ETHIOPIA HISTORIC NORTH & MTNS 9-Day Group Tour of Ancient Sites & Simien Mountains

Experience Northern Ethiopia on this small group Duration trip, including fascinating sites such as rock-hewn 9 days churches, impressive stalea and lively markets in 2016 Departures Bahir Dar, Gondar, Axum & Lalibela. Plus explore the Jan 17 (Timkat Festival in stunning scenery of the Simien Mountains with an Gondar), Feb 5, Mar 15, Apr opportunity to view endemic Gelada baboon. 19 (Palm Sunday Festival in Axum), May 28, Jul 13, Aug DAY 1 – ADDIS ABABA: On arrival at Addis Ababa Bole 1, Sep 18 (Meskel Festival in International Airport, you will be met by your guide and then Addis Ababa), Oct 12, Nov 25 transfer to your hotel. Overnight Jupiter International or similar. (St. Marry Axum Zion Festival in Axum), Dec 11 DAY 2 – BAHIR DAR: Fly from Addis to Bahir Dar and visit the Blue Nile Falls before lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Accommodations Ethiopia’s largest body of water - Lake Tana (1,390 square miles) Basic & Eco-Lodges to visit the island monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret (14th

Fitness Rating Century AD) and Azwa Mariam (14th Century AD). Overnight Easy Abyminch Hotel or similar. (B, L, D)

Activities DAY 3 – GONDAR: Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar, the 17th century capital of Ethiopia. In the Cultural tours, stunning afternoon, visit the Imperial Castle Compound of Gondar (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the ‘Bath of scenery & wildlife Emperor Fasiladas’, the church of Quskuam Mariam (17th century AD), the residence of Empress Mintwab, and the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its wall and ceiling paintings of Land-only price* angels. Overnight Goha Hotel or similar. (B, L, D) Apr 19, May 28, Jul 13, DAY 4 – SIMIEN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK: Drive from Gondar to Debark and then into the Aug 1, Sep 18: $3,563 Simien Mountains (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Enjoy the stunning scenery with the chance to Single supplement: $515 spot the Gelada baboon, a species endemic to Ethiopia. Overnight at Simien Lodge. (B, L, D)

Jan 17, Feb 5, Mar 15, Oct DAY 5 – AXUM: Scenic drive to Axum - the earliest capital of Ethiopia, crossing the Tekeze Gorge 12, Nov 25, Dec 11: $3,807 along the way. Overnight Sabean Hotel or similar. (B, L, D) Single supplement: $552 DAY 6 – AXUM: Take a sightseeing tour of Axum, which includes visiting the Archaeological Museum, the famous Stelae Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the church of St. Mary of Zion Estimated Internal Flights: (believed to house the legendary Ark of the Covenant), the palace and tomb of King Kaleb and $369 to $546 per person Gebre Meskel (6th Century AD), and the ruin palace of the Queen of Sheba (9th Century BC). Overnight Sabean Hotel or similar. (B, L, D)

* Minimum of 2 guests. All pricing per DAY 7 – LALIBELA: In the morning, fly to Lalibela – home of the 12th century AD rock hewn churches person based on double occupancy. Changes to itinerary and pricing may of King Lalibela. In the afternoon, visit the first group of churches of King Lalibela (UNESCO World apply. Price includes all Heritage Site). Overnight Roha Hotel or similar. (B, L, D) accommodations, meals, transfers, vehicles, entrance fees, and activities DAY 8 – LALIBELA: In the morning, take a mule ride to the semi-monolithic church of Asheton as indicated, an English speaking guide, and a $25 donation to a worthy Mariam (13th century AD). Getting to the top of the hill rewards you with the great and African charity. Price excludes unforgettable scenery of the area. In the afternoon, visit the remaining second and third groups of international flights, internal flights, Lalibela churches. Overnight Roha Hotel or similar. (B, L, D) visas, tips, inoculations, travel insurance, and anything not specified DAY 9 – ADDIS ABABA/DEPART: Fly back to Addis and enjoy a half-day city tour, which includes the above. We accept Visa, Master Card, National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, the Merkato - the largest open-air market in Africa, Discover & AMEX. No refunds—see terms & conditions for details. and a drive to Mt. Entoto (10,500 ft) for a panoramic view of the capital. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis, where you can try a variety of Ethiopian dishes and see a traditional folk dance performance. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B, D)

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