Overview
This Four-day tour covers three of Ethiopia’s most iconic destinations: Bahir Dar, Gondar, and Lalibela. Each city offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and cultural experiences.
Itinerary
In the morning, take an early flight to Bahir Dar, a city on the shores of Lake Tana. Late Morning, drive 37KM to the village of Tis Abay to visit the Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay). In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Lake Tana, to visit Ura Kidane Mehret and Azwa Maryam monasteries. Overnight at Jacaranda hotel or at the hotel of your choice.
In the morning drive to Gondar (approximately 3 hours) and explore Gondar city, the Camelot of Africa. Visit Fasilides Castle, Iyasu's Palace, the Banquet hall and stables which offers insights into Gondar's royal history. In the afternoon, visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church and Fasilides' Bath. Overnight at Goha hotel or at the hotel of your choice.
Late morning, fly from Gondar to Lalibela and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit northern group of Lalibela rock-hewn churches, namely: Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, Bete Meskel and Bete Denagel. Late afternoon, visit the purely monolithic standalone Church of Bete Giyorgis, with spectacular sunset view. Overnight at Top Twelve hotel or at the hotel of your choice.
In the morning, visit the southern group of churches namely; Bete Gabriel-Rufael, Bete Merkorios, Bete Amanuel, Bete Abba Libanos and Bete Lehem. After the visit, transfer to Lalibela airport for your departure, marking the end of your tour.
Price Includes
- All transfers and ground transportation with fuel and driver allowance
- All entrance fees according to the program
- Accommodations with Breakfast
- Bottles of drinking water throughout the tour
- Multilingual professional guide
Price Excludes
- Any flight (Domestic Flights can be arranged upon request)
- Lunch and Dinner
- Alcoholic drinks
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what’s included section
FAQs
Among the thirty-seven islands over lake Tana about 19 of them have monasteries on them. The remains of ancient Ethiopian emperors and treasures of the Ethiopian Church are kept in this isolated island. Some of this monasteries are said to have housed the Ark of the Covenant before it was moved to Axum.
Lake Tana has been the political and spiritual centre of the Ethiopian Christian faith for many centuries. It is made up of 37 Islands, around 27 of which have monasteries, churches, and ruined of palaces which are the oldest age and considerable historical important.
If faith is a mystery, there are few places in the Christian world where the mystery is deeper than in Lalibela. Eight hundred years ago, an Ethiopian king ordered a new capital for Christians. At 8,000 feet, on the central plateau of Ethiopia, stand 11 churches, each carved from a single, gigantic, block of stone.
