Exclusive UW departure – February 19-March 5, 2021 : Cradle of Civilization 15 days for $6,197 total price from Seattle ($5,595 air & land inclusive plus $602 airline taxes and fees) Travel with us to a land apart, where man first walked the earth, where age-old cultures still resonate, and where a profound spirituality colors everyday life. From ancient rock-hewn churches and legendary sites to breathtaking landscapes and endemic wildlife, Ethiopia offers our small group a journey befitting of its noble – and epic – history.

Simien Destination Mountains Air Motorcoach Lalibela Extension (air) Extension (motorcoach) Entry/Departure

Addis Ababa

Arba ETHIOPIA Minch Jinka Turmi

Avg. High (°F) Feb Mar Addis Ababa 75 77 We see the extraordinary landscape of the Simien Mountains during our two-night stay. Simien Mtns 68 70 Bahir Dar 88 90 th Lalibela 73 73 Day 1: Depart U.S. for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopian orthodox architecture, then visit the 14 - century , a monastery deep in the Day 2: Arrive Addis Ababa We arrive in the Ethio- forest, known for its fine frescoes, manuscripts, and Your Small Group Tour Highlights pian capital (“Addis”) and transfer to our hotel. As golden ecclesiastical objects. Along the way, we may guests’ arrival times may vary, we have no scheduled see some of the monkeys and birdlife that call the Visits to multiple UNESCO sites • Historic, natural, and activities or meals planned for today. forest home. B,L,D cultural heritage of Northern Ethiopia • National Museum with Lucy remains • Visit with Weyto people • Day 3: Addis Ababa This morning we meet our Day 5: Bahir Dar After a visit to the city’s hand- cruise • Churches of Bahir Dar Peninsula • Blue Nile Falls fellow travelers at a briefing about the journey ahead craft market, we depart for the Blue Nile Falls, one • Gondar’s Fasil Ghebbi ruins • Two-night stay in Simien then set out to explore this exciting, diverse capital. of Ethiopia’s most popular sights. We hike up to the Mtns NP • Palace of Queen of Sheba • Archaeological sites of holy city of Axum • Rock churches of Lalibela Tour highlights include the National Museum, where falls, where we’re rewarded with beautiful views of we see casts of the 3.2-million-year-old fossilized the fabled cataract that measures more than 1,300 hominid Lucy, one of man’s earliest ancestors. We feet wide and 150 feet high. The rest of the day is at Day Itinerary Hotel Rating also visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, a national land- leisure to relax or explore as we wish. B,D 1 Depart U.S. for Addis Ababa mark and resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie, 2-3 Addis Ababa Sheraton Addis Deluxe his wife, and other notables. Tonight we enjoy a Day 6: Bahir Dar/Gondar We travel north by Kuriftu Sup. First Class 4-5 Bahir Dar Resort & Spa welcome dinner at our hotel. B,L,D coach today to Gondar, the former royal capital 6 Gondar Mayleko Lodge Sup. First Class known especially for its evocative castle complex. Day 4: Addis Ababa/Bahir Dar Early this morn- Upon arrival, we have lunch then explore the 17th- Simien Mtns Simien Lodge First Class 7-8 National Park ing, we transfer to the airport for the flight to Bahir century enclosure of castles, palaces, and stables of Sabean Dar on the shores of Lake Tana, origin of the Blue Fasil Ghebbi, now a UNESCO site. We also tour the 9-10 Axum First Class International Hotel Nile. Upon arrival, we visit the Weyto people to Debre Berhan Selassie Church, fancifully decorated 11-12 Lalibela Maribela Hotel First Class watch them craft the small papyrus vessels used on in murals whose angels’ faces have become motifs of 13 Addis Ababa Sheraton Addis Deluxe the lake for centuries. We travel the lake ourselves Ethiopian art and design. B,L,D 14 Addis Ababa/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight) this afternoon en route to the Zege Peninsula, 15 Arrive U.S. known for its round grass-roofed churches with Day 7: Gondar/Simien Mountains National Park Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel magnificent murals. We see the Azoa Maria and Ura A stunning landscape of saw-toothed peaks and industry standard reference. Kidane churches, both typical examples of ancient canyon-like gorges, sharp precipices and rugged

24 Visit us at UWalum.com/tours B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner Tour membership limited to 16 UW alumni and friends escarpments awaits as we arrive midday at our lodge You can trust that Odysseys has in this stunning park. We spend the afternoon explor- picked the right itineraries ing the park; later, we join in a discussion on the social behaviors of the gelada baboon found here, the and highlights and will last survivors of an ancient species. B,L,D have great guides.”

Day 8: Simien Mountains National Park We – Shelly Kuney, ’67 spend a full day on safari in this incredible natural setting. As we explore, we may encounter the Walia ibex and Simien fox, as well as the friendly gelada We explore Stelae Park, site of giant stelae and obe- baboons. We drive up to Sankaber (altitude 10,564 lisks which proclaimed the kingdom’s might, including ft.), where we’re rewarded with views of the breath- the Obelisk of Axum, the largest single piece of stone taking landscape of gorges, valleys, and the country’s erected anywhere on earth. We also see several royal highest waterfall. B,L,D tombs, and visit St. Mary of Zion Church, purported site of the Ark of the Covenant. B,L,D Day 9: Simien Mountains/Axum This morning we depart by coach for Axum (approx. 7 hours), stop- Day 11: Axum/Lalibela We fly today to Lalibela, renowned for its 11 monolithic rock churches dating ping en route for th th lunch and arriving from the 7 to 13 centuries, and as a revered center late afternoon. We of Ethiopian Christianity. We see these UNESCO dine tonight at our sites for ourselves as we visit the churches, some hotel. B,L,D carved into the rock and others freestanding. High- lights include Bet Medhane Alem, which resembles a Greek temple; Bet Emanuel, with its elaborate Day 10: Axum A exterior; and elegant Bet Giyorgis. major trading power B,L,D We visit the rock churches of Lalibela on Day 11. from about 400 bce to the 10th century, Day 12: Lalibela Today we encounter more of La- the Kingdom of Axum libela’s Christian heritage, beginning at the Asheton Tour Departs: February 19, 2021 Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees brought Christianity Maryam monastery carved into the rock face 13,000 to Ethiopia. Today’s feet above Lalibela and offering panoramic views of Boston, New York $5,697 Axum boasts a the surrounding countryside. Later we travel about Chicago, Houston, $5,997 host of UNESCO 1½ hours outside the city to the remarkable cave Los Angeles, Washington, DC Hamer tribe member (optional extension) church of Yemrehanna Kristos, set in a cavern and archaeological sites. Atlanta, Baltimore, decorated with elaborate carvings and murals. B,L,D Charlotte, Cincinnati, $6,097 Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Post-Tour Extension Day 13: Lalibela/Addis Ababa We return to Addis Ababa by air today, arriving at our hotel midday. The Miami, Philadelphia March 4-10, 2021 remainder of the day is at leisure before we gather to Denver, Minneapolis, Southern Ethiopia celebrate our Ethiopia adventure at tonight’s farewell Orlando, Phoenix, dinner. B,D Portland (OR), $6,197 6 days/5 nights for $1,995 total price San Francisco, Single Supplement: $395 Day 14: Addis Ababa/Depart for U.S. We depart Seattle, Tampa Encounter the tribes and traditions of for the airport and our return flights to the U.S. B Land Only (transfers not included) $4,795 the southern Omo Valley, along with the Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person wildlife of two national parks. We arrive in the U.S. and con- Day 15: Arrive U.S. based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, fuel nect with our flights home. surcharges, and departure fees of $602, which are subject Your Tour Price Includes to change until final payment has been made. • Air transportation Addis Ababa/Arba Minch/Jinka/Addis Ababa Single travelers please add $1,395. All 2021 tour prices • 5 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Arba Minch at Haile Your Tour Price Includes above (excluding airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and Resort (Sup. First Class); 1 night in Jinka at Eco-Omo Lodge departure fees) are guaranteed. (First Class); 1 night in Turmi at Paradise Lodge (First Class); 1 • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights night in Addis Ababa at Sheraton Addis (Deluxe) within itinerary Airline upgrades on round-trip international flight: • 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners • 12 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, Business Class – $5,195 per person; Premium Economy • Extensive sightseeing, including visit with Dorze people; and First Class hotels and lodges – $1,795 per person in addition to the above costs cruise on Lake Chamo; walking safari in Nechisar National (upgrades are subject to availability and pricing is subject Park; Konso UNESCO site; Mago National Park; excursion to • 32 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 11 dinners Mursi village; visit with southern tribespeople in Omo Valley • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all park to change). UNESCO site entrance fees Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Mineral water while on tour and significant amounts of walking on uneven terrain. • Private van transportation throughout your trip • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the • Luggage handling for one bag per person • Airport transfers • Private coaster bus transportation throughout your trip tour to the fullest. In addition, the relatively high • Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, • Luggage handling for one bag per person elevations (6,000 ft. to 8,500 ft. at most venues – with and all drivers • Gratuities for hotel and lodge staff, including dining room the Simien Lodge at 10,800 ft.) could pose problems Please note that guests on the extension will leave Addis Ababa servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers for guests with certain health conditions. You should on Day 14. • $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next UW/Odysseys consult your personal physician if you have concerns. Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)

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If your reservation 95 days or more: $200 changes from double occupancy to single occupancy for any reason or at any time, you 94-65 days: 25% of tour price will be charged the single supplement. 64-45 days: 50% of tour price 44-30 days: 75% of tour price Please note that no changes to your reservation can be made within 30 days of departure. 29-0 days: No refund Required Information For Africa’s Wildlife, Egypt & the Eternal Nile, Upon reservation, we will need to obtain Southeast Asia Odyssey, Ethiopia: Cradle of from you the following, in accordance with Civilization, Southern Africa Odyssey the Transportation Security Administration’s Prior to departure Charge (TSA) Secure Flight program (for details, please 95 days or more: $200 visit www.tsa.gov), as well as for our travel 94-65 days: 50% of tour price partners: for international tours – your full 64-30 days: 75% of tour price name as it appears on your passport, date of birth, and gender; for domestic tours – your 29-0 days: No refund full name as it appears on the accepted form of government-issued photo identification that Please note that we will not refund the cost of you plan to use, date of birth, and gender. 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