Historic Route

🗓️ 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 - Bahir Dar
  Drive to Bahir Dar via Debre Libanos Monastery and Blue Nile Gorge. Overnight in Bahir Dar.
• Day 3: Bahir Dar
  Boat excursion on Lake Tana to visit monasteries. Afternoon visit to Blue Nile Falls. Overnight in Bahir Dar.
• Day 4: Bahir Dar - Gondar
  Visit Gondar?s Royal Enclosure, Fasilides? Palace, and Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Overnight in Gondar.
• Day 5: Gondar - Axum via Simien Mountains
  Drive through Simien Mountains to Axum. Overnight in Axum.
• Day 6: Axum Sightseeing
  Visit St. Mary of Zion Cathedral, Stele Park, Tomb of Kaleb, Queen of Sheba?s palace ruins, and Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.
• Day 7: Axum - Mekele
  Visit Yeha Temple and Debre Damo Monastery en route to Mekele. Overnight in Mekele.
• Day 8: Mekele - Lalibela
  Drive through mountainous scenery to Lalibela. Overnight in Lalibela.
• Day 9: Lalibela
  Visit the first cluster of rock-hewn churches including Bete Giorgis. Afternoon visit to second cluster churches. Overnight in Lalibela.
• Day 10: Lalibela - Asheton Maryam
  Optional mule ride to Asheton Maryam Church with panoramic views. Overnight in Lalibela.
• Day 11: Lalibela - Dessie
  Drive to Dessie, enjoying rugged mountains and scenic landscapes. Overnight in Dessie.
• Day 12: Dessie - Addis Ababa - Departure
  Return to Addis Ababa. Farewell dinner with traditional dances and coffee ceremony. Transfer to airport for departure.