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8-Day Classic Northern Historical Route
Addis Ababa · Bahir Dar & Lake Tana · Gondar · Simien Mountains · Lalibela8 Days / 7 Nights2–12 travelers peopleModerate5 (0 reviews)9 Photos
Tour Overview
Ethiopia's quintessential historical journey connecting Bahir Dar's island monasteries, Gondar's medieval castles, Simien Mountains Gelada baboons, and Lalibela's rock-hewn monolithic churches.
Tour Highlights
Lake Tana private boat cruise to 14th-century Ura Kidane Mehret monastery
Tis Isat (Blue Nile Falls) walk and Portuguese stone footbridge
Fasil Ghebbi 17th-century UNESCO royal stone castles and Fasilides' Bath in Gondar
Debre Berhan Selassie's world-famous ceiling of 80 painted angel faces
Simien Mountains escarpment day trek with peaceful wild troops of Gelada baboons
Complete guided exploration of all 11 Lalibela monolithic churches and Bet Giyorgis
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Bole International Airport (2,355m). Meet your Find Ethiopia Tours tour director and transfer to your hotel. Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to view the 3.2-million-year-old fossil 'Lucy' (Dinknesh). Tour Holy Trinity Cathedral and ascend Mount Entoto (3,200m) for panoramic views over the capital. Evening welcome dinner with traditional music and coffee ceremony.
Airport transferNational Museum (Lucy)Holy Trinity CathedralMount Entoto viewpointWelcome dinner
Stay: Hyatt Regency or Capital Hotel, Addis AbabaMeals: Dinner
Tour Photo Gallery
Captured moments & landscape highlights from this expedition (9 photos)
What's Included
Included
- All 3 scheduled domestic flights: Addis–Bahir Dar, Gondar–Lalibela, Lalibela–Addis
- 7 nights hotel and lodge accommodation plus day room on Day 8
- Private transportation throughout (comfortable coaster bus/minibus and 4WD for Simien/Yemrehanna)
- Professional licensed English-speaking national tour guide throughout
- Specialized local guides, boat captains, and Simien park scout
- All national park, church, museum, and boat fees
- Daily breakfast and dinner (half board) plus picnic lunch in Simien
- Daily mineral drinking water
Not Included
- International flights
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Starting from
$1,890
per person based on 2 travelers (all internal flights included)
Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size2–12 travelers people
DifficultyModerate
RegionNorthern Ethiopia
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Operated by Find Ethiopia Tours
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