8 Days North Ethiopia Tour

Day 1. Addis – Mekelle – Hawzen
Fly early in the morning to mekelle and drive to Abrha We Atsibeha, a rock-hewn church located about 15 km west of Wukro.On the way back visit Wukro Cherkos, one of the best-preserved rock churches in Tigray. After lunch , Continue your journey to Al-Nejashi Mosque, a 7th-century mosque believed to be the first mosque in Ethiopia.
– After exploring Al-Nejashi, drive to Hawzen and hike to Abune Yemata Guh Church . Spend the night in Hawzen

Day 2: Gheralta Mariam Korkor – Axum
We begin our day with a scenic two-hour trek from Hawzen to the awe-inspiring Mariam Korkor and Daniel Korkor Churches, marveling at their ancient architecture and breathtaking views. Afterward, embark on a picturesque drive to Axum, passing through Adigrat and the historic Adwa mountains. Overnight stay in Axum.

Day 3 : Axum City tour – Addis
After breakfast, we embark on a guided city tour of Axum, exploring its rich historical and archaeological sites. Key highlights include:
The Obelisk of Axum: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Ethiopia’s most iconic monuments.
The St. Mary of Zion Church Complex: Home to the legendary Ark of the Covenant (according to Ethiopian tradition).
The Queen of Sheba’s Palace Ruins: Exploring the remains of this ancient royal complex.
The Tombs of King Kaleb and King Gebre Meskel: Remarkable underground tombs showcasing ancient Axumite engineering.
The Ezana Stone: Often referred to as Ethiopia’s “Rosetta Stone.
After lunch ,transfer to Axum Airport for a short flight to Addis Ababa.

Day 4.Addis- Lalibela
Fly from Addis to Lalibela, home to one of the world’s most outstanding sacred sites comprising 11 medieval rock hewn churches.
Afternoon ,you will start visiting the first and magnificent of rock hewn churches of Lalibela including the S.George church . O/n Lalibela

Day 5. Lalibela – Gondar
Early in the morning , you will go for mass in one of the main churches then continue the second group churches . Finally ,transfer to Lalibela airport to depart Gondar, then continue your city tour in Gondar . Overnight in Gondar

Day 6. Day trip Simien Mountains
Today , you will go on a trip from Gondar to the majestic Simien Mountains, where you’ll enjoy a trek through dramatic landscapes, spotting wildlife like the Gelada baboons, vibrant bird species, and stunning natural scenery. Return to Gondar in the evening for an overnight stay.

Day 7. Gondar – Bahirdar
Today, we drive 180 km from Gondar, enjoying the breathtaking landscapes along the way. In the afternoon, we will go 35km south of the ciry to see the blue nile falls or explore Bahir Dar with a city tour, capped off by a stunning sunset view. The night will be spent in Bahir Dar.

Day 8 . Bahirdar – Addis – Departure
After breakfast, we will go on a boat trip to Lake Tana to visit someof the monastery churches, returned to Bahir Dar for lunch, and flew to Addis.
In the evening, we will attend a welfare program at a traditional restaurant before departing home from Bole Airport.