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North Historic tour 13 days/12N

North Historic tour 13 days/12N

Tour Name: North Historic tour 13 days / 12 nights
Tour Code: AD 008
Transport: Surface
Accommodation: Standard Hotels and Lodges
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport usually in the morning, visa service and custom
clearance may take some time. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your central hotel.
After a rest and refresh at the hotel, your guide will take you around the highlights of Addis.
Depending on time and how you feel after your flight, you can choose to sample some of the best
coffee in the world in the Piazza (old town), explore the National Museum (home to the 3.5 million
year old remains of Lucy) and Archaeological Museum or explore the largest open air market in Africa.
This morning will drive to Bahir Dar en route; you will visit the Blue Nile Gorge comparable in size
to the Grand Canyon in the USA and supposedly the largest canyon of Africa.In addition, a short
walk leads to the so-called Portuguese Bridge, which was built around the turn of the 20th century across the Blue Nile Gorge.
 
This morning you will go for an early morning boat excursion on Lake Tana, the highest and largest
lake in Ethiopia and also the source of the Blue Nile. Take a boat ride where you will visit two
examples of the medieval period island monasteries (beautiful mural paintings, religious books &
sacred) on Lake Tana. You will have the afternoon to visit the Blue Nile Falls (40 minutes from
Bahir Dar). Although the power of the falls has been subdued by the hydroelectric plant, they are
still an incredible sight. After visit you will be heading to Gondar. You will have dinner and stay the night at the hotel.
 
After breakfast you will visit to the Royal Castles & the Bath of Emperor Fasilides (the bath is filled
with water for the important Timket (Epiphany) ceremony once a year. You will continue your visit
to Debre Birhan Selassie Church (Trinity at the Mount of Light), the Castle of Empress Mintewab,
and Kuskuam Complex which is a royal compound built by the Empress Mentewab.
Overnight stay in Semien lodge, inside Semien Park or camping
Today will spend the day visiting the Semien Mountains National Park (registered by UNESCO as a
world heritage site, with endemic mammals, birds, natural vegetation, & wonderful landscape). Late
in the afternoon drive back to the lodge then check-in and take a break. Dinner will be at the lodge.
Overnight stay in Semien lodge, inside Semien Park or camping
 
Right after breakfast, an early morning drive will take you to Axum (270 Km from Debark) through
the Semien Mountains magnificent topography & scenery, the Limalimo Gorge, and Tekeze Valley.
You will arrive in Axum late in the afternoon. You will check into a hotel and take a break. Dinner
will beat the hotel.
Overnight Axum Yared Zema Hotel or Similar Standard
Today is an opportunity to explore ancient archaeological sites of Axum; your local guide will show
you around the historic and archaeological sites of Axum including the ancient stelae and tombs,
some dating to before the birth of Christ, Zion Maryam Church, the Queen of Sheba’s bath and palace and the
museum.
Overnight at AxumYared Zema hotel or similar standard
After breakfast, drive to Mekelle on the way visit Ethiopia’s earliest known capital city of Yeha which
is considered as the birthplace of the country’s earliest civilization. Its single most remarkable
antiquity is the well-preserved walls of the 12m-high stone temple of the moon that is thought to be
over 2500 years old. Another possible excursion is to Debre Damo monastery (only accessible for
men). The Debre Damo Monastery is built on the flat- topped mountain of Debre Damo. The
monastery is only accessible by climbing a rope which hangs down from a perpendicular rock, an adventure in
it.
Overnight Mekelle Planet Hotel or Similar Standard
After breakfast, you will visit some of the most beautiful medieval churches on impressive
viewpoints such as: Abuna Yemata Guh, Debre Maryam Korkor or Abreha We Atsbeha church, all
situated near to the road between Mekelle and Hawzien. It requires climbing a steep mountain to
reach these churches so good walking/mountain shoes are recommendable.
Overnight Mekelle Planet Hotel or Similar Standard
After breakfast, we will drive to Lalibela through the Ambalage Chain of Mountains. Upon arrival in
Lalibela will be late in the afternoon. You will check into a hotel, have dinner and spend the night
there.
Overnight Lalibela Maribela or Similar Standard
Early in the morning, after breakfast, your visit will be to the eleven rock-hewn monolithic(carved
from a single rock) churches of Lalibela(UNESCO World heritage site, with magnificent architecture
& paintings inside the churches). In the evening you will get back to the hotel, rest, have dinner and
relax.
Overnight LalibelaMaribela or Similar Standard
An early morning drive after breakfast will take you to Kombolcha. En route visit Hayk Estifanos
Monastery (45 Km before Kombolcha, famous for its variety of bird life near the town of Hayk).
Later, you will drive to Kombolcha & upon arrival; you will check into a hotel & stay the night there.
Overnight Kombolcha
After breakfast, will drive back to Addis Ababa (375 Km). You will arrive in Addis Ababa late
afternoon where you will do some shopping for souvenirs. Finally, you will be taken to a farewell
dinner to Ethiopian traditional restaurant (Habesha 2000 or YOD Abyssinia) where you will taste
Ethiopian food & drinks and a live music & dance. Then depending on your scheduled flight; you
will be transferred out to Bole International Airport for return flight back home.
Cost Inclusions:
 
Well-maintained & insured Vehicle for the whole tour with driver & driver’s allowance
Fuel
All transfer in & out
Hotel Room on Double Occupancy basis (i.e. sharing a Double room) including Breakfast
All entrance fees, local guide fee, scout, and boat fees
Bottled natural water every day
Service tax
Boat Transport
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