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Incredible Ethiopia
13 Days | Explore Ethiopia, the ‘cradle of humanity’.
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Addis Ababa to Lalibela , Ethiopia
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Lalibela, Ethiopia
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Trip Code
YOZE
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
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Hotel (12 nights)
From £2,507(13 days)
Trip Informations
Travel to Ethiopia and discover a beautiful country, barely touched by modern society. It’s an incredible combination of history, tradition, culture and nature. From 3 million-year-old fossilised hominid remains in Addis Ababa to the amazing rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and grottoes in Lalibela, this trip take you deep into human history. The 500-year-old monastery islands of Bahir Dar, the elegant castles of Gondar, the majestic geological formations of the Simien mountains, the giant obelisks that rise out of Axum, and even the rumoured home of the Ark of the Covenant. This 13 day trip travels through the north of the country, taking in views of the Blue Nile and trekking to the peaks of the Simien Mountains (meeting red-chested Gelada baboons). You’ll be sure to taste the country’s famous coffee and delectable cuisine, and meet the genuine and friendly people along the way. This is an adventure like no other.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Search for the source of the Blue Nile on a boat cruise at Lake Tana, then discover the churches and unique castles of the regal city of Gondar.
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Trek the majestic series of undulating amethyst peaks that make up the Simien Mountains, looking out for the distinctive red-hearted gelada.
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After learning about its deep history, relax in the beautiful streets of Aksum and watch life go by, imagining when it was once at the centre of an important trade route that stretched from Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea
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Explore Lalibela's unique churches - astonishing constructions sculpted from huge slabs of stone - that make up one of the world's greatest historical and religious sites.
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Meet locals for a cooking class and traditional coffee ceremony
Is this trip right for you?
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In Lalibela and Simien Mountains National Park we include day hikes to experience the beauty of the regions on foot.
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Parts of your trip go above 2800 metres / 9200 feet where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude.
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There will be some long drives on days 7 & 10.
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Refer to Special Information within the itinerary to see if your chosen date is aligned with any festivals
Itinerary
- DAY 1Addis Ababa
- DAY 2Bahir Dar
- DAY 3Bahir Dar
- DAY 4Gondar
- DAY 5Gondar
- DAY 6Simien Mountains National Park / Debark
- DAY 7Aksum
- DAY 8Aksum
- DAY 9Mekele
- DAY 10Lalibela
- DAY 11Lalibela
- DAY 12Lalibela
- DAY 13Lalibela
Inclusions
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12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
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Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights)
festival Activities
circleLake Tana - Boat Cruise
circleBahir Dar - Blue Nile Falls
circleGondar - Market visit & cooking demonstration
circleSimien Mountains National Park - Hike
circleAksum - Yeha Temple
circleLalibela - Morning & Afternoon Churches Tour
circleLalibela - Asheten Mariam Hike
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circleAddis Ababa - Afternoon City Tour - USD50
circleGondar - Church of Debre Berhan Selassie - ETB100
circleGondar - Fasil Gimb Castles Compound - ETB200
circleAksum - Historical Site Tour - USD30
circleAksum – Stele field & Archaeological museum - ETB100
circleAksum - St Mary Zion church, castle church (men only) & museum - ETB200
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. Parts of your trip go above 2800 metres / 9200 feet where it is common for travelers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude.
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3. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Ethiopia before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page -
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