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4-Day Northern Historic Route of Ethiopia is a 4 Days tour in Ethiopia , starting from USD 1335. See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.

Duration
4 Days

Route
N/A

From
USD 1335

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

About 4-Day Northern Historic Route of Ethiopia

It is easy to get lost in contemplation as you envision what life would have been like for individuals who lived in Gonder many years ago. Here, kings, queens, princesses, and warlords took residence in the very same structures you now visit. During this tour, you will see Gonder's vast history and former political importance as you walk through its many side streets. Despite its modest skyline of shanty-style shacks, this city is home to some of Ethiopia's most intriguing historical landmarks.

Duration: 4 Days
Route: N/A
From: USD 1335

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Highlights for 4-Day Northern Historic Route of Ethiopia

Day 1:Flight to Gonder and City Tour
Day 2:Trip to Simien Mountains National Park
Day 3:Drive to Bahir Dar and Excursion to the Blue Nile Falls
Day 4:Boat Trip on Lake Tana and Flight to Addis Ababa

Itinerary

Itinerary overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Flight to Gonder and City Tour
Day 02	Trip to Simien Mountains National Park
Day 03	Drive to Bahir Dar and Excursion to the Blue Nile Falls
Day 04	Boat Trip on Lake Tana and Flight to Addis Ababa

Day 01 Flight to Gonder and City Tour

You will meet our Yama Ethiopia Tours representatives at Bole International Airport for your connecting flight to the legendary city and world heritage site of Gondar. Gondar is known as the Camelot of Africa and was the capital city of the Ethiopian Empire in the 17th and 18th-century. The city was home to several Emperors, warlords, and kings who built multiple castles in one compound. You will visit this royal enclosure, surrounded by high stone walls and today, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will also visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church, the Trinity at the Mount of Light. Its rectangular structure and ceilings are decorated with beautiful winged angels, and its walls with impressive scenes depicting biblical events. You will see the bathing pool of King Fasiledes - still in use today as an important cultural and historical monument that plays an essential role during the Ethiopian festival of Timket. Finally, you will visit the Qusequam Church.

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

Accommodation: Haile Resort Gondar Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Day 02 Trip to Simien Mountains National Park

Depart on a trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the jagged panorama of the Simien Mountains National Park, famed for its exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation, and unique wildlife and birds. Lunch will be served in lunch boxes in the park at a place with a spectacular view of the surrounding area. After that, you will spend the day doing short hikes and drives. In the park, you will see the endemic troops of gelada baboons. Then, in the late afternoon, drive back to Gonder for your overnight stay.

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

Accommodation: Haile Resort Gondar Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)

Day 03 Drive to Bahir Dar and Excursion to the Blue Nile Falls

In the morning, drive to Bahir Dar and transfer to your hotel. Then, after some rest, we depart for Tis Isat Waterfall (Blue Nile Falls), locally known as the Smoke Abay. Previously, the Tis Isat Waterfall was one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Africa, 400m wide when in flood and dropping over a sheer chasm more than 45m deep. You could hear the thunderous noise long before arrival and feel the water spray from kilometers away! But ever since a dam was built upstream, the waterfall has been reduced and has lost some of its former splendor but in the rainy season, it is still impressive. Enjoy a beautiful walk to the waterfall as you experience nature and see various birds. Keep an eye out for parrots, bee-eaters, lovebirds, and turacos.

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

Accommodation: Blue Nile Resort Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)

Day 04 Boat Trip on Lake Tana and Flight to Addis Ababa

Boat Trip on Lake Tana and Flight to Addis Ababa
In the morning, you will depart for Lake Tana to go on a boat cruise. Here you will see the beautiful highlands and visit a charmingly decorated thatched-roof monastery with unique colorful frescoes of religious scenes and a collection of old manuscripts. In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival at Addis Ababa, we will transfer you to your hotel or alternative location.