Northern Ethiopia Private 9-Day Tour

Embark on an inclusive journey through Ethiopia, full of rich history, culture, and landscapes on a 9-day route from Addis Ababa!

Northern Ethiopia Private 9-Day Tour

Day 1: Addis Ababa

Upon landing at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will be welcomed before heading to an Addis Ababa hotel for the night.

Day 2: Addis Ababa - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela

After breakfast, transfer back to the airport for a flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, visit the famous rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with lunch at local restaurants. Explore temples including Biete Medhane Alem, Biete Maryam, and Biete Meskel before returning to your Lalibela hotel for the evening.

Day 3: Lalibela - Yemrehana Krestos - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela

Start with breakfast and then head to Yemrehana Krestos, a historic cave church, followed by visits to Lalibela's southeastern churches including Biete Gabriel-Rufael and Biete Giyorgis. Return to your hotel for the night.

Day 4: Lalibela - Asheton St. Maryam Monastery - Lalibela

After breakfast, embark on a 2-hour hike to Asheton St. Maryam Monastery, followed by lunch nearby. Spend the afternoon observing local wildlife before returning to your hotel.

Day 5: Lalibela - Bahir Dar

After breakfast, travel by car for 6-7 hours to Bahir Dar. Check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

Day 6: Bahir Dar - Lake Tana - Ura Kidane Mehret - Blue Nile Falls

Participate in a boat ride on Lake Tana to Ura Kidane Mehret Monastery. After lunch, visit the Blue Nile Falls and a local market. Return to your hotel for the night.

Day 7: Bahir Dar - Gondar

After breakfast, drive to Gondar for a 3-hour journey. Explore the Fasil Ghebi royal campus and Debre Birhan Selassie Church before checking into your hotel.

Day 8: Gondar - Simien National Park

Travel to Simien National Park for a 2-3 hour hike to view the local mountain range. Look for endemic wildlife and stay overnight at Simien Lodge in Ughif.

Day 9: Simien National Park - Gondar - Addis Ababa

After breakfast, fly back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy a panoramic tour of significant monuments before being dropped off at Bole International Airport for your flight.

Accommodation

This tour includes 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast at 3 or 4-star hotels:

Addis Ababa (1 night): Hotel Lobelia 4* or similarLalibela (3 nights): Harbe Hotel 4* or similarBahir Dar (2 nights): Jacaranda Hotel 4* or similarGondar (1 night): Goha Hotel 3* or similarUghif (1 night): Simien Lodge 4* or similar

Flights

This tour does not include international flights to and from Addis Ababa. Book international flights for the same day as the tour's start, with departures after 9:30 pm on the 9th day. All domestic flights from Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Gondar are included.