Experience Ethiopia's historic northern sites and the vibrant cultures of the Omo Valley in one unforgettable journey.
11 Days Tour to Historic Route and Omo Valley
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🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Addis Ababa City Tour
Visit Entoto Maryam Church, Entoto Hills, Ethnological Museum, National Museum (Lucy fossil), and Merkato market. Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 2: Addis Ababa - Axum
Fly to Axum. Explore St. Mary of Zion, Stele Park, Tomb of Kaleb, Ezana?s inscriptions, Queen of Sheba?s palace ruins, and Axum Museum. Overnight at Sabean Hotel Axum.
Day 3: Axum - Arba Minch
Fly via Addis to Arba Minch. Visit Dorze village, known for weaving and elephant-shaped huts. Overnight at Haile Resort Arba Minch.
Day 4: Arba Minch - Konso - Turmi
Boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles and hippos. Visit UNESCO-listed Konso village with terraced landscapes. Continue to Turmi. Overnight at Paradise Lodge Turmi.
Day 5: Turmi - Kangaten - Karo - Hamer
Visit Nyangatom tribe in Kangaten, Karo tribe at Kolcho, and Hamer people with bull jumping rituals. Overnight at Paradise Lodge Turmi.
Day 6: Turmi - Omorate - Jinka
Drive to Omorate to visit Dassanech tribe. Continue to Jinka. Overnight at Eco Omo Lodge.
Day 7: Ari Village - Addis Ababa
Visit Ari people, known for pottery and blacksmithing. Fly back to Addis Ababa. Overnight at Aya Hotel Addis.
Day 8: Addis Ababa - Gondar
Fly to Gondar. Visit castles, Debre Birhan Selassie Church, and Fasiledes Bath. Overnight at Haile Resort Gondar.
Day 9: Gondar - Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela. Visit northern and western group churches including Bete Golgotha-Mika?el, Bete Maryam, Bete Medhane Alem, and Bete Giyorgis. Overnight at Maribela Hotel Lalibela.
Day 10: Lalibela - Asheten Maryam - Na?akuto La?ab
Visit Na?akuto La?ab Monastery and Asheton Maryam Church, both housing sacred artifacts and treasures. Overnight at Maribela Hotel Lalibela.
Day 11: Lalibela - Addis Ababa
Explore southeastern cluster churches including Bete Gabriel, Bete Marqorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Abba Libanos. Fly back to Addis Ababa. Evening folkloric dinner with dances, national dishes, and coffee ceremony before departure.
✅ Included
Bottled Water
4WD vehicle with driver and fuel
Professional tour guide
Entrance fees
❌ Excluded
International flights
Meals not specified in the program
Personal expenses
Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc