The tours below showcase just some of what is possible in Gonder. In Ethiopia, nothing is set in stone. Use these itineraries as starting points, or to draw inspiration. Then get in touch, and let our expert team help craft the perfect itinerary for you.
Gonder is typically the first or second stop along the historic north circuit.
Most visitors spend one or two nights in Gonder, although the major sites can be explored in just one day.
The main attractions in Gonder are the ancient castle ruins of Fasil Ghebbi, the Fasilides Bath which comes alive during the annual festival of Timkat, and the stunning Debre Birhan Selassie Church.
Beyond the sites, Gonder is a vibrant city with plenty of bars, restaurants and markets to explore. It's a great place to wander around and soak up the atmosphere.
After visiting Gonder, most travellers head up into the Simien Mountains National Park. It is a 2-hour drive from Gonder to the Simiens, and Gonder is the nearest airport town to the park.
Once the epicentre of Ethiopian politics and power, the crumbled ruins of the Royal Enclosure - also known as ‘Fasil Ghebbi’ - are all that remain of a bygone era. An ancient …
Just outside the heart of the Gondar, past the river Qaha, lies one of Ethiopia's most sacred sites. Still in use today, Fasilides' Bath is an important cultural and historic …
Don't be fooled by its modest yellow brick exterior, inside awaits a stunning, kaleidoscopic display of creativity in murals, wall paintings, and a ceiling covered with angels. …
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