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Day1 Arrive in Addis Ababa & transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel
Day2 Morning, drive about 106kms to the northern parts of Ethiopia to a place called Debre libanos /built & founded by Abba libanos who came to Ethiopia with the nine saints of the 6th century A.D/ to visit the modern church built by Emperor Hailesellassie I & the ancient cave where Abune Tekelehaimanot lost his one leg praying for 22years, Aftrenoon drive to the city of Debremarkos, the former capital city of West Gojjam Province. Overnight hotel
Day3 Morning, drive about 263kms to the city of Bahirdar, the capital city of Amhara regional state, on the way make a stop over at Dangila/bure for lunch. Afternoon continue driving & check in the hotel. Late afternoon visit the panoramic view of Bahirdar. Overnight hotel
Day4 Morning, make a boat trip to Zegee Peninsula to visit the church of ura kidanemihiret famous for its 17th century mural paintings. Afternoon, drive about 32kms to the Blue Nile falls. Overnight hotel
Day5 Morning, Drive about 300kms to the city of Lalibela on the way enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Guna. Overnight hotel
Day6 Morning, visit the first & third group of churches. Afternoon visit the second group of churches. Overnight hotel
Day7 Morning, drive to the city of Kombolcha through the city of Woldiya & Haik /where the very famous Ethiopian Orthodox Church monastery is situated “Haik Estifanos”/. Overnight hotel
Day8 Drive Kombolcha back to Addis & evening departure
Tour Code: DTT-3002
Duration: 8days 7night
Tour Title: History with nature
Day1. Arrival
Day2. Early in the morning, drive about 106kms to visit a bridge called “Portuguese bridge” believed to have been built in the 17th century then proceed to BAHIR DAR, the capital city of Amhara regional state. Over Night Hotel
Day3. Early morning drive about 32kms-graveled road and visit Blue Nile falls the extension of Blue Nile River, which travels about 800kms till Khartoum where it meets the White Nile. Afternoon drive about 280kms to the city of DEBARK the steeping ground/spring board for SEMIEN MOUNTAIN national park and proceed approximately 22 kms from debark to BUYIT RASS camp site for over night stay at simian Lodge
Day4. Morning visit the part and parcel beauty of the SEMIEN MOUNTAIN MASSIF with vegetation /like Hygenia abyssinica and allophylus abyssinicus/ wild animal/like common jackal, gelada baboon, and klipspringer/ and bird species /like wattled ibis and augur buzzard/. Afternoon drive about 300kms to the city of Gondar & visit the castle compound with Debre birhan Sillassie Church. Overnight hotel
Day5. Morning drive to LALIBELA, the former ROHA takes its name from ZAGWE’S famous king called king LALIBELA meaning by the local language “even a bee knows his sovereignty”, founded in 1137 with the coming of ZAGWE dynasty in to existence. Afternoon continue driving through the magnificent views of mount Guna. Overnight hotel
Day6. In the morning, among the 11 well-known churches of ROHA LALIBELA visit the first and third group of churches consisting of Bet MEDHANEALEM, Bet MARIAM, Bet MESKEL, Bet DENAGIL, Bet MIKAEL/GOLGOTHA, and Bet GHIORGIS. In the afternoon, visit the 2nd group of churches, which consists of Bet RAFAEL/GEBRIEL, Bet MERKORIOS, Bet EMANUEL, and Bet ABBA LIBANOS. Overnight hotel
Day7. Morning drive to KOMBOLCHA the industrial city of Ethiopia consisting at least 13 industries in different types of sector /like drinking, textile, and metal industries/. Afternoon continue driving and if time allows make a stop for visiting the monastery of HAIK ESTIFANOS founded by ABBA IYESUS MOA who played a great role for the restoration of SOLOMONIC dynasty in ETHIOPIA and for the ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH owning 1/3 of the total land of the country, and it is open only for male visitors. Overnight hotel
Day8. Morning drive back to ADDIS ABABA, the capital city of not only to Ethiopia but also Africa, as it hosts the Africa unity secretary office. On the way make a stop to the city of DEBRE BIRHAN /medieval period permanent capital city of famous king ZEREAYACOB/, founded in 1445.
Tour Code: DTT-3003
Duration: 13days 12nights
Tour Title: Northern Circuit
Day1 Arrive in Addis Ababa, transfer to Hotel.
Day2 Morning drive to Debre Libanos monastery, first built, founded, and named after ABA LIBANOS who lived in the 6th century A.D, quit, peaceful and breathe taking monastery secluded and surrounded by mountains with a beautiful land escape. Then after a 5-10 minutes drive from Debre Libanos junction to visit a bridge called “Portuguese bridge” believed to have been built in the 17th century then drive to BAHIR DAR the capital city of Amhara regional state. Overnight hotel
Day3 Early morning drive about 30kms-graveled road and visit Blue Nile falls the extension of Blue Nile River, which travels about 800kms till Khartoum where it meets the White Nile. And on the way back to the hotel visit the BAHIR DAR colorful market. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Tana to Zege peninsula and visit one of the antique churches of Ethiopia URA KIDANEMIHIRET famous for its 17th century wall paintings. Overnight hotel
Day4 Morning drive about 172kms to GONDER founded in 1632 by ATSE FASILIDAS one of the strongest rulers of Ethiopia at its time. On the way observe and identify some birds /like crowned crane the beautiful bird species/. Afternoon visit FASIL GIMB built and constructed in the 17th century A.D. with the coming of FASILIDAS as an emperor of Ethiopia, visit churches like DEBRE BIRHAN SELLASSIE famous for its angel head frescoes, and at last but not least visit traditionally known as the bath of FASILIDAS which will surprise you the sewerage system of GONDERAIN PERIOD. Overnight hotel
Day5 Early morning drive to AXUM, the starting point for the Ethiopians to talk their pre history and history, which witnesses from the legendary queen of Sheba in the 10th century B.C. to 4th century A.D. Along the road experience the land escapes /like rivers, mountains, and valleys /vegetation, and bird species /. Lunch under a tree/Shire town. Overnight hotel
Day6 Morning visit the ancient city of AXUM archaeological museum to see archaeological findings /like coins, potteries, and altars/, the stelae which dates back to the 4th century A.D. and the church of AXUM TSION MARIAM: -
- the treasury house
- the 17th cen. Church
- the modern church
Afternoon visit the tomb of two well known kings of their time ATSE KALEB and GEBRE MESKEL at last but not least visit DINGUER palace which is believed to be queen of Sheba’s palace. Overnight hotel
Day7 Morning drive to ADIGRAT through the pre- historic city of Ethiopia YEHA 58kms from AXUM and on the way visit the YEHA temple which is believed to be built for one of the Greece gods called ALMUQAH meaning the moon god dates back to 450 B.C. Afternoon continue driving and make a stop to the junction and see the AMBA of DEBRE DAMO monastery founded by the 6th cen. A.D. Saint, who came to Ethiopia with the other eight saints, ABUNE AREGAWI. Overnight hotel
Day8 Morning drive through the small cities of TIGRAI to MEKELE, the capital city of TIGRAI regional states, and on the way visit the house of the local people called HIDMO, which is the typical architecture of TIGRIAN people and proceed to the rock hewn churches of TIGRAI. Afternoon visit the rock hewn churches of TIGRAI like WUKRO CHERKOS a 15 minutes walk from our lunch base and ABREHA ATSBEHA 35kms drive from our lunch base WUKRO a stepping ground city for more than 120 rock hewn churches of TIGRAI. Overnight hotel
Day9 Morning drive to LALIBELA, the former ROHA takes its name from ZAGWE’S famous king called king LALIBELA meaning by the local language “even a bee knows his sovereignty”, founded in 1137 with the coming of ZAGWE dynasty in to existence. Lunch WOLDIYA. Afternoon continue driving. Overnight hotel
Day10 In the morning, among the 11 well known churches of ROHA LALIBELA visit the first and third group of churches consisting of Bet MEDHANEALEM, Bet MARIAM, Bet MESKEL, Bet DENAGIL, Bet MIKAEL/GOLGOTHA, and Bet GHIORGIS. In the afternoon, visit the 2nd group of churches, which consists of Bet RAFAEL/GEBRIEL, Bet MERKORIOS, Bet EMANUEL, and Bet ABBA LIBANOS. Overnight hotel
Day11 Morning drive to KOMBOLCHA the industrial city of Ethiopia consisting at least 13 industries in different types of sector /like drinking, textile, and metal industries/. Afternoon continue driving and make a stop for visiting the monastery of HAIK ESTIFANOS founded by ABBA IYESUS moa who plays a great role for the restoration of SOLOMONIC dynasty in ETHIOPIA and for the ETHHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH owning 1/3 of the total land of the country, and it is open only for male visitors. Overnight hotel
Day12 Morning, drive back to ADDIS ABABA, the capital city of not only to Ethiopia but also Africa, as it hosts the Africa Unity secretary office. On the way make a stop to the city of DEBRE BIRHAN /medieval period permanent capital city of famous king ZEREAYACOB/, founded in 1445.
Day13 Departure.
Tour Code: DTT-3004
Duration: 9days 8night
Tour Title: Northern highlight
Day1 Arrival
Day2 Morning drive to Debre Libanos monastery, first built, founded, and named after ABA LIBANOS who lived in the 6th century A.D, quit, peaceful and breathe taking monastery secluded and surrounded by mountains with a beautiful land escape. Then after a 5-10 minutes drive from Debre Libanos junction to visit a bridge called “Portuguese bridge” believed to have been built in the 17th century. Overnight hotel
Day3 Morning drive to BAHIR DAR, the capital city of Amhara regional state, the host of Lake Tana, Island Monasteries, Blue Nile Falls & colorful market. Overnight hotel
Day4 Early morning drive about 32kms-graveled road and visit Blue Nile falls the extension of Blue Nile River, which travels about 800kms till Khartoum where it meets the White Nile. And on the way back to the hotel visit the BAHIR DAR colorful market. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Tana to Zege peninsula and visit one of the antique churches of Ethiopia URA KIDANEMIHIRET famous for its 17th century wall paintings. Overnight hotel
Day5 Morning drive about 172kms to GONDER founded in 1632 by ATSE FASILIDAS one of the strongest rulers of Ethiopia at its time. On the way observe and identify some birds /like crowned crane the beautiful bird species/. Afternoon visit FASIL GIMB built and constructed in the 17th century A.D. with the coming of FASILIDAS as an emperor of Ethiopia, visit churches like DEBRE BIRHAN SELLASSIE famous for its angel head frescoes, and at last but not least visit traditionally known as the bath of FASILIDAS which makes you to wonder about the sewerage system of GONDERAIN PERIOD. Overnight hotel
Day6 Morning drive to LALIBELA, the former ROHA takes its name from ZAGWE’S famous king called king LALIBELA meaning by the local language “even a bee knows his sovereignty”, founded in 1137 with the coming of ZAGWE dynasty in to existence. Lunch WOLDIYA. Afternoon continue driving. Overnight hotel
Day7 In the morning, among the 11 well-known churches of ROHA LALIBELA visit the first and third group of churches consisting of Bet MEDHANEALEM, Bet MARIAM, Bet MESKEL, Bet DENAGIL, Bet MIKAEL/GOLGOTHA, and Bet GHIORGIS. In the afternoon, visit the 2nd group of churches, which consists of Bet RAFAEL/GEBRIEL, Bet MERKORIOS, Bet EMANUEL, and Bet ABBA LIBANOS. Overnight hotel
Day8 Morning drive to KOMBOLCHA the industrial city of Ethiopia consisting at least 13 industries in different types of sector /like drinking, textile, and metal industries/. Afternoon continue driving and make a stop for visiting the monastery of HAIK ESTIFANOS founded by ABBA IYESUS moa who plays a great role for the restoration of SOLOMONIC dynasty in ETHIOPIA and for the ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH owning 1/3 of the total land of the country, and it is open only for male visitors. Overnight hotel
Day9 Morning, drive back to ADDIS ABABA, the capital city of not only to Ethiopia but also Africa, as it hosts the Africa unity secretary office. On the way make a stop to the city of DEBRE BIRHAN /medieval period permanent capital city of famous king ZEREAYACOB/, founded in 1445.
Tour Code: DTT-3005
Duration: 7days 6night
Tour Title: Historic Route Flight
Day1 Arrive in Addis Ababa, transfer to Hotel.
Day2 Fly to Bahir Dar, and transfer to hotel for check-in, then drive to about 32kms to visit & admire the Blue Nile falls. Afternon boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries like of Ura Kidane Mehret & Azua Mariam. Overnight Hotel.
Day3 Morning drive to Gondar, city of castles and churches. Afternoon visit the castle compound, Debre Birhan Sellasie church (light of Trinity) & King Fasiladas' bath. Overnight hotel
Day4 Fly to Axum, the house of giant obelisks, visit the archaeological sites & the saint Mary of Tsion. Overnight hotel
Day5 Fly to Lalibela, the 8th wonder of the world, and in the afternoon visit the first group of rock-hewn churches. Overnight hotel
Day6 Morning visit Asheten Mariam church by mule. Afternoon visit the remaining 2nd group rock-hewn churches. Overnight hotel
Day7 Fly back to Addis, then departure.
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