Experience Ethiopia's cultural highlights in Addis Ababa, Axum, Lalibela, Gondar, and Bahir Dar on a seven-day journey.
Cultural Tour
Duration:
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa - City Tour
Visit National Museum (Lucy fossil), Holy Trinity Church, Menelik?s Mausoleum, and Merkato market. Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 2: Addis Ababa - Axum
Fly to Axum. Visit St. Mary of Zion Cathedral, Stele Park, Tomb of Kaleb, Ezana?s inscriptions, Queen of Sheba?s palace ruins, and Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.
Day 3: Axum - Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela. Visit the first group of rock-hewn churches including Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Denagel, Bete Meskal, Debra Sina, and Bete Golgotha. Overnight in Lalibela.
Day 4: Lalibela Excursion - Mule Riding
Excursion to Asheton Maryam by mule. Afternoon visit to the second group of churches including Bete Gabriel, Bete Merquorios, Bete Emmanuel, Bete Abba Libanos, and the cross-shaped Bete Giorgis. Overnight in Lalibela.
Day 5: Lalibela - Gondar
Fly to Gondar. Visit Royal Enclosure castles, Fasilides? Bath, and Debre Birhan Selassie Church with its angel-painted ceiling. Overnight in Gondar.
Day 6: Gondar - Bahir Dar
Drive to Bahir Dar. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Tana to visit Ura Kidane Meret and Azwa Maryam monasteries. Overnight in Bahir Dar.
Day 7: Bahir Dar - Addis Ababa - Departure
Morning visit to Blue Nile Falls. Fly back to Addis Ababa. Farewell dinner with traditional dances 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