7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS TO THE NORTHERN PART OF ETHIOPIA
Day 1 – ARRIVAL – ADDIS ABABA
Arrive Addis Ababa Bole international airport meet our staff at exit gate and
assist to transfer to hotel. Depending on your arrival you can do sightseeing
of Addis Ababa. Overnight HOTEL
Day 2- Fly to Axum and sightseeing
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Axum, the holiest
sanctuary, and oldest capital, of Ethiopia. After settling into your hotel
departs on a city tour including a visit to the ancient stelae (obelisks) and
the national museum – widely rated as Ethiopia’s best. In the afternoon visit
the ruins of the Palace of the legendary Queen of Sheba and the tombs of
ancient Axumite kings and queens. It’s worth visiting some of the local shops in
Axum for exquisite locally made clothing and jewellery. Overnight
HOTEL
Day 3 – Fly to Lalibela and sightseeing
After breakfast you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Lalibela,
famous for its rock-hewn churches dating back 800 years. This is the most
important stop on the historical route and from the air the 11 churches, carved
into the rugged mountainside, present an awesome spectacle. Afternoon excursion
to the most spectacular churches. Overnight HOTEL
Day 4 – Fly to Gondar and sightseeing.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Gondar. In the afternoon a city tour
of Gondar including a visit to the Royal Compound, where enchanting 17th
century castles stand. Overnight HOTEL
Day 5 – Drive to Bahir dar and visit lake Tana
Drive to Bahir Dar on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile. The afternoon is
spent visiting isolated monasteries by boat. There is good birding in the lush
forest surrounding much of the lake. Overnight HOTEL
Day 6 – Visit Blue Nile falls and Fly back to
Addis Ababa
An early morning excursion to the thundering Blue Nile Falls. Along the walk to
the falls, birding is excellent. Continue to the airport for your flight to
Addis Ababa. Overnight HOTEL
Day 7- Departure
Transfer to Bole International Airport where your tour ends.