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Northern Historical Sites

Northern Historical Sites

Overview
The Northern historical sites are the most famous tourist attractions of Ethiopia on the historical circuit: some of them are the circular Ethiopian Orthodox Churches on islands in Lake Tana, the Blue Nile Falls, the castles of Gondar, the Stelae of Axum, and the rock hewn churches in Lalibela.
Activities
Activities

In the morning fly to Bahir dar. Up on arrival check into a hotel. After a while you will make boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the medieval period monasteries harbored on the islands, and the separation point of the Blue Nile River from Lake Tana. In the afternoon drive 35km to the small village of Tis Abay to visit Blue Nile falls, along the way enjoy the local life style and typical countryside of Ethiopia. Up on arrival hike through the beautiful scenery and cross over Portuguese bridge to the waterfall. Enjoy the fall and on the way back you will cross by boat the legendary Blue Nile River which joins the White Nile at Khartoum (Sudan) then form the longest river in the world. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Lodge/Hotel Note that the volume of the water could be minimal depending on season

In the morning drive to Gondar. Your visit will include the Royal enclosure consisting of several castles inscribed by UNESCO, King Fasiledes’s bath and the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie church which is well known for its intriguing ceiling paintings. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Hotel

In the morning fly to Axum (UNESCO heritage site), up on arrival meet and assist by ET-Holidays representative. Axum is a city more than 3000 years of history and once the center of a great empire and ancient civilization, home of the original Ark of the Covenant. The sightseeing of this ancient city includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary Chapel which is the repository for ‘Ark of the covenant’, the coronation yard, the Stelae Park, Tombs of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s inscriptions and Dungur palace (popularly known as ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Hotel

In the morning fly to Lalibela to visit the eleven rock-hewn churches registered by UNESCO. Lalibela is known for its well preserved Rock Hewn churches; each rock churches are carved out and crafted beautifully from a single volcanic rock. Here you head on back to 11th c. mythical rock hewn churches of Lalibela. The mysterious Lalibela churches are widely regarded as the 8th wonder of the world. Meal: Breakfast Overnight: Hotel/Lodge

Fly to Addis Ababa. Depending on your flight time, you will go on the sightseeing of Addis. The city tour activity includes visiting National Museum, Entoto view point, Merkato the biggest open market, and drive through Addis to see historical monuments and status. Transfer to the airport if you have international flight Meal: Breakfast
What’s Included
  • 4 Nights accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis Hotel accommodation with bed and breakfast bases
  • Meal plan: As mentioned in the tour program
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • Domestic flight fare for the sectors Addis-Bahirdar, Gondar-Axum- Lalibela-Addis Ababa
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking local guide
  • Payment for scout/ranger
  • Boat trip on Lake Tana
  • One liter of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned on what's included section
Cancellation Policy
Date of cancellation Penalty More than 30 days before arrival No fees Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival 25% of the total value Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival 50% of the total value Less than 07 days before the date of arrival 100% of the total value
Special Note
Important Note: The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate prior booking is required 1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations 2. Nov. 28 to Dec.04 during St. MARY’S FESTIVAL, only in AXUM 3. Jan.07 to 10, during ETHIOPIAN CHRIST-MASS FESTIVAL, only in Lalibela 4. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations 5. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis
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Highlights
Tour Name Northern Historical Sites
Sales Validity Start 02 August 2021
Sales Validity End 02 August 2021
Duration 5 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 USD 1281
2 USD 769
3 to 4
USD 701
4 to 5
USD 554
7 to 8
USD 491
9 to 10
USD 483
11 to 14
USD 498