Classic Historic Route with Simien Mountains

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This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to visit the northern historical attractions but don’t have much time. Visitors will cover all the important sites in the Historic circuit by flying from one site to the other. It also includes a visit to the Simien Mountains National Park, which is the only natural site of the country that is registered by UN...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Simien Mountains National Park
    • Visit the Blue Nile Falls
    • Discover first group of churches of King Lalibela
    • Visiting the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, Merkato

What's this trip about?

    This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to visit the northern historical attractions but don’t have much time. Visitors will cover all the important sites in the Historic circuit by flying from one site to the other. It also includes a visit to the Simien Mountains National Park, which is the only natural site of the country that is registered by UNESCO as a world Heritage.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAddis Ababa
End CityAddis Ababa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Ethiopia

Attractions

  • Addis Ababa
  • Axum
  • Lake Tana
  • Simien Mountain National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation on a twin/double room sharing basis
    • All meals out of Addis, and only breakfast in Addis
    • All entrance fees
    • Transfers
    • Mule hire
    • Boat rent at Lake Tana
    • All ground transportations with fuel, and insurance
    • Professional English speaking guide
    • Portage fees
    • All local guides
    • Scouts
    • Government tax

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival + Addis

Accommodation: Jupiter International Hotel

Be welcomed by your guide on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, and transfer in to your hotel.

Day 2: Addis – Bahir Dar

Accommodation: Summerland Hotel

Fly from Addis to Bahir Dar and visit the Blue Nile Falls before lunch. In the afternoon, have a boat trip on Ethiopia’s largest water body - Lake Tana (3,600 Km Sq) to visit the island monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret (14th Century AD) and Azwa Mariam (14th Century AD).

Day 3: Bahir Dar – Gondar

Accommodation: Goha Hotel

Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar - the 17th century capital of Ethiopia. In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Castle Compound of Gondar (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the ‘Bath of Emperor Fasiladas’, the church of Quskuam Mariam (17th cen...

Day 4: Gondar – Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation: Simien Lodge

Drive from Gondar to Debark (the headquarter of the Simien Mountain National Park), and after check-in to hotel at Debark drive 36 km farther to the Simien Mountains (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to visit the endemic mammal of Ethiopia - the Gelada Baboon, and the breathtaking scenery of the Simien Mountains.

Day 5: Simien Mountains National Park – Axum

Accommodation: Yeha Hotel

Drive to Axum - the earliest Capital of Ethiopia, crossing the Tekezze Gorge. O/N – Yeha Hotel

Day 6: Axum

Accommodation: Yeha Hotel

Have a sightseeing tour of Axum which includes visiting the Archaeological museum of Axum, the famous stele park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the church of St. Mary of Zion which is believed to be the last resting place of the origina...

Day 7: Axum – Lalibela

Accommodation: Roha Hotel

In the morning, fly to Lalibela – home of the 12th century AD rock hewn churches of King Lalibela. And in the afternoon, visit the first group of churches of King Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Day 8: Lalibela

Accommodation: Roha Hotel

In the morning, mule back ride to the hill top semi monolithic church of Asheton Mariam (13th century AD). Getting to the top of the hill rewards with great and unforgettable scenery of the area. In the afternoon, visit the remaining second and the third group of the churches of Lalibela.

Day 9: Lalibela – Addis + departure

Fly back to Addis and have a half-day city tour of Addis that includes visiting the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, Merkato - the largest open-air market in Africa, and driving to Mt. Entoto (3,200 meters) to have a panoramic view of the capital. In the ...

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Lunch and dinner in Addis
    • Any alcoholic drinks
    • Personal expense like souvenirs, laundry, etc
    • Tips
    • Any expense which is not stated in the ‘Included List’ above
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If you wish to cancel your holiday you must notify the Company in writing as soon as possible. Your notice of cancellation is only effective when it is received in writing. In such case the following cancellation charges will be payable:

* Under 60 days - full invoice/booking value, * Between 60 - 89 days - 50% of invoice/booking value, * Between 90 - 120 days - 25% of invoice/booking value. Although it rarely happens, and SL will do their utmost to avoid doing so, SL must reserve the right to cancel tours and other arrangements. Where your holiday is cancelled (other than due to your default in payment) due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control e.g. over bookings, SL will offer you the choice of purchasing an alternative holiday (and paying or receiving a refund in respect of any price difference) or receiving a full and immediate refund of all monies paid to them.

Some safaris may incur additional cancellation fees (especially gorilla safaris). There will be no refund for any unused portions of a safari once it has commenced. Cancellation penalties on airfares and gorilla permits are additional and may not be included in the above cancellation charges. Cancellation insurance for the total land tour cost is strongly recommended.

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Age Requirements
6 years and up
Additional Information

Route = Historic Route with Simien Mountains National Park

Transportation:- Bus

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