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| Viewing: Ethiopia Historic Discovery |
Package ID: 1053 |
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| Ethiopia Historic Discovery |
An Adventurer Accommodated Safari through Ethiopia discovering its fascinating archaeology, colourful history and warm locals.
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DAY 1: Addis Ababa
Arrive at Addis Ababa and transfer in to your hotel.
DAY 2: Addis - Bahir Dar
We fly to Bahir Dar and visit the famous Blue Nile Falls. In the afternoon we enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries of Azwa Mariam and Ura Kidane Mihret. [BLD]
DAY 3: Bahir Dar Gondar
This morning we leave Bahir Dar and drive 185km to Gondar. After lunch we explore this wonderful city. Gondar, founded by Emperor Fasilidas around 1635, is famous for its many medieval castles and the design and decoration of its churches - in particular, Debra Berhan Selassie which represents a masterpiece of the Gondarene school of art. [BLD]
DAY 4: Gondar - Simein Mountains National Park
We head north to the Simein Mountains National Park and visit the breathtaking mountain range and one of the endemic mammals of Ethiopia the Gelada Baboon or the bleeding heart baboon. [BLD]
DAY 5: Simien Mountains National Park - Axum
Drive through the remarkable Tekezze Gorge to the earliest capital of Ethiopia Axum. On our way, visit the villages of the Tigre people. The African nation's historic route begins in the ancient city of Axum, which dates to about 100 B.C. This capital city was the first place in Ethiopia to adopt a new religion -- Christianity. According to the Old Testament, The Queen of Sheba was born in Axum, but travelled to Israel to meet King Solomon. They had a son named Menelik, who later became the first emperor of Ethiopia. Menelik brought the original Arc of the Covenant back to Ethiopia from Israel. [BLD]
DAY 6: Axum
We enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Axum, which includes visiting the Stele Park, the Archeological Museum of Axum, the St. Mary of Zion Church, the palace and tomb of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel (6th Century AD) and the palace of the Queen of Sheba (9th Century BC). [BLD]
DAY 7: Axum Lalibela
In the morning we fly to Lalibela and after lunch we visit the first group of churches of Lalibela that are found north of a small stream called River Jordan. The small town of Lalibela in Ethiopia is home to one of the world's most astounding sacred sites: 11 rock-hewn churches, each carved entirely out of a single block of granite with its roof at ground level. [BLD]
DAY 8: Lalibela
This morning we walk or ride on the back of a mule to the hill top semi monolithic church of Asheton Mariam (13yth Century AD). Here we enjoy a birds eye view of the surrounding area. [BLD]
DAY 9: Lalibela Addis Ababa
After breakfast we fly back to Addis Ababa and h take a short city tour to visit the National Museum of Addis Ababa where the fossil remains of the oldest hominid (Lucy 3.25 mil years old)- is kept at, and Mercato the largest open-air market in Africa. [BLD]
DAY 10: Addis Dire Dawa Harar
Today we fly east to Dire Dawa and drive to the walled town of Harar, which was the Muslim Capital of Ethiopia in the medieval times. On our way to Harar, visit the villages of the Hararghe Oromo people. At Harar we visit the house of the famous French poet Arthur Rimbaud who lived in Harar in the 19th Century, the cultural market of Harar where you can visit the people of Adere (Harari), Oromo and Amhara together, and in the evening drive to one of the gates of Harar to visit the Hyena Man who feeds wild hyenas by hand. [BLD]
DAY 11: Harar Dire Dawa Addis
Drive 55 km to Dire Dawa visiting the largest Chat (Mild Stimulant) Market at Aweday. In Addis have time to make walks on the main streets to visit historical Monuments, and for shopping. In the evening, we will host you at one of the best traditional restaurants of Addis where you can see the folkloric dances of the Ethiopian people and taste their variety of meals. [BLD]
DAY 12: Departure
After breakfast your Ethiopian Discovery comes to an end. You will be taken to the airport for your onward flight. [BLD]
Includes:
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary, enrty fees, english-speaking guide, transport, mineral water
Excludes:
Visas, personal expenses and travel insurance, gratuities, optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Price per Person:
2-3 pax USD 3095 per person
4-6 pax USD 2330 per person
7-14 pax USD 2210 per person
Single Supplement USD 495
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