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A medieval castle with two prominent towers, a drawbridge, and a flag on top. 1
A large gathering of people around a central structure with a cross design, surrounded by trees and hills. 2
A stone structure with a central dome and arched doorways, surrounded by grass and trees. 3
A religious icon with saints and a cross. 4
A mountainous landscape with dense vegetation and a clear sky. 5
By Zelalem Ethiopia Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,853 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Experience guided excursion to the beautiful scenery of Semien Mountains
    • Visit the 14th-century Monastery on Lake Tana and Blue Nile Waterfall

Activity location

    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

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5-Day, Ethiopia: 5-Day Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien, and Lalibela Tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Price details
€1,853.00 x 1 Adult€1,853.00
Total
Price is €1,853.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Accommodation
  • Inclusions
    Domestic Flights
  • Inclusions
    Car with Fuel and driver
  • Inclusions
    All entrance fees
  • Inclusions
    Professional English,German and French guides
  • Inclusions
    All meals and unlimited Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Boat Trips
  • Inclusions
    Scouts
  • Exclusions
    Photography and Videography
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Souvenir Shops
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Things that are not listed in the Inclusions

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Drinks in the vehicle, Explosive substances, Intoxication, Littering, Making fire, Making noise, Military-style clothing, Nudity, Party groups, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Riding the animals, Smoking in the vehicle, Touching marine life
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Day 1
    Early in the morning, depart on a flight for Bahir Dar. After arrival, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit a selection of the monasteries hidden on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. Visit the Zegie Peninsula and the monastery of Azuwa Maryam and Ura Kidane Mehret and the outlet of the Blue Nile River. In the afternoon, drive out to the Blue Nile Water Autumn for a short hike in the area. Overnight: Bahir Dar

    Day 2
    After breakfast, head to north to Gondar town. The 3-hours drive will take you through rural villages offering wonderful insight into the landscape. After briefly settling in your hotel, explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure, with six castles and several other buildings. Additionally, visit Fasilidas’s Pool, still used for Timket celebrations today, Ras Gimb Palace Museum and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia. Overnight: Gondar

    Day 3
    We will have an excursion to Debark in the Semien Mountains, This range lies north of Gondar and many of the peaks rise above 4300m, with the highest peck of Mt. Ras Dashen at 4560m being the fourth highest mountain in the African continent. On the way, there maybe the opportunity to visit a Falasha village (Jewish community) who are thought to have arrived in Ethiopia 3,000 years ago at the time of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. This afternoon we will take a short hike for a couple of hours to enjoy the wilderness of this mountain region, and here both gelada monkeys and lammergeier bird can often be spotted. The combination of these tracks and the spectacular scenery make for excellent walking. Overnight: Gondar

    Day 4
    Depart from Gondar on a morning flight to Lalibela, the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites. After lunch, start your tour of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Explore the Northwestern Cluster of churches, Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women) as well as Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Overnight: Lalibela

    Day 5:
    In the morning after breakfast visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches Bet Giyorgis which was constructed in honour of the patron saint of Ethiopia Saint George. Finally on the way to the airport visit Nakutolab, a cave church. which s named after its constructor, the nephew and successor of king Lalibela. After visiting Nakutolab you will drive to airport to your domestic flight and return to Addis Ababa
    End of the tour

Location

Activity location

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    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia