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North Ethiopia Tours 12 Days From Addis Ababa

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Overview

288 hours

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Book your tours to North Ethiopia with our company and you will have a chance of experiencing the amazing Ethiopian daily life , foods , markets and we will show you the real historical parts and archaeological destination

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Flight

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Golden Tulip Addis Ababa Hotel

Cameroon Street, Bole Addis Ababa Ethiopia

What To Expect

Day 1

Bahir Dar

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Dinner and breakfast is also included

1

Bahir Dar Market

Drive Addis – Bahir Dar (560 kms 9 – 10 hrs drive) After an early breakfast you will drive to Bahir Dar passing through the Blue Nile gorge. Overnight in Lucky Hotel Bahir Dar.

9 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

Bahir Dar Sightseeing

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Dinner And Breakfast

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Sightseeing Bahir Dar After having your breakfast you will take a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret which is the most famous of the Zege peninsula monasteries. Afternoon, you will drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile falls. (Note that the volume of the water could be minimal because of the construction of the new dam.)

5 hours • Admission Included
Day 3

Gondar

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Drive Bahir Dar – Gondar (180 kms 3 – 4 hrs drive) (The Camelot of Africa) After having your breakfast, you will begin your journey to Gondar. The Royal Capital of Ethiopia, Gondar was founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon you will visit the city of Gondar with the drive to the Castles and Churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity) with Wonderful murals art, Qusquam Church.

4 hours • Admission Included
Day 4

Debarq

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Drive Gondar - Sanqaber This day you will have an excursion to Sanqaber a segment of the Semen Mountain. This is a sight, which is termed as the most wild and spectacular of all Ethiopian landscapes- 'the roof of Africa.' Observe the magnificent scenery. Overnight at Semien Mountains. Overnight Simen Park Hotel

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 5

Debarq-Axum

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Drive Sanqaber – Axum After an early breakfast you will drive to Axum passing through the adventurous road of Lima Limo and Tekeze desert. Overnight in Yared Zemma Hotel Axum.

5 hours • Admission Included
Day 6

Axum

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Sightseeing Axum A city more than 2500 years of history, once the center of a great empire and ancient civilization, home of the original Ark of covenants, Axum is the prime historical site in the north of Ethiopia. Take a city tour that include the St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary Chapel which is the repository of the ‘Ark of covenant’, the coronation yard, Stelae Park, Tomb of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s Inscriptions, Queen of Sheba’s Bath, Queen of Sheba’s palace ruins and Axum Museum. Overnight in Yared Zemma Hotel Axum

5 hours • Admission Included
Day 7

Axum-Lalibela

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Drive Axum – Hawzen This day you will drive to Hawzen visiting en route the Yeha 5th century Temple displaying incredible skills in stonework and is in fact the oldest building still standing in Ethiopia. Proceed to Hawzen Overnight in Geraltha Lodge

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 8

Hawzen - Mekele

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Drive Hawzen – Mekele This day you will drive to Mekele visiting en route Dugum Sellase. Then proceed to Abraha Atsbeha, the first church in Ethiopia. Its interior is painstakingly decorated. Finally you will drive to the famous semi rock-hewn church of Wukro Cherkos. Overnight in Axum Hotel Mekele.

5 hours • Admission Included
Day 9

Mekele-Lalibela

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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

After an early breakfast, start the journey to the town of Lalibela via sokota observing the beautiful landscape. Overnight in Cliff Edge Hotel Lalibela.

2.0 day(s) • Admission Included
Day 10

Lalibela

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Sightseeing Lalibela After breakfast start your visit of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi- monolithic structures were carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 800 years ago. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings. . Overnight Cliff Edge Hotel

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 11

Lalibela-Kombolcha

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

After breakfats we will be driving to the town of South Wello Kombolcha then on the way you will have a chance of seeing the Cave Churches of Nakuto Leab. Then we will continue our driving to Kombolcha wuth the stop of lunch at Weldya. Overnight Kombolcha Sunny Side Hotel

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 12

Kombolcha-Addis Ababa

Accommodations

Twin Room

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Addis Ababa Museum

Kombolcha - Addis - Departure After having your breakfast you will begin your journey driving back to Addis. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure

8 hours • Admission Included

Options

North Ethiopia 12 Days Round

3 * hOTEL
Historical Route
Easy
Duration: 12 days
BB,LL
Northern Historical
Minbus
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing discovery in North of Ethiopia

    jovz2021,

    Jul 31, 2021

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I have discovered wonders in the North of Ethioia. I have discovered things that I didn't even know existed. This tour was very cultural and very instructive. Joseph was my Tour Guide. He did a great job explaining everything. He also a very flexible person who try to adapt to the need of the guest. I had one situation after the tour where I needed help to remove an issue, Joseph was there for me even the tour ended. He also helped with with other needs that were not related to the tour, like helping me get a sim card for my phone, buying my favorite fruits or eating my favorite meal. He has done everything to make those things possible. Aman was also very flexible. I had difficulty getting money from my card because my bank account was blocked. Aman trust me and still start the tour even I didn't pay him anything yet. He didn't want me to wait too long as he knew that I was in Ethiopia for just a few days. I appreciated the fact that he trusted me and made the tour possible for me.

  • With them securely

    AlexeyGerbovoy,

    Jul 12, 2021

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I just finished my 12-day trip in Ethiopia. Prepared for a long time, corresponded with many agencies. The clearest and most timely communication was with Emanuel, the owner of Aman Ethiopia Tours. It's about the same price, but when you go to a country like this, you pay attention to the clarity of your communication. Two weeks before me, they did a tour to shoot the Eagle and Reshka TV show, which bribed :) When I arrived at midnight, he met me in person. Next, I had a Neway guide. I can tell you it's not a guide, it's right my mom's in Ethiopia. He helped with everything every minute. And his supervisor Emanuel called every hour to check everything. Of course, Ethiopia is not Switzerland, there were some changes along the way. But Aman Ethiopia Tours changed everything on its own, even the tickets I bought myself. They actually did a lot more than they did in the program. I felt confident with them! Whoever is going to Ethiopia for the first time, it should be understood that this is not a holiday resort. This is a very poor country, with almost no hot water in hotels, electricity and internet, better get a local SIM card. But the country is very interesting and must be seen with a reliable agency! Thank you FRIENDS!!!!

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  • Northern Ethiopia with an artist

    Ageremikro,

    Jan 24, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was very fun and highly recommended. Thank you to guide Joseph and driver Niko and director Emmanuel for an amazing and planned trip at the highest level

  • Just did a13 days tours with aman

    Yarinlevi,

    Jan 23, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Just finsh 13 days tour in north ethiopia with aman. Was perfect and planin well Tnx allot to the pro manger amanuel. And to the best guide i ever meet Yosef, A pro guy and friendley that allways take care that evrything will.be perfect. And to the driver Niko how allways come with possitivity anergey. A great tour wee see all the highlights of north ethiopia. With greats hotels and restourants. Wee also take another trip to debre zeit with aman the best compeny for us. Tnx allots !!!

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  • Great tour

    H7297WLlorenzol,

    Jan 8, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Th tour was well organized, the drivers and the guides were excellent. I really enjoyed to travel with this agency. Aman was always present on the phone asking if everything was ok. Nice country nice food and nice places where to sleep. I really fall in love with Ethiopian culture and landscape. Thank you Aman !

  • Historical and scenic tour of Northern Ethiopia 21 May - 31 May 2019

    Dada I,

    Jun 25, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    After being greeted by the tour staff (driver and tour guide - Sisay and Bruk), the driving tour began by driving north-west through very scenic mountains and valleys towards Bahir Dar/Lake Tana (one of the sources of the Nile) during which the very knowledgeable tour guide gave adscription of the geography and history. After experiencing the fauna (e.g. Hippos) and flora of the lake then visiting two ancient monasteries on islands in the lake we visited the Ethiopian Nile waterfalls. From then on the tour became increasingly more exciting as we visited: Gondar - site of the castles belonging to middle age emporars and the pool where once a year large numbers of people are baptised; the Simien Mountains - take care altitude sickness, drink plenty of water; Axum the ancient city (1century BCE to 8 century AD) -very reminicent of Kmt (ancient egypt); Yeha the ancient temple (10 century BCE) and burial site; Lalibela and its 12 middle ages churches carved down into the bedrock. Note: At each site we had a local guide; I found Axum and Yeha most exciting because of the timeperiod they represent and three archaeological teams have begun work on them. During the tour most of the hotels we stayed were good and comfortable with sceanic views, though at times the breakfast was limited, the other hotels were satisfactory; on three nights we were treated to very enjoyable cultural entertainment. The tour end with a very enjoyable night of cultural music, song, dance and food in Addis Ababa. I found Bruk and Sisay very professional and knowlegeable, they were always helpful and nothing reasonable was to much - when driving along the road if an obstacle was encountered they would assist the locals in resolving it. I thank them for allowing me to spend time relaxing with them and providing a very enjoyable tour DADA IMAROGBE

  • Pre-Christian & Christian Northern Ethiopia Tour

    Sightsee224695,

    Jun 24, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We landed at Addis Ababa airport and if the VIP customs welcome was anything to go by, the journey would be beyond expectation. Aman Tours were waiting for us at the entrance of the airport with driver, Sisay, and admin/tour guide Bruook. We set off on the road for eight hours and visited in turn Bahir Dir, Gondar, Axum, Yeha, Lalibela, Mekele. Primarily Christian in belief Ethiopia also has pre-Christian sites like Yeha with its brick built walls, holy of holies, sacrificial altar & purification stepped down wash room. Through this 4300 k journey, the two staff were devoted, kind beyond the call of duty, and regularly consulted their boss to iron out any curls. By the time the trip ended, we became close as family. We had great entertainment, some great hotels, but also a couple unexpected not too great hotels, but mainly of beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Lake Tana and its boat ride were a highlight, and relaxing in the garden of the restaurant was near heavenly. One caveat is that we sometimes had two days of driving which could have been broken up by visiting a farm as agriculture is fundamental to the Ethiopian economy. A very enjoyable and once in a life time experience!

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