11-Days Historical Tour and South Om...

>> Arrival at Bole International Airport. Warm reception by LET guide and driver, you will be transferred to your hotel.
City tour of Addis Ababa including the panoramic view point Entoto Mountain, and Red Terror Martyr’s Museum, Merkato, said to be Africa’s largest market of its kind, and the National Museum (home of Lucy, a partial hominid skeleton dating back 3.2 million years) and the Ethnographic museums.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Cassiopeia Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

>> In the morning, transfer to Bole Airport and fly to Bahir Dar. On arrival, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to explore the monasteries hidden on its shores and islands. In the afternoon, depart out of town for the Blue Nile Falls for an easy hike in the area. Finish the day with a lovely sunset over the lake.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

>> After breakfast, drive Bahir Dar north to Gondar. Explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure, with six castles and several other buildings. Additionally, visit Fasilidas’s Pool, still used for Timket celebrations today, Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia and Kuskuam, a former palace in a partial state of ruin overlooking the ancient city of Gondar.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Goha Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

>> In the morning you will drive from Gonder to Siemen Mountain. The Semen national park is register as UNESCO world heritage site. The highest mountain in Ethiopia Ras Dashen is also found in the semen national park. The park is home of mountainous and wild animal species like the Walya Ibex and Chelada baboon which are endemic in Ethiopia. This is an ideal place to do some trekking to the most beautiful place with panoramic views.

Up on arrival you will hike up to Senkaber and will gain your first impression of the scale and beauty of this highland region, the extraordinary scenery, enjoying the endemic Gelada Baboons and the bone breaker giant bird Lammergeyer roaring around.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Goha Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

>> In the morning, take the flight to Lalibela, the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites. Begin to explore the 11 rock-hewn churches of the remarkable king Lalibela, visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches - Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Panoramic View Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

>> In the morning, visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolith in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.
After visit take a flight to Addis Ababa up on arrival depart south from Addis via the Great Rift Valley, stopping on the way at Lake Ziway to visit the bountiful birdlife at the shores of the lake including one of the biggest birds: The marabou Stork. After visit you will drive to Langano lake for overnight stay.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Sabana Beach Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Langano

>> In the morning Continue driving to Arba Minch. On the way, ascend into the Gughe Mountains to visit the Dorze people, who are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. Market days in Dorze village are Mondays and Thursdays while in Chencha Markets gather on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Dorze village is located in Ethiopia and famous for its unique architecture, including iconic elephant-shaped thatched huts. The villagers are known for their skill in weaving and creating intricate textiles, as well as their sustainable agricultural practices. Dorze village offers visitors a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Ethiopian people.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Paradise Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City)

>> In the morning you will take a boat cruise over Lake Chamo to visit the crocodile market and hippo pods. Afterwards drive to Turmi on the way you will stop Konso
Konso village is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Ethiopia known for its unique terraced farmland, traditional walled compounds, and rich cultural heritage of the Konso people. The village is a popular tourist destination for its well-preserved architecture, intricate stone carvings, and community-based social system that has been passed down through generations. It offers visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life of the Konso people and a chance to learn about their history and customs.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

>> Morning, drive to Omorate and cross the Omo River by local boat to visit the Dasennech community (also known as Galeb community ). Afterwards, return to Turmi and, if there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer wedding ceremony, it will be visited. Monday is market day in Turmi.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

>> In the morning you will have trip to kara village -The Kara tribe is an indigenous group living in the Omo Valley region of Ethiopia, known for their unique body painting traditions, intricate scarification practices, and craftsmanship of ceramic pottery. The community relies on agriculture and fishing for their livelihood and has preserved their cultural heritage through their traditional way of life. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich cultural experiences of the Kara community, witnessing their rituals, ceremonies, and vibrant artistic expressions.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Nasa Hotel Budget hotel located in Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

>> You will go to Mago National Park in the morning to see Mursi Village. Ethiopian natives who are mostly found in the Omo Valley make up the Mursi community. The Mursi, who are distinguished by the characteristic lip plates that their women wear, have a rich cultural history that includes customs like herding cattle and body alteration. Despite obstacles like land encroachment and the effects of tourism on their way of life, they are working to maintain their own traditions and customs.
You will make your way to Jinka Airport and return to Addis Ababa after your visit. There will be a goodbye dinner in the evening with traditional unique buffet cuisine, local beverages, and cultural fare to enjoy Ethiopian food and drink customs. You will be taken to the airport after the goodbye meal, capping off an amazing time spent in Ethiopia.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)