Quick Summary

7-Day Classic Historic Route of Ethiopia is a 7 days tour in Ethiopia via the Historic Route of Ethiopia route, starting from USD 2400. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
7 days

Route
Historic Route of Ethiopia

From
USD 2400

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 7-Day Classic Historic Route of Ethiopia

This journey visits Bahir Dar, Gonder, Lalibela, the Simien Mountains, and Addis Abeba. Bahir Dar boasts the stunning Blue Nile Falls; Gonder has old castles and cathedrals; Lalibela is well-known for its rock-hewn churches; the Simien Mountains provide gorgeous scenery; and Addis Abeba is the busy city with various museums and cultural attractions. This itinerary will offer you a comprehensive understanding of Ethiopia's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

Duration: 7 days
Route: Historic Route of Ethiopia
Starts at: USD 2400

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 7-Day Classic Historic Route of Ethiopia

Day 1: Addis ababa and sightseeing
Day 2: Fly to Bahir Dar
Day 3: Drive to Gonder
Day 4: Excursion to Siemen Mountain National Park
Day 5: Fly to Lalibela
Day 6: Lalibela
Day 7: Lalibela to Addis Ababa and International Departure

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Addis ababa and sightseeing
Day 02	Fly to Bahir Dar
Day 03	Drive to Gonder
Day 04	Excursion to Siemen Mountain National Park
Day 05	Fly to Lalibela
Day 06	Lalibela
Day 07	Lalibela to Addis Ababa and International Departure

Day 01: Addis ababa and sightseeing

>> 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: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

Day 02: Fly to Bahir Dar

>> 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: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

Day 03: Drive to Gonder

>> 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: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

Day 04: Excursion to Siemen Mountain National Park

>> 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: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

Day 05: Fly to Lalibela

>> In the morning, you will fly 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: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Maribela Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Day 06: Lalibela

>> After lunch, continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela 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 monolithic in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Maribela Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Day 07: Lalibela to Addis Ababa and International Departure

>> In the morning, you will attend an orthodox church service at one of the churches, wander around the church, take one more photo, and then go to Lalibela Airport for your journey back to Addis Abeba.
afternoon, more sightseeing in Addis Abeba, and shopping. In the evening, there will be a goodbye dinner with cultural food, a traditional special buffet, and local drinks to allow guests to enjoy Ethiopian cuisine and beverages. Following the goodbye meal, we will transfer you to the airport to conclude your fantastic vacation across Ethiopia.