Journey through Ethiopia's volcanic landscapes, historic Gheralta churches, and Lalibela's sacred monoliths.
8 Days Danakil,Gheralta and Lalibela Tours
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🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Addis Ababa - Semera - Ahmed Ella
Fly to Semera and drive to Afdera salt lake. Continue to Ahmed Ella for overnight camping.
Day 2: Dallol - Erta Ale
Visit Ragad salt mines and Dallol?s colorful geothermal formations. Drive to Erta Ale volcano to witness its permanent lava lake. Overnight camping.
Day 3: Erta Ale - Hawzen
Drive via Mekelle to Hawzen. Visit Abreha wa Atsbeha Church, a historic rock-hewn sanctuary. Overnight at Vision Hotel Hawzen.
Day 4: Abuna Yemata Guh - Yeha Temple - Axum
Climb to Abuna Yemata Guh Church, perched high in the cliffs. Visit Yeha Temple, dating back to 700 BCE. Overnight at Sabean Hotel Axum.
Day 5: Axum - Addis Ababa
Explore Axum?s historic sites including St. Mary of Zion, Stele Park, Queen of Sheba?s palace ruins, and the Ark of the Covenant sanctuary. Fly back to Addis Ababa. Overnight at Aya Hotel.
Day 6: Addis Ababa - Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela. Visit the first group of rock-hewn churches including Bet Golgotha, Bet Mika?el, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danagl, and Bet Medhane Alem. Overnight at Maribela Hotel.
Day 7: 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.
Day 8: Lalibela - Addis Ababa
Explore remaining Lalibela churches including Bete Gabriel, Bete Marqorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Abba Libanos. Fly back to Addis Ababa.
✅ 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