• Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours
  • Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours

Addis Ababa: 14-Day Northern Ethiopia Tours

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ID: GYG1173836-1799617
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Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Explore the highlights of Northern Ethiopia on a 14-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit Lalibela, Gondar, Axum, and the Simien Mountains. Enjoy flights, hotels, and a local guide.
14-Day Northern Ethiopia Historical Tour
Day 1 – Addis Ababa
Arrival, meet guide, hotel transfer. Short city tour: Meskel Square, Addis Ababa Museum, St. George Cathedral. Overnight Addis Ababa.
Day 2 – Fly to Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela. Visit Northern rock-hewn churches: Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Golgotha, Bete Meskel. Sunset viewpoint. Overnight Lalibela.
Day 3 – Lalibela
Visit Southern churches: Bete Gebriel-Rufael, Bete Emmanuel, Bete Abba Libanos. Optional evening church ceremony. Overnight Lalibela.
Day 4 – Fly to Gondar
Fly to Gondar. City tour: Fasil Ghebbi, Fasilidas’ Bath, Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Overnight Gondar.
Day 5 – Drive to Axum
Scenic drive via Tekeze Valley. Overnight Axum.
Day 6 – Axum
Full-day Axum tour: Stelae Field, Archaeological Museum, Queen of Sheba Palace, King Ezana inscription, St. Mary of Zion Church. Overnight Axum.
Day 7 – Adwa & Yeha
Visit Aba Gerima Monastery and Yeha Temple. Return to Axum. Overnight Axum.
Day 8 – Drive to Gheralta
Drive to Gheralta. Visit Abreha We Atsbeha or Wukro Cherkos Church. Overnight Gheralta.
Day 9 – Gheralta
Visit mountain-top churches: Abuna Yemata Guh or Maryam Korkor & Daniel Korkor. Overnight Gheralta.
Day 10 – Mekele
Drive to Mekele. Overnight Mekele.
Day 11 – Fly to Addis Ababa
Fly to Addis. Visit National Museum, Ethnological Museum, Entoto Hills. Overnight Addis Ababa.
Day 12 – Fly to Bahirdar
Fly to Bahirdar. Visit Lake Tana monasteries. Overnight Bahirdar.
Day 13 – Fly to Addis Ababa
Return flight. Free afternoon. Overnight Addis Ababa.
Day 14 – Departure
Visit Merkato. Transfer to airport.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the ancient city of Axum and see the famous Stelae Field
  • Visit the Royal Enclosure in Gondar and see the famous angel ceiling
  • Discover the rock churches of Gheralta and climb to Abuna Yemata Guh
  • Explore the National Museum of Ethiopia and see the famous Lucy fossil

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking and climbing, suitable for those with a good fitness level.
Weather can vary, so pack accordingly.
Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious sites.
INCLUDED
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Guided tours
  • Entrance fees
  • Domestic flights
  • Transfers
  • Transportation
  • meals
NOT INCLUDED
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic drinks

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.