Explore Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and UNESCO sites like Tiya on a 10-day Northern Ethiopia adventure.
Northern Ethiopia Tours - 10 days
Duration:
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Addis Ababa City Tour
Visit Trinity Cathedral, National Museum, Entoto Hills, Maryam Church, Sheromeda cloth market, and Mercato. Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 2: Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar
Fly to Bahir Dar. Boat tour on Lake Tana, visit monasteries on Zege Peninsula, and sunset at Bezawit Hills. Overnight in Bahir Dar.
Day 3: Bahir Dar - Gondar
Drive to Gondar. Visit Royal Enclosure castles and Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Overnight in Gondar.
Day 4: Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park
Drive to Simien Mountains. Spot endemic wildlife like Wallia Ibex and Gelada baboons. Return to Gondar. Overnight in Gondar.
Day 5: Gondar - Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela. Explore UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches. Traditional coffee ceremony and injera baking. Overnight in Lalibela.
Day 6: Lalibela Exploration
Optional hike to Asheton Maryam Monastery or drive to Yemrehanna Kristos Church. Continue visiting Lalibela?s churches. Overnight in Lalibela.
Day 7: Lalibela - Addis Ababa
Fly back to Addis Ababa. Shopping at souvenir shops. Farewell dinner and transfer to airport. Overnight in Addis.
Day 8: Debre Libanos Monastery
Day trip from Addis to Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge, and Jemma River Gorge. Overnight in Addis.
Day 9: Adadi Mariam Rock Church - Tiya Site
Drive through Rift Valley to Adadi Mariam rock-hewn church and UNESCO-listed Tiya ancient grave site. Visit Oromo village and enjoy folkloric dinner with dances and coffee ceremony. Overnight in Addis.
Day 10: Departure
Fly or drive back to Addis Ababa. Shopping and farewell dinner before transfer to airport for departure.
✅ Included
Bottled Water
4WD vehicle with driver and fuel
Professional tour guide
Entrance fees
Domestic Flight
❌ Excluded
International flights
Meals not specified in the program
Personal expenses
Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc