Gondar: 3-Day Simien Mountains and Gondar Tour with Flights
ID: GYG883627-1389000
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
5 days
Description
Explore the ancient city-state of Fasil Ghebi on a 3-day tour from Gondar. Visit the Simien Mountains National Park and see the largest population of baboons in Ethiopia.
Explore the historic city of Gondar and the Simien Mountains National Park on a 3-day tour. Discover the royal campus of Fasil Ghebi, see the Debre Birhan Selassie Church, and hike in the Simien Mountains.
Day 1: Gondar
Meet at Gondar Airport and drive to your hotel. Begin your journey to the royal campus known as Fasil Ghebi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the ruins of an ancient city-state from the 17th century.
See the 6 castles and the renowned basin where the annual bathing blessing ceremony is held. Enjoy a view of the basalt stone palace of Emperor Fasilidas, the oldest structure within this complex.
See the Library of Emperor Yohannes I, the Emperor Bakaffa Salon, and the King's Wife's Palace. See the Kuskuam Palace, Empress Mentewab's Palace, and Quskuam Mariam Church, built in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Continue to the Debre Birhan Selassie Church to see its elaborate murals. Learn about the legends of the sacred castle. Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 2: Simien Mountains National Park
Leave Gondar and head to the highlands of northern Ethiopia. Arrive at Debark, a small city on the border of Simien National Park. Following a short pitstop, go south within the park to Sankaber, located 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) above sea level.
Embark on a 2-3 hour hiking route in search of the perfect view of the nearby mountain range. Keep your eyes peeled for local flora, like heather, St. John's wort, or wild rose of Abyssinia.
See the largest population of baboons in Ethiopia and finally drive back to Gondar. Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 3: Gondar
After breakfast, drive back to Gondar Airport for your flight.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient ruins of the 17th-century city-state of Fasil Ghebi
- Explore the royal campus of Fasil Ghebi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Simien Mountains National Park and see the largest baboon population
- See the largest population of baboons in Ethiopia in the Simien Mountains
- Admire the murals of the Debre Birhan Selassie Church in Gondar
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Meals full-board
- All churches and attraction fees
- A private english-speaking guide to all sites
- Scouts fees
- All road transport by a private air conditioned car, including fuel and driver allowance
- Airport transfer and city transfer
- Accommodation
- Domestic flight tickets
- Packed water throughout your journey
- All government taxes and fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcohol drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Camera and Video fees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
