• Bete Giorgis, Lalibela, Ethiopia, UNESCO Heritage
    Lalibela

    Monolith church of Bete Giorgis at Lalibela The eighth wonder of the world.

  • Gonder / Gondar, Camelot of Africa, UNESCO Heritage, Ethiopia
    Gonder / Gondar

    The Camelot of Africa

  • Harari Traditional House Basketeries.
    Harer

    4th Holy City

  • Monolith Granite Stelae/Obelisk field in Mysterious city of Axum
    Axum

    Monolith Granite Stelae/Obelisk field

  • Endemic Chilada Baboon at Semien Mountains National Park
    Semien Mountains

    Endemic Chilada Baboon at Semien Mountains National Park

UNESCO Heritages and Hidden Gems visit

Lalibela - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, ETHIOPIA

In this program, you will be able to explore the major tangible attractions registered by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. The medieval castles of Gonder (The Camelot of Africa), The eleven rock churches of Lalibela (the eighth wonder of the world), The 17th and 18th-century medieval palace enclosure of Gonder (The Camelot of Africa), The mysterious city of Axum and its giant granite monolith obelisks (The birth of Civilization); The Walled City of Harer, Simien Mountains National Park (The Grand Canyon of Ethiopia - but much better), Lake Tana (the source of the Nile and a Biosphere Reserve),

Note: Please be informed that the above tour can be tailored as per your time, and interest.

It may also be combined with the Meskel celebration program on September 26, 2024.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Addis Ababa and city tour - National Museum, Entoto Church and Museum, Mercato and Statues and Monuments of great historical significance.

Day 2

Fly to Shire Indasilassie and drive 60 km to Axum and city tour of the city.

Day 3

City tour of Axum and drive to Shire Indasilassie and fly back to Addis Abeba.

Day 4

Fly to Lalibela and visit the rock hewn churches.

Day 5

Visit the remaining Rock churches and excursion to Ne'acuto Le'ab cave church.

Day 6

Fly Lalibela to Gonder and City tour of Gonder (The Camelot of Africa)

Day 7

Excursion to Semien Mountains National Park (The splendid Ethiopian Grand Canyon)

Day 8

Fly to Dire Dawa with a connection flight in Addis.



Day 9

Visit the railway station and Drive to Harer. Evening Hyena feeding.

Day 10

City tour of Harer and the surrounding, Daketa rock formations and if lucky the camel market

Day 11

Drive to Dire Dawa and fly back to Addis. Evening Departure to home
Let's Plan Your Trip

Details

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Dress: Field Trip

Fitness Level: Moderate

Pack: Personal Water Flask, Walking Shoe, Sunglass, walking stick, Suncream, Long Sleeves, Scarf for women to enter the churches