9-Days Ethiopian History and Cultural Tour Latest itinerary

>> Come to Abyssinia, the land of origins! You will be taken off in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your 3 or 4-star accommodation in the heart of Addis Ababa.
You'll visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to visit the long age history of Ethiopia and the oldest human ancestor, Lucy. Set within Haile Selassie's former palace, Addis Ababa University's main campus is the Enthralling Ethnological Museum. It's easily one of the finest museums in Africa. Before lunch, you'll drive to Holy Trinity Cathedral Church which has a unique architectural style. Immediately after a relaxed lunch, you'll drive up to the Entoto Mountains, the best location to observe the panoramic view of the capital. It is also a historical place where Menelik II resided and built his palace.

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

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

>> You will fly by Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, meet the driver and the guide at the airport, and drive to the hotel. After check-in, you will have your breakfast drive to Blue Nile Falls {Tis Issat}, the power station, and an easy hike to the Portuguese bridge and the Area. You will return to Bahir Dar for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will explore Lake Tana and its monasteries hidden on the shores and islands of Lake Tana. This is a boat trip. You will see different birds, hippos, and also the source of the Blue Nile.

• 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)

>> After breakfast, you'll drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar which is 110km. This road trip will blow your mind with stunning landscapes. You'll have lunch at the hotel. After lunch, you will visit Gondar, the first capital city with the reign of Fasilides. In Gonder, there are a dozen castles built by various emperors over 236 years. The city seems more of European than African origin. You'll visit Fasiladas' Palace, probably the most impressive of all the castles found in the area and the oldest one. You will continue going to the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie (Light of the Trinity). The interior is decorated with beautiful frescos, cherubs, and paintings. Debre Berhan Selassie is rumored to once have been the proposed final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant of the Ethiopian Empire, which began in 1632 continue visiting the bathing pool of Fassiledes.

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

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

>> After breakfast, you will drive 3 hours one way to see the only natural world heritage site in Ethiopia, SMNP. This national park is located in the north Ethiopia round debark area, and it is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country. You will see also wild endemic animals like Gelada Baboons and birds. You'll have lunch at Siemen Lodge. You will return for dinner and an overnight stay in Gondar.

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

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

>> You'll fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines from Gondar to Lalibela and have lunch at the hotel. You'll tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in the afternoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of ten monolithic and semi-monolithic structures was carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 900 years ago. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings. On this day, you will see the first group of churches called Bete Medehanialem, Bete Maryam, Bete Meskel, Bete Denagil, and Debre Sina we Golegot and the third group which is only St' George.
Ethiopian Coffee ceremony
You'll have dinner at Kana restaurant.

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

•  Accommodation: Sora Lodge Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

>> After breakfast, you will see the second group of churches which includes, Bete Emanual, Bete Gabriel, Bete Merkorious, and Aba Libanos. After finishing the second group churches, you will return to the hotel for check out and drive to the airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.

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

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

>> You will fly from Addis to Jinka by Ethiopian Airlines, after checking in to the hotel, visit Jinka's museum or Ari Village in the afternoon and be ready for the next day.
Jinka is a market town in southern Ethiopia. Located in the hills north of the Tama Plains, this town is the capital of the Ari Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State. Currently, Jinka is the center of Jinka town administration. Jinka has a latitude and longitude of 5°47′N 36°34′E and an elevation of 1490 meters above sea level. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country. It is also an important center for at least sixteen indigenous ethnic groups as well as others from the rest of the country.

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

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

>> After breakfast, you will drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village, who are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. Afterward, you will continue driving to Tumi, home of the Hamer people. On the way, you'll stop in Dimeka for the local market, which is on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This is one of the most colorful markets in the South Omo and is visited by neighborhood Hammer, Benna, Karo, Tsemai, and Ari tribes.

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

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

>> You'll wake up early morning and will drive from Turmi to Jinka. You will have breakfast at Jinka. After breakfast, you'll drive to Jinka Airport, then fly from Jinka to Addis Ababa.
In the evening, you will enjoy a farewell dinner with a cultural dinner and traditional special buffet and local drinks to experience Ethiopia's cultural meals and drinks. After the farewell party, you will transfer to Bole International Airport for international departure.

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

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)