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3-Day Gonder City Tour and Trekking to Simien Mountains is a 3 Days tour in Ethiopia via the Gonder City Tour and Trekking to Simien Mountains route, starting from USD 605. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
3 Days

Route
Gonder City Tour and Trekking to Simien Mountains

From
USD 605

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 3-Day Gonder City Tour and Trekking to Simien Mountains

Gonder is one of Ethiopia's most interesting historical towns. Your day's journey will lead you to the royal campus known as Fasil Ghebi, revealing the ruins of an ancient city-state from the 17th century. Simien Mountains National Park is one of the major national parks in Ethiopia with several endemic Animals, birds, and spectacular landscapes.

Duration: 3 Days
Route: Gonder City Tour and Trekking to Simien Mountains
Starts at: USD 605

Overview

Itinerary

include & exclude

Highlights for 3-Day Gonder City Tour and Trekking to Simien Mountains

Day 1: Visit Gonder, Fasil Castel and Debrebirhan Selasea
Day 2: Drive to Simien Mountain, Visit the National Park
Day 3: Drive back to Gonder - Fly to Addis Ababa

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Visit Gonder, Fasil Castel and Debrebirhan Selasea
Day 02	Drive to Simien Mountain, Visit the National Park
Day 03	Drive back to Gonder - Fly to Addis Ababa

Day 01: Visit Gonder, Fasil Castel and Debrebirhan Selasea

>> We will meet you at Gondar Airport then drive to your hotel. Your day's journey will lead you to the royal campus known as Fasil Ghebi, revealing the ruins of an ancient city-state from the 17th century.
Looking out from the royal campus, you'll enjoy a view of the basalt stone palace of Emperor Fasilidas, the oldest structure within this complex. The ruins also encompass other notable structures like the Library of Emperor Yohannes I, the majestic Emperor Bakaffa Salon, and the King's Wife's Palace. It's sure to be a day full of archeological education, but the fun doesn't stop there! You'll also see the elaborate Debre Birhan Selassie Church murals, considered some of the most important in Ethiopia. You'll understand why as we listen to the legends tied to the sacred castle. From here, it's off to the hotel for a good rest for the evening. See you in the morning. Overnight stay in Gondar.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation: Gondar Hills Resort Mid-range resort located in Gondar (City)

Day 02: Drive to Simien Mountain, Visit the National Park

>> With renewed energy after a strong breakfast, you'll leave Gondar behind as you head to the highlands of northern Ethiopia. You'll arrive at Debark, a small city on the border of Simien National Park.
Following a short pitstop, you'll go south within the park to Sankaber, located 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) above sea level. Here, you'll take on a 2-3 hour hiking route in search of the perfect view of the nearby mountain range. You'll keep our eyes peeled for local flora, like heather, St. John's wort, or wild rose of Abyssinia. Additionally, you will see the largest population of baboons in Ethiopia.
Finally, you will drive back to Gondar. Your overnight stay will be in Gondar.