Historic Cities and Simien Mountains - 10 - $2,846
Itinerary Map
Landmarks potentially visited on Historic Cities and Simien Mountains
Itinerary
Day 1: Addis Ababa
Arrival at Bole International Airport. City tour Addis Ababa. Welcome dinner in cultural restaurant.
Overnight: Capital Hotel & Spa
Day 2: Bahir
Flight Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar. Boat trip on Lake Tana to Zeghe Peninsula: visit Ura Kidane Mihret church and Source of the Blue Nile. Visit Bahir Dar.
Overnight: Kuriftu Resort & Spa
Day 3: Gondar
Morning visit Blue Nile Falls. Afternoon drive (3 hrs) Bahir Dar to Gondar, en route detour possible to visit Awramba community.
Overnight: Gondar Hills Resort
Day 4: Simien Mountains National Park
Morning city tour Gondar: visit Royal Enclosure, Fasilides Bath and Debre Birhan Selassie church. Afternoon drive (2.5 hrs) Gondar to Simien Mountains, en route visit Falasha village Woleka.
Overnight: Limalimo Lodge
Day 5: Simien Mountains National Park
Full day visit Simien Mountains National Park.
Overnight: Limalimo Lodge
Day 6: Axum
Drive (7 hrs) Simien Mountains to Axum, via Limalimo Road and Tekeze Gorge.
Overnight: Sabean Hotel
Day 7: Axum
City tour Axum, visit Maryam Tsion churches, Steale Field and other sites of choice.
Overnight: Sabean Hotel
Day 8: Lalibela
Flight Axum to Lalibela. Afternoon visit first cluster of rock-hewn churches in Lalibela.
Overnight: Mezena Lodge
Day 9: Lalibela
Visit early morning service and second cluster of churches Lalibela. Afternoon visit Yemrehane Kristos church OR hike to Asheton Maryam church.
Overnight: Mezena Lodge
Day 10: Addis
Flight Lalibela to Addis Ababa. Minibus available for transport around Addis Ababa. Evening transfer to Bole International Airport for international flight
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Prices and Inclusions
Prices are per person based on 2 people travelling together. Prices guideline only, actual price swill depend on final itinerary, accommodation choices, and time of year.
Includes
- Domestic flights.
- Airport transfers and road transport around Addis Ababa, Axum and Lalibela by private minibus.
- Road transport by standard 4WD with English speaking driver/ guide, including fuel, driver allowances and accommodation.
- Accommodation based on double/ twin room sharing.
- Meal plan bed and breakfast. Full board at Limalimo Lodge.
- Fees for entrances, local guides, compulsory scouts and boats for activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- All government taxes for the services included in the tour price.
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees.
- Lunches and dinners, unless stated as included above.
- Activities not mentioned or stated as optional in the itinerary.
- Fees for photos and video.
- Other personal expenses, souvenirs, tips and gratuities, etc.