Day 1. Arrival and Addis City Tour
Experience the vibrant heart of Ethiopia with an Addis Ababa city tour, where history, culture, and modern life blend seamlessly. This guided tour takes you to the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the world-famous fossil Lucy (Dinknesh), and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Entoto Hills, explore the Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market, and immerse yourself in local traditions with an authentic Ethiopian food and coffee experience.
With professional guides, customizable itineraries, and private transportation, this tour offers a seamless and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re on a layover or planning a full-day adventure, an Addis Ababa city tour is the perfect way to explore Ethiopia’s dynamic capital.
Day 2: Excursion to Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls
In the morning ,fly to Bahir Dar and expedition to Lake Tana Monasteries . afternoon, drive south of Bahirdar to visit the Blue Nile falls . Immerse in a short hike to see the Blue Nile falls that offers stunning landscapes and glimpse of local flora and fauna. Then , return to the city for spending comfortable night .O/n Bahirdar
Day 3: Bahir Dar – Gondar
In the morning ,drive on the chain mountains to Gondar and visit afternoon the city embark from the Royal palaces and castles of 17th century kings and continue to see the church of Debre Birhan Silassie, finally , ended your tour by the swimming pool of Emperor Fasiledes .
Accommodation: Goha Hotel
Day 4: Fly to Lalibela
Morning departure to Lalibella and visit the wonders of 12th century rock -hewn churches of King Lalibella .
Accommodation: Sora lodge
Day 5: Lalibela -Axum
Fly to Axum and explore the ancient city of Axum. Aksum is a city located in northern Ethiopia tigray region. It’s known for its tall and carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, ancient ruins , inscriptions , tombs and religious sites .
O/n Yared Zema hotel
Day 6. Aksum –Gherealta
After breakfast drive to Gherealta on the way visit Yeha Temple and debre damo monastery. Accommodation: Gherealta Lodge
Day 7. Gheralta Churches
In the morning,visit the church of Medhani Alem Adikosho /Holy savour /then,drive back to Hawzen town for lunch. Afternoon, proceed to see the famous and remarkable church of Abune Yemata Guh .The church was built in the sky mountain during 6 th c A.D by Saint Abune Yemata one of the nine saints come to Tigray to spread Christianity .
Accommodation: Gheralta Lodge
Day 8. Gheralta
Today, we climb to the churches that were built on top of a spectacular view, Mariam Korkor and Daniel Korkor, dated back to 4th -15 th c A.D
Day 9. Gheralta –Mekelle
After breakfast, drive to see Abune Abrham church, an hour walk and climb from the main road. On the way back, continue to see Abraha we Atsibha church and then, stop in Wukro town for lunch .In the afternoon, visit the wukro cherkos church . Finally , drive to Mekelle to see the eve of Ashenda festival. O/n Axum Hotel
Day 10. Mekelle – Attend the Ashenda Festival
Today is the Ashenda festival day. Ashenda is a unique Tigrian traditional festival which takes place in August 25 to mark the ending of fasting called filseta. This event is mostly for girls and young women, which they await very eagerly every year. It is unique to the people in the state of Tigrai in northern Ethiopia. The name of the festival “Ashenda” comes from the name of a tall grass that the girls make in to a skirt and ware it around their waist as a decoration. O/N Axum Hotel
Day 11. Visit Mekelle , fly back to Addis Ababa
In the morning, visit Yohannes IV museum one of the best museum in Ethiopia and it has a lot of nice collections, as well as the spicy market of Mekelle in between stop for lunch .In the afternoon, good bye Mekelle and Ashenda Festival then transfer to Mekelle airport to fly to Addis. Evening transfer to Bole international airport to transfer to depart home .
