What to do and see in Gonder, Amhara Region: The Best Cultural Tours

This is a unique experience to Northern Ethiopia known important historical sites which is the source of the blue Nile . Lake Tana islands with Ancient Monasteries , the magnificent Rock Hewn Church Lalibela Built in 12th Centuries and the City of Gonder The powerful kingdom of king Fasiledes and the only Ancient Camelot found in Africa . the Semine Mountain the highest peak in Ethiopia and the home of endemic walia ibex and chelada baboon the Red Fox

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Domestic Flights Addis Ababa To Bahir Dar & Lalibela To Addis Ababa

Exclusions: International or Domestic flight , Alcoholic Drinks, Photograph and camera fees , Other personal interests

Ethiopia: Home to over three millennia of culture, Ethiopia stands alone as the prime destination for travelers interested in ancient history. People come from across the globe to view the heavy hitter’s city of Addis Ababa but also to see some of the world’s most recognizable art and to taste Ethiopia’s famed cuisine. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors do it all, while cutting down on time spent traveling between attractions and waiting in line. And while the Ethiopian capital boasts enough history, masterpieces, and food to fill any itinerary, its central position near Ethiopia’s north makes it an ideal base for exploring farther afield. Axum, Lalibela, Simien Mountains, Gondar, and Bahirdar are popular 2 weeks-trip destinations from the capital city.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, All domestic flights: ADD to BJR, GDQ to Axum, Axum to LII and LII to ADD

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Take a 11 days tour around one of our northern routes including Danakil depressions, Simien Mountains, Lalibela churches, and ancient city of Axum. Escape into Ethiopia tours will take you the highlights of Ethiopia’s magnificent places. Ethiopia lands of extremes: having the Danakil Depression, Cliff-Top Churches, extraordinary Mountains and underground rock-cut churches. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors to explore this entire extremes. Start from the Danakil Depression, is currently over 100 meters below sea level; make it one of the lowest points on the earth surface. Simien Mountains (roof of Africa): Cloud piercing peak, shield secrete of Eden and cliff-top teaming with life. Simien Mountain is homes of endemic mammals including Gelada baoons. Axum was a political and religious capital around 3000 years ago and crowed obelisks tombs of the kings of Axum carved from Geraint with some towering over 33 meters tall. This memorial’s was seen stairway to heaven.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, All domestic flights:Addis Ababa to Bahir-dar, from Gondar to Axum and From Lalibela to Addis Ababa , Tour leader, Hotels as per the itinerary, Bottle of water everyday, Scouts fees in the national parks (Simen National Park). , Boat Cruise over Lake Tuna at Bahir-dar and local boat at Blue Nile , Military service in Danakil Depression

Exclusions: Alcohol Beverage , Lunch, and Dinner, Tips , Snacks

This 12 days historic route is one of our best products and is purchased so many times by differently originated worldwide customers indeed. On this Eleven Days and Twelve nights specific tour the Siemen Mountains, major historical sites of northern Ethiopia and the Tigray Rock churches will be visited Including Addis Ababa City tour. Not only this, we will also spend three nights in the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

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

Exclusions: Any Alcoholic Beverages, Domestic and International Flight Fees

This Ethiopia holiday is tailor made, and introduces you to the natural beauty, rich culture, long history and friendly people of this country. Visit Ethiopia’s diverse historical attractions, from the monuments, museums and markets of Addis Ababa to the ancient capital of Gonder and the iconic rock churches at Lalibela. Ethiopia’s beautiful, natural landscape. This trip creates an opportunity for an exchange of cultures between you and the local communities as there are various moments to discuss and interact . visit Major historical sites of northern Ethiopia.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, accomedations , All Fees and Taxes, local Guide service

Exclusions: Domestic Flights , Dinner

You will not only be traveling in Ethiopia with us, but you will also experience the deep & varied lifestyles of the Ethiopian people with our friendly and well trained staff. We are also highly rated on TripAdvisor, the World's most trusted and largest travel site for reviews and recommendations.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Foods Including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Daily Bottled Water

Exclusions: All things not mentioned in the included

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

Simien Mountain and Danakil are two different landscapes, simien mountains are part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They are a World Heritage Site and include the Simien Mountains National Park. The mountains consist of plateaus separated by valleys and rising to pinnacles. Where as danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program., Accommodation and all meals throughout the tour., Bottles of water for the trip., Surface Transport expense with 4WD Land-cruiser including fuel expense and drivers allowance, Local guide service for the afar region as per the program., Cooking and camping equipment., Scout and police service in Afar Region as per the program., Camel and camel tires in Afar Region as per the program., All transport, English speaking Guide and Driver, Three domestic flights with Ethiopian Air Lines, Security

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner in Lalibela and Gondar., International flights, Any alcoholic drinks, Any videographer or camera fee needed, Laundry service, Any expense of Personal items like internet, fax and telephone., Services which are not mentioned in the above section

The Historic Route is one of the greatest treasures of Ethiopia .Nowhere else in the world can you see riches of man’s past such as those in the northern part of Ethiopia most of them are registered by UNSCO as world heritage site. A history that stretched back to the time of prehistoric man the 5th century B.C pagan temple of Yeha, Debre Damo monastery, the 12th century rock hewn churches of Lalibela, the medieval castles of Gonder, the famous Blue Nile fall with the 13th century painting monastery of Lake Tana at Bahir Dar spectacular scenery, peoples, customs landscape Riches that cover the history of Ethiopia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All internal Flights, All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program., Accommodation throughout the tour.

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner , Other personal expenses, Things which are not mentioned in the inclusion

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