This journey explores Ethiopia’s most celebrated historical treasures — ancient castles, island monasteries, dramatic waterfalls, and world-famous rock-hewn churches. From the capital city of Addis Ababa to the island monasteries of Lake Tana, the royal castles of Gondar and the sacred churches of Lalibela, this route offers deep cultural immersion and architectural wonders. Designed for travelers who appreciate heritage, storytelling, and meaningful guided experiences.
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7-Day Ethiopia historic Northern Circuit
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Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
- • Meet and greet at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- • Transfer to hotel
- • Visit National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral
- • Welcome dinner
Day 2: Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar
- • Morning domestic flight to Bahir Dar
- • Boat excursion on Lake Tana
- • Visit ancient island monasteries
- • Sunset by the lakeshore
Day 3: Blue Nile Falls And Transfer to Gondar
- • Visit the famous Blue Nile Falls
- • Scenic drive to Gondar
- • Evening at leisure
Day 4: Gondar Exploration
- • Visit the royal enclosure Fasil Ghebbi
- • Explore Debre Berhan Selassie Church
- • Learn about Ethiopia’s imperial history
Day 5: Gondar - Lalibela
- • Morning domestic flight to Lalibela
- • Begin exploration of the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
- • Sunset views over the highlands
Day 6: Full Day in Lalibela
- • Visit southern cluster including Bete Giyorgis
- • Optional monastery hike
- • Cultural interactions with local clergy
Day 7: Lalibela - Addis Ababa - Departure
- • Morning at leisure
- • Flight back to Addis Ababa
- • Transfer to airport for departure
- Todos los vuelos nacionales (Addis Abeba – Bahir Dar – Gondar – Lalibela – Addis Abeba)
- Traslados privados desde el aeropuerto
- Guía profesional de habla inglesa
- Tarifas de entrada a todos los sitios mencionados.
- Alojamiento en régimen de media pensión.
- Transporte terrestre privado
- Agua embotellada durante las excursiones
- Vuelos internacionales
- visa etíope
- seguro de viaje
- Actividades opcionales
- gastos personales
- Propinas y gratificaciones
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