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.
✅ 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