5 Days tour Bahirdar Lake Tana, Gondar Castles and Lalibela Curches

Depart from Lalibela at 13:10, arriving in Addis Ababa at 14:10. This will mark the end of the adventure.

Day 1 Arrive Addis Ababa

A city tour of Addis Ababa offers a vibrant glimpse into Ethiopia's rich history and culture. Visitors can explore key attractions such as the National Museum, home to the famous fossil "Lucy," and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, an architectural marvel. The bustling Merkato, one of Africa's largest open-air markets, provides a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and flavors. The Ethnological Museum, located in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, showcases Ethiopia's diverse cultures.

Day 2 Addis Ababa to Bahirdar

A short fligh takes you to the shores of Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, where life revolves around the lake and you will find the local fishermen at work in traditional papyrus reed boats. An afternoon hike takes you to the beautiful Tis Isat Falls, also known as the Blue Nile Falls. Overnight Hotel.

Day 3 Bahirdar to Gondar

Drive through wheat fields to the old mountain capital of Gondar. Gondar has a rich history. With its beautiful and strategic mountain setting, the 17th-century capital was once the crossroads of several major caravan routes, and was also occupied by the Italians during World War II. The Art Deco buildings surrounding the Royal Enclosure with its medieval castles and churches are a reminder of this heritage. This afternoon, explore Gondar’s castles and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its iconic ceiling of painted angels. Overnight Hotel.

Day 4 Gondar to Lalibela

UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lalibela - the Jerusalem of Ethiopia, and Africa’s own ‘Petra’. In a fitting finale to your Ethiopian adventure, explore the monolithic red-hued churches incredibly carved into the rock. Your guide will lead you through the network of crevices and tunnels linking each of the churches. The churches are still in use today: step inside and you will see a robed priest going about his timeless business.

Day 5 Fly back to Addis Ababa

Have a breakfast and your guide takes you to the eastern group of rock hewn churches: smaller in size, these are no less impressive, with intricate carvings and many dark tunnels to explore. And back to your hotel and afternoon back to Addis Ababa.