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5-Day Tour Bahir Dar, Gondar Castel and Lalibela Church

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  • Instant Booking
  • Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 7 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
  • Duration:5 Day(s)
  • Activities
    • Monasteries
    • Sightseeing
    • Spiritual
    • Historical
    • Heritage
    • Bird Watching
    • Jeep & 4WD
    • UNESCO
  • Travel StylePremium
  • Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
  • Guide Language
    • English
    • German
    • French
  • Tour Vibe Active
  • Recommended For
    • Couple
    • Family/Kids
  • Destination Country: Africa, Ethiopia,
    • Amhara
    • Ethiopia
  • Pickup

    Addis Ababa Bole International airport or at your hotel

    From: To:
    7:30 AM 11:59 PM
  • Drop-off

    Addis Ababa Bole International airport or at your hotel

    From: To:
    7:30 AM 11:55 PM
  • Age Range 5 - 95 (Years Old)
Tour Highlights
  • Boat trip on Lake Tana to visit ancient island monasteries
  • Scenic excursion to the Blue Nile Falls
  • Explore the royal castles of Fasil Ghebbi in Gondar
  • Discover the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Experience Ethiopia’s rich history, culture, and spiritual heritage in just 5 days
Tour Introduction

Explore Ethiopia’s historic north on a 5-day journey. Begin in Bahir Dar with a visit to Lake Tana and its island monasteries, then witness the Blue Nile Falls. Continue to Gondar to discover the medieval castles and royal enclosure. Fly to Lalibela to marvel at the world-famous rock-hewn churches, carved from solid stone. This compact itinerary blends nature, history, and spirituality, offering a rich glimpse into Ethiopia’s cultural and architectural heritage.  

ITINERARY

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A city tour of Addis Ababa offers a vibrant glimpse into Ethiopia's rich history and culture. You can explore key attractions such as the National Museum, home to the famous fossil "Lucy," and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, an architectural marvel. The bustling Merkato, one of Africa's largest open-air markets, provides a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and flavors. The Ethnological Museum, located in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, showcases Ethiopia's diverse cultures. Overnight stay capital hotel and spa

A short drive takes you to Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, where life revolves around the lake, and you will find the local fishermen at work in traditional papyrus reed boats. An afternoon hike takes you to the beautiful Tis Isat Falls, also known as the Blue Nile Falls. Your overnight stay Jacaranda hotel.

You'll drive through wheat fields to the old mountain capital of Gondar. Gondar has a rich history. With its beautiful and strategic mountain setting, the 17th-century capital was once the crossroads of several major caravan routes, and was also occupied by the Italians during World War II. The Art Deco buildings surrounding the Royal Enclosure, with its medieval castles and churches, are a reminder of this heritage. This afternoon, you'll explore Gondar’s castles and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its iconic ceiling of painted angels. Your overnight stay will be at the Haile resort.

UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lalibela —the Jerusalem of Ethiopia, and Africa’s own ‘Petra’. In a fitting finale to your Ethiopian adventure, explore the monolithic red-hued churches, incredibly carved into the rock. Your guide will lead you through the network of crevices and tunnels linking each of the churches. The churches are still in use today: step inside and you will see a robed priest going about his timeless business. Overnight stay Mountain view hotel

You'll have breakfast, and your guide takes you to the eastern group of rock-hewn churches: smaller in size, these are no less impressive, with intricate carvings and many dark tunnels to explore. You'll be back at your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll go back to Addis Ababa

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Location Nights Type Property Name Rating Occupancy
Addis Ababa 1 Hotel Capital hotel and Spa Select One Private
Bahir Dar 1 Hotel Jacaranda Hotel Select One Private
Gondar 1 Hotel Haile resort Select One Private
Lalibela 1 Hotel Mountain view Hotel Select One Private
Pickup & Drop-Off
  • Airport Transfer
  • Other
Guide

Professional tour guide 

Transport
  • Jeep & 4WD

Ground transportation like Jeep car 

Extra Services
Other Included

Photo and video fees

Coffee

Bottle of water 

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Meals
  • Insurance

Other Excluded:

Domestics flight 

Alcohol

Tips

Covid Safety

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