Enter Ethiopia Tour Operator

Enter Ethiopia Tour Operator

NORTH& EAST 14 DAYS & 13 NIGHTS

Duration

13 Days

Activities

Accommodation

Meals

Price

Up on Request

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Addis Ababa,

Mekele, Hawzien, Abraha Atbeha rock church

Gheralta, Yeha, Axum, Abune Yemata rock Hewn,

Axum, archaeological sites, churches of Saint Mary of Zion, tomb of king Kaleb, Axum Museum

Tekezze Gorge, Simien Mountains National park, Falasha village, King Fassiladas, Bath of Emperor, Debre Birhan Selassie Church,

Boat trip on Lake Tana, Visit the Island Monasteries

Explore the mysterious eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches of Lalibela

Visit Lake Hayek Estifanos monastery.

Awash National park, visit of the scenery landscape

Dire Dawa – Harar, visit hyena show man

ITINERARY

Arrive at any time. Meet and greet by Enter Ethiopia Tour and Travel representative at Arrivals and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight Sapphire Addis Hotel or similar standard hotel.

Morning fly Mekele. Take a short tour around of Mekele after drive to Hawzien.to visit the rock churches of Gheralta cluster, on the way visit Abreha we Atsbeha rock church and then proceed to Mariam Korkor. On the way, visit Abraha Atbeha rock church.

Overnight Gheralta Lodge or similar standard.

Morning visit Abune Yemata rock Hewn churches. drive 10km to abune yemata around one hour walking then turn to climbing foot hold and hand hold chipped in to the sandstone rock, after few minute climbing visit abune yemata church. Afternoon Drive to Axum on the way visit Yeha temple.

Overnight: – Yared zema hotel or similar standard.

Sightseeing in Axum. It was once the capital of the long Axumite reign, one of the oldest African empires, and represented a connecting point between Africa and Asia for almost a thousand years. Some of the archaeological sites can give you an idea of the former high standard of civilization. There are certainly lots of hidden treasures beneath Axum, yet to be uncovered, with symbolic engravings granite monoliths dating from pre-Christian times, decorated with symbolic engravings.

See the churches of Saint Mary of Zion, which contain the crowns of Ethiopian Kings and other treasures, the tomb of king Kaleb and the Axum Museum, revealing many of the archaeological findings and providing information about the glorious past of the city.

Overnight: – Yared zema hotel or similar standard.

Early morning departure for the country’s highest mountains. Travel through the northern most region of Tigray, the Tekezze Gorge and along the fascinating panoramas of the Simien Mountains. Arrival in the Simien Mountains National Park late afternoon.

Overnight semian Lodge or similar standard.

Travel back to Gondar with a stop at the Ploughshare Women Crafts Training Centre in a Falasha village. After, visit the palaces of King Fassiladas, the Bath of Emperor, Debre Birhan Selassie Church and visit Kusquam, Queen Mentawab’s historic residence just outside the City.

Overnight: – Gonder Goha Hotel or similar standard.

Morning drive to Bahir Dar. Afternoon, boat trip on Lake Tana. Visit the Island Monasteries and churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret, Azoa Mariam (Ura Kidane Mihiret hosts important religious icons from the 16th century. Azoa Mariam is known for its paintings and has an interesting museum.

Overnight Avanti Blue Nile Hotel or similar standard

You will have breakfast & drive to Lalibela. On the way visit the Awramba Community (69 km from Bahir Dar). You will stop for lunch at Nefase Moucha. You will see scenery landscape. You will arrive in Lalibela late in the afternoon. You will check into a hotel and take a break. Dinner will be at the Hotel.

Overnight Maribel Hotel or similar standard.

Today will be the day to explore the mysterious eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches of Lalibela (the UNESCO World heritage site) this group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures were carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 800 years ago. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings.   With magnificent architecture & paintings.

Overnight Maribel Hotel or similar standard.

Today we drive from Lalibela to Kombolcha. On the way visit Lake Hayek Estifanos monastery.

O/N in standard hotel.

Today we drive from Kombolcha to Awash National park. Late afternoon game drive in the park before returning to lodge for the evening.

O/N in Awash fall Lodge or in Hotel.

Drive from Awash to Harar. On the way visit of the scenery landscape. We arrive late afternoon. Evening, you will visit hyena show man.

O/N in standard hotel.

After driving to Dire Daw you will fly back to Addis Ababa and make sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa that includes visiting the National Archaeological Museum, Mercato and free time for shopping. In the evening, you will be guest of Enter Ethiopia Tours at one of the famous traditional restaurants of Addis where you enjoy watching the folkloric dances of the Ethiopian people, and taste Ethiopian meals.

End of the tour. Departure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

– Ethiopian Airlines Passengers – Discounted Rate: $ 255 Per Person (Subjected to change)

– Other Airlines Passengers – Regular Rate: $ 520 Per Person (Subjected to change)

Meet and greetings at the Airport and assistance for Hotel transfer.

Hotel Accommodations with on Double /Twin Room sharing with on a selected hotel lists.

Meals include Breakfasts, (Lunch and Dinner) if full board needed  

Two Bottled water per person per day in the car.

Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees where applicable according to the itinerary.

Local guides fees.

Professional English Speaking National Guide with you throughout the trip.

Transfers and all ground transportations based on A/C Mini Bus as per the itinerary with all fuel expenses.

Boat trip on Lake Tana to visit monasteries and churches on the islands and on Lake Chamo

All necessary Government taxes.

Coffee ceremony, and Honey wine drinks

International and domestic flight

Incidental meals, snacks and drinks

Travel Insurance

Video filming and photography fees.

Personal nature expenses, alcoholic drinks, laundry expenses,

Telephone calls, tips for the tour staffs etc…

Any other expenses except those listed on the inclusion parts.