Bahir Dar: Located near Lake Tana in northern Ethiopia, Bahir Dar is famous for its stunning natural beauty. Gondar: Known as the "Camelot of Africa," Gondar is home to the remarkable Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure), a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring medieval castles and palaces and Lalibela: Famous for its extraordinary rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is a pilgrimage site and one of Ethiopia’s most iconic destinations.
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At your hotel in Addis Ababa
- DAY - 1 07:00 - 07 :30 drive from hotel in Addis Ababa to airport. 08:00 -09:05 - Fly from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar. 10:00 - 12:30 - visit a selection of the monasteries hidden on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. Visit the Zege Penninsula and the monasteries of Azuwa Maryam and Ura Kidane Mehret and the island monastery of Debre Maryam near the outlet of the Blue Nile River. 13:00 - 14:30 - Lunch at a local restaurant with traditionally coffee ceremony. 14:30 - 17:00 - drive out to the Blue Nile Falls for a short hike in the area. 17:00 - 18:00 - Finish the day with the sunset over the lake. 19:-00 - 20:00 - Dinner.
DAY - 2
07:00 - 07 :30 drive from hotel in Addis Ababa to airport.
08:30 -12:30 - Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar through rural villages, offering wonderful insight into the Amhara culture
12:30 - 14:00 -explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure, with six castles and several other buildings
14:30 - 15:30 Lunch
15:30 - 16:00 - visit Fasilidas’s Pool, still used for Timket celebrations today, Ras Gimb Palace Museum
16:00 - 17:00 - Visit the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia
18:-00 - 19:00 - Dinner.
DAY -3
08:00 - 08:55 -Fly to Lalibela
09:30 - 11:30 - start your tour of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel,
12:00 - 13:30 - Lunch
14:00 - 16:30 - Visit Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women).
18:00 - 19:00 -Dinner
DAY - 4
09:00 - 12:00 - take a trip to visit the church of Yimrehanne Kristos. The most popular of the churches outside of Lalibela, this church is built with layers of wood and granite, set in the entrance to a large cavern.
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 - visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos
16:00 - 17:30 - visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honor of the patron saint of Ethiopia – Saint George.
18:00 - 19:00 - Dinner
DAY -5
09:00 - 10:30 - visit the nearby monastery of Na’akuto La’ab, set on the side of a cliff.
12:00 - 13:00 - fly back to Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
- Domestic airfare.
- Private ground transportation (including all airport transfers), inclusive of fuel and insurance
- Hotel accommodation as listed above (or similar quality, based on availability), double or twin share including breakfast
- Entrance fees to all locations including local guide service and boat trip on Lake Tana
- All applicable taxes
- Lunch, dinner and beverages, including all alcoholic beverages
- Camera and/or photo fees
- Tips for driver, guides, etc (at your discretion)
- Items of a personal nature
-Please wear comfortable shoes & outfits.
Hello!
My name is Demeke, a professional tour guide born and raised in Addis Ababa. My background is history and heritage management. I will manage private and group tours, which include city tours, day trips, historical and cultural attractions, nature, and shopping as well.
Feel free to contact me for memorable and enjoyable experiences in Ethiopia.
Diana R.
Half day city tour and Blue Nile Gorge, Jemma valley Tour
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“Beautiful walk through impressive landscapes ”
Blue Nile gorge, Jemma valley and Portuguese bridge are absolutely amazing places of fantastic beauty. If you are in Ethiopia for only one day it is for sure the must-visit place. It would give a lot of unforgettable memories (and photos) to those who prefer walking in nature over city sightseeing. Our guide Demeke was very friendly, punctual, respectable guy with perfect English and a huge amount of knowledge regarding the tour. Highly recommended, 10/10
Demeke G.
(1 reviews)Dear Diana and your families, I would like to saythank you for choosing me to be your guide and happy with the services I am providing for your families. I am so grateful for the time we spent together.
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