Ethiopia in Depth

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Dive deep into incredible culture and history

In the northeast of Ethiopia is the little-visited Tigrai region. Over the centuries, churches of differing sizes and architectural styles were carved into cliff faces and rocky outcrops, many still in use today. While following the classic northern circuit through the monasteries of Lake Tana, castles of Gondar, Simien Mountains, and monolithic churches of Lalibela, we get off the beaten path and explore this beautiful region in the heart of Ethiopian history.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit the rock-hewn churches of Tigrai and Lalibela
  • See the castles of Gondar
  • Enjoy spectacular scenery in the Simien Mountains
  • Discover the stelae of Axum
  • Marvel at the Lake Tana monasteries

Itinerary

AYF Map

Day 1

Start Addis Ababa; city tour

Day 2

Fly to Bahar Dar; free afternoon with option of Blue Nile Falls visit

Day 3

Discover the Lake Tana monasteries

Day 4

Drive to Gondar; visit the castles, Fasilides’ bathhouse and the ceiling of Debre Birhan Selassie church

Day 5

Drive to Simien Mountains; afternoon hike along the plateau

Day 6

Continue to Axum

Day 7

Full day visiting the ancient capital of the Axumite Kingdom

Day 8

Visit Yeha Temple and through eastern Tigrai to Wukro

Day 9

Visit rock-hewn churches of Wukro and on to Mekele

Day 10

Drive through mountains and gorges on the way to Lalibela

Day 11

Explore the amazing churches of Lalibela

Day 12

Mule trek up to Ashatan Maryam

Day 13

Fly to Addis Ababa. End

KEY INFORMATION

  • 10 nights in comfortable hotels, two nights in basic hotel, most with en suite facilities
  • Travel by mini- or coaster bus
  • Two internal flights
  • Off the beaten path in the Tigrai region
  • Countries visited: Ethiopia

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts
  • All accommodation (see below)
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

 

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Images courtesy of Exodus Travel 

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