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Itineraries
7 January
Arrive in Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa meet and greet, get assisted for transfer. Hotel Less than 10km to htl Variable Variable
8 January
City tour of Addis Ababa
Briefing about the tour. Hotel In town Variable Simple walk in the Mercato. The bus parks at the site
9 January
Drive to Debre Markos
: The 13th c monastery of Debre Libanos
: The Blue Nile Gorge which is compared to Grand Canyon in America
: Meet the Oromo people, house and village visit
: Optional birding en route. Hotel 300km to Markos 6 hours Moderate & sandal shoes OK
10 January
Drive to Bahirdar
: Zengena crater lake
: Walking in the forest around the lake, optional
: visit the Blue Nile Falls. Hotel 265km to Bahirdar plus 35 to BN falls 5 + 1 hours Hotel
11 January
AM boat trip on Lake Tana
: 13th c Monasteries on the islands of Lake Tana
: PM drive to Gonder. Hotel 180km to Gonder 3 hours Moderate 30 minuets walk one way to the church, walking shoes preferable
12 January
The 16th century Royal enclosure famous for its many castles
Debre Birhan Selassie church. Hotel sites for visit are centrally located variable but short drives Simple day
13 January
Drive to the Semien Mountains National Park
: Spectacular mountain scenery
: Spotting endemic mammals
: Hiking on the escarpment. Hotel 122km to the lodge +- 4 hours Moderate to tough optional hiking. 30 minuets – 2 hrs. walking shoes required
14 January
Drive to Axum
Drive to Axum alongside the Semien Mountains range with spectacular scenery. Hotel 282km to Axum +- 7 hrs Moderate drive on gravel road with some leg stretch walk
15 January
The archeological sites
St’ Mary of Tsion (Zion) Church the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Hotel Sites for visit are centrally located Variable but short drives Simple, sandal shoes & shorts that reach nees are OK
16 January
Drive to Geraltha
: Yeha temple (5th c) the oldest in Ethiopia
: Nejash one of the oldest mosque and Muslim settlement
: Meet the Tigray people, house and village visit. Geraltha Lodge 195km to Geraltha +- 6 hrs Moderate, sandal shoes is good for the day
17 January
Drive to Mekele
Some of the famous rock churches of Tigray. Hotel 90km to Mekele +- 3 hrs Simple, sandal shoes & extra sox are better
18 January
Drive to Lalibela
: Beautiful mountain scenery
: Meet the Amhara people, house and village visit. Hotel 360km to Lalibela +- 8 hrs tough drive on gravel road & some leg stretch walk
19 January
Amazing rock churches of Lalibela
AM the Amazing rock churches of Lalibela rated as the eighth wonder of the world by many authors.
: PM witness the beginning of Timket festival. Hotel Sites for visit are centrally located short drives within the town Moderate walk, few big steps in the church. Sandal shoes with extra sox is better.
20 January
More to see the ceremony from early morning
The remaining churches or excursion to visit one of the famous rock churches in the surroundings of Lalibela and local villages. Hotel 10-50km based on choice Variable but short drives Moderate to tough based on interest
21 January
Drive to Dessie
: Beautiful scenery and mountain ranges all along the way
: Boat trip on Lake Hayek for the 13th c monastery on island. Hotel 300km to Dessie 6 hrs 20 minutes tough walking to the cave church. The drive is mostly on asphalt road. Sandal shoes preferable
22 January
Drive back to Addis Ababa
: Before Debre Sina we stop for top view of the Great Rift Valley Depression
: Moreover in the evening, AET invites you for Ethiopian traditional meal with tribal music and dance show Hotel 400km to Addis +_ 7hrs Long drive with some stops & leg stretch walk
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