The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

December 19, 2021 Velvet Champine

Amhara (Amharic: አማራ) is one of the nine ethnic divisions (kililoch) of Ethiopia, containing the homeland of the Amhara people. Previously known as Region 3, its capital is Bahir Dar. Ethiopia's largest inland body of water, Lake Tana, which is the source of the Blue Nile river, is located within Amhara. The region also contains the Semien Mountains National Park, which includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia. Amhara is bordered by the state of Sudan to the west and northwest, and in other directions by other regions of Ethiopia: Tigray to the north, Afar to the east, Benishangul-Gumuz to the west and southwest, and Oromia to the south.
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1. Lalibela Churches,Yemrhane kristos,Trek Asheton Mary monastery 4 Days 3 Nights

Dan Lalibela Tour Guide Services
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The entire Tours will be Organized by Long Years Experienced Tour Guide and Operator Daniel Shewalem. in addition to this, we will give 2% of our Net Profit for Primary school construction in country side.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Lunch & Dinner include at the package, Accommudation include in the package

Reviewed By OlgaExplorer

Just in the end of a daunting 2020, we had an amazing tailor made tour with Daniel through the churches of Lalibela, the 2 clusters and Bete Yiorgis in the city and the further away older churches Bilbala Kirkos and Yemrehane Kristos (cave church). It was our second trip with Daniel and we wanted to focus on photographing priests. As a priest's son himself, Daniel knows all the priests of each church, all the nooks and crannies of the clusters and the best timings to see or avoid the mass and the crowds. Apart from the rock-hewn churches, expect a cultural trip as well to see and taste every Lalibela's secret. I have to say that Daniel is an excellent, experienced, flexible professional who understands his customers' needs and offers the most wholistic and inspiring experience.

2. Day Trip to Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
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Experience Ethiopia’s magnificent rock-hewn churches on this all-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, explore the extraordinary structures carved into the Lasta Mountains centuries ago. Marvel at their impressive architecture, visit 11 churches including the important pilgrimage site of Bete Medhane Alem, and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. We meet and pick up all travlers at the airport but the fee for transportation is not included.

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Reviewed By Trerra

●Our English tour guide was Maereg Tefere, a humble person with immense knowledge of churches and its history. He’s very friendly and caring all the time. We were 5 people visiting the churches in Lalibela and he was just walking us and simply explaining the background, the differences between churches, the Orthodox practices, the activities there… Sometime we couldn’t completely understand probably because he’s telling story quite fast. But we were able to ask any question and we enjoyed his company. ●The churches stood there for almost one thousand years which were built (carved/dug) in well-scaled plan in a short period of time. When we actually saw them with our own eyes, it was just unbelievable! ●Afterwards Maereg helped us buying local piece of fabrics for covering our heads at Misa the next day and we discussed about the culture, economy and the current society, everything. That day was great. ●The churches tour is highly recommended. (If you’re not religious, you would still feel speechless as knowing story behind while seeing it!) Also thanks to Maereg.

3. Rock Churches of Lalibela Guided Tour

Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
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Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures was carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 900 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. We meet and pick app all travelers at the Airport but transportation fee is not inculded.

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Reviewed By Tells77

Wow is all I can say! The historical landmark of Lalibela was an unforgettable experience. Perfection is an understatement! Maereg was the perfect guide! He speaks great English and very responsive to emails! I got a response in less than 24 hours as they are in a different time zone so immediately if you ask me. He waited for me at the airport even though I was an hour late due to flight confusion on my end. He is extremely knowledgeable and gave me a deep understanding of the rock hewn churches. He is patient, kind and wonderful tour guide. Maereg answered all my questions and gave me more insight than I expected. Not only did he cover the history of the rock hewn churches but he also gave me an in depth history of Ethiopia itself. He has years of experience doing this and there is no other tour group I would choose! We got straight to the churches and I am still blown away by this experience I had to make a review to let others know of how wonderful Ethiopia and its history is! Friendly people and great tours you will love. I will return and use extraordinary tour group again!

4. Lalibela Culture Trekking

D31, Ethiopia Lalibela Culture Trekking
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This is a trip to the living places of the villagers on the highlands of 3800 metres in an area with many sacret sites and lots of old original culture

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Reviewed By Yarin G

Thomas is the right guide to show you around Lalibela churches. He will take you to all hidden places and special viewpoint, sharing his knowledge and stories through the .tour As a photographer, Thomas took me documenting a special mass and ceremonies and that made my experience very special. I highly recommend ‪Lalibela Culture Trekking with Thomas

5. Trekking Simien Mountains in only 5 Days, Ethiopia

Simien Ethiopia Tours
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Massive erosion over the years on the Ethiopian plateau has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, with jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500 m. The park is home to some extremely rare animals such as the Gelada baboon, the Simien fox and the Walia ibex, a goat found nowhere else in the world. Simien National Park, in northern Ethiopia is a spectacular landscape, where massive erosion over millions of years has created jagged mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500 m. The park is of global significance for biodiversity conservation because it is home to globally threatened species, including the iconic Walia ibex, a wild mountain goat found nowhere else in the world, the Gelada baboon and the Ethiopian wolf.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By adventuresnat

The trip was great. It was perfectly organized. The manager did a great job on this trip. He arranged the trip according to my interest. The driver and the guide are also amazing people they made the trip so much fun. Thanks again for arranging this amazing trip for me.

6. 5 Day Adventure Discover South Omo with Degu Ethiopia

Degu Ashenafi
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With Degu's tour you will see the incredible natural beauty of Ethiopia and what makes her people so special.

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Reviewed By andreapP1943HQ

Degu has been and excellent and friendly guide, he answered our questions with passion and told us about the various aspects of the life of Hamer tribe. Thanks to him, we had the chance to see a funeral ceremony, which was very interesting. Highly recommended.

7. Historical tours - in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Original Ethiopia Tour
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On this tour you will visit the most important cultural sites in the country, which will lead you to the ancient city of Aksum, where the real ark has been preserved for 3000 years Another highlight of the trip will be the 11 rock churches of laliebla. The former capital of Gonder with the Palaces of the Kings and the churches worth seeing is also part of the UNSCO World Cultural Heritage. Gonder is rightly considered the capital of the country's art culture. visit the eighth wonder of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Lalibela - meet Lucy at the National Museum - visit the birthplace of Ethiopian civilization, Axsum - visit the city of kings and queens: Gondar - take part in a coffee ceremony in an Ethiopian family

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tipping, alcoholic beverages, visa, international flight ticket, personal issue

Reviewed By Michalt74

We had a wonderful day with Getnet's team in Debre Lebanos. They organised a trip for our entire group and everything worked just perfect. Excellent driver (driving through Ethiopia means something different than in Europe :)) and very knowledgeable guide. The price they offered was also competitive.

8. Walking tours

Lalibela, Ethiopia Roha lalibela free walking tour
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Roha Lalibela free walking tour is eager to offer top level service for our valued guests. We offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. As well as, we are flexible, friendly and funny with our guests and we know what the interests of tourists. we are incredibly passionate for our Job and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience.

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9. Visiting Lalibela churches for 1-Night

Lalibela, Ethiopia Dan Lalibela Tour Guide Services
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This tour contains the most famous rock hewn churches " the living wonder of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela. we will attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony . Our teams are long year experienced in this sector. we will give 10% of our profit for primary school construction in the countryside

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Accommudation include in the package, Lunch and dinner include in the package

Reviewed By OlgaExplorer

Just in the end of a daunting 2020, we had an amazing tailor made tour with Daniel through the churches of Lalibela, the 2 clusters and Bete Yiorgis in the city and the further away older churches Bilbala Kirkos and Yemrehane Kristos (cave church). It was our second trip with Daniel and we wanted to focus on photographing priests. As a priest's son himself, Daniel knows all the priests of each church, all the nooks and crannies of the clusters and the best timings to see or avoid the mass and the crowds. Apart from the rock-hewn churches, expect a cultural trip as well to see and taste every Lalibela's secret. I have to say that Daniel is an excellent, experienced, flexible professional who understands his customers' needs and offers the most wholistic and inspiring experience.

10. Ethiopia Tours , 15 Days

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethio Tours
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Over the centuries a series of churches of differing sizes and architectural styles were carved into cliff-faces and rocky-outcrops, many still in use today. Whilst following Ethiopia’s classic northern circuit through Lake Tana’s monasteries, Gondar’s castles, the Simien Mountains and Lalibela’s monolithic churches, we get off the beaten path and explore this beautiful region in the heart of Ethiopian history.Journey along Ethiopia's magnificent northern circuit .

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Tour escort/host, All Fees and Taxes, Local Guide

Exclusions: Domestic Flights, Lunch, Dinner, tour Not Mentioned In tour Itinerary

Reviewed By Tour33033786207

expat in Addis , My family and I had a fantastic experience with EthioTours . Had a fantastic morning tour on lake Tana . Beautiful sunrise and a fantastic breakfast. The guide was really knowledgeable about all the animals we saw and explained about the fishermen and what they were doing. Saw plenty of hippos too! It was an amazing experience, we visited three beautiful islands . We would like to thank Melese for showing us all unique areas and sharing the stories . Private tour was absolute best way to relax and see the beauty of the lake. Highly recommended !

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