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Northern part Tour

Northern part Tour

Experience Ethiopia's northern wonders - Lalibela, Axum, Simien Mountains, and the Danakil Depression - on a 15-day cultural and adventure tour.

Northern part Tour - 15 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: Addis Ababa - Semera
    Fly to Semera. Overnight in Semera.
  • Day 8: Semera - HamedEla
    Drive to HamedEla via Afdera. Experience salt mining and Danakil Depression landscapes. Overnight camping under the stars.
  • Day 9: HamedEla - Dallol - Erta Ale
    Visit Dallol?s colorful salt and mineral formations. Drive to Erta Ale volcano and trek to the rim. Overnight at volcano.
  • Day 10: Erta Ale - Semera - Addis Ababa
    Sunrise walk at Erta Ale. Drive back via Lake Afdera for swimming. Return to Semera and fly to Addis. Overnight in Addis.
  • Day 11: Addis Ababa - Axum
    Fly to Axum. Visit Stelae Field, Queen of Sheba?s Bath, Ezana Inscription, and St. Mary of Zion Church. Overnight in Axum.
  • Day 12: Axum - Hawzen
    Drive to Yeha Temple and Debre Damo Monastery. Continue to Hawzen. Overnight in Hawzen.
  • Day 13: Korkor Mountains
    Trek to Mariam Korkor Monastery and Abba Daniel?s Prayer Room. Return to Hawzen. Overnight in Hawzen.
  • Day 14: Abune Yemata Guh - Mekele
    Climb to Abune Yemata Guh Church with 3rd century paintings. Drive to Mekele and visit local market. Overnight in Mekele.
  • Day 15: Departure
    Fly or drive back to Addis Ababa. Shopping and farewell dinner before transfer to airport for departure.
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✅ 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
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Video filming and photography fees