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Incredible Ethiopia
13 Days | Explore Ethiopia, the ‘cradle of humanity’.
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13 days
Start
Addis Ababa to Lalibela , Ethiopia
Finish
Lalibela, Ethiopia
Trip Code
YOZE
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
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
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.
Trek the majestic series of undulating amethyst peaks that make up the Simien Mountains, looking out for the distinctive red-hearted gelada.
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
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.
Meet locals for a cooking class and traditional coffee ceremony
Is this trip right for you?
In Lalibela and Simien Mountains National Park we include day hikes to experience the beauty of the regions on foot.
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.
There will be some long drives on days 7 & 10.
Refer to Special Information within the itinerary to see if your chosen date is aligned with any festivals
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights)
Activities
Lake Tana - Boat Cruise
Bahir Dar - Blue Nile Falls
Gondar - Market visit & cooking demonstration
Simien Mountains National Park - Hike
Aksum - Yeha Temple
Lalibela - Morning & Afternoon Churches Tour
Lalibela - Asheten Mariam Hike
Add on activities
Addis Ababa - Afternoon City Tour - USD50
Gondar - Church of Debre Berhan Selassie - ETB100
Gondar - Fasil Gimb Castles Compound - ETB200
Aksum - Historical Site Tour - USD30
Aksum – Stele field & Archaeological museum - ETB100
Aksum - St Mary Zion church, castle church (men only) & museum - ETB200
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Important notes
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.
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.
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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