Historical Attractions

Axum

AXUM is the capital of one of the most glorious empires of the ancient world dating back to 1000 BC. Once the seat of the Queen of Sheba, this ancient capital is the site of the famous Obelisks. It's through Axum where Christianity was introduced to the country in the 4th Century.

This has given rise to Axum to be a centre of religion and civilization. This ancient capital offers to the international traveller the stelae field, Axum Zion (the first Ethiopian Orthodox Church), different archeological sites, tombs and remains of palaces.

Lalibela

Lalibela is famous for its 11 rock-hewn churches built in the 12th century. Most travel writers describe these Churches, which are still active in use, as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". They are hewn out of a living rock. Of all the churches, Bete Giorgis is famous for its architectural perfection.

Gonder

Gonder - Ethiopia's capital in the 17th and 18th centuries is known for its castles built by Emperor Fasiladas and his successors from 1632-1730. Gondar, which is often referred to as the “Camelot of Africa”, never fails to charm visitors with its impressive setting. Debre Berhane Sellassie Church is famous for its paintings on the ceiling, dominantly decorated with winged Angles.

Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar is Located in the southern shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake covering an area of 3,600 sq. kms. There are 37 islands housing 20 Churches and Monasteries. Ura Kidanemeheret, famous for its paintings, is a monastery that is open for a visit to both men and women.

Harar

The ancient walled city of Harar, one of the holy cities of Islam, was for many centuries a major commercial center and still retains its fascination with its residents’ colorful dress, unusual housing and, of course, its hyena feeders -- an authentic practice that is the only one of its kind in the world. 

Axum, Lalibela, Gonder and Harar are World Heritage Sites.

PROGRAMMES -

Tour Code: MT 321
Duration:  6 Nights / 7 Days
Mode of Transport: By Air.

Day 1. Arrival to Addis. Transfer to hotel for an overnight in Addis
Day 2. Fly to Bahir Dar. Boat Trip on lake Tana. Overnight Tana Hotel. 
Day 3. Drive to the Blue Nile falls, fly to Gonder and take  a city tour. Overnight Goha Hotel.
Day 4. Fly to Lalibela. Visit the Rock Hewn churches. Overnight Roha Hotel.
Day 5. Visit Lalibela rock hewn churches. Overnight Roha Hotel in Lalibela.
Day 6.  Fly to Axum. Visit the sites in Axum. Overnight Yeha Hotel.
Day 7. Fly to Addis. In evening, transfer to airport for departure.

Tour Code: MT 322
Duration:  13 Nights / 14 Days
Mode of Transport:  By Surface

Day 1 Arrival in Addis Ababa. Transfer to Hotel for an overnight in Addis.
Day 2  Drive Addis Ababa – Debre Markos.  Overnight Debre Markos.
Day 3  Drive Debre Markos – Bahir Dar. City tour of Bahir Dar. Overnight Bahir Dar
Day 4  Drive Bahir Dar – Blue Nile Falls and boat trip on Lake Tana. Overnight Bahir Dar
Day 5  Drive Bahir Dar – Gonder. Visit Gonder and overnight Gonder.
Day 6  Drive Gonder – Semien Mountains. Overnight Debark.
Day 7  Drive Debark –Axum. Overnight Axum.
Day 8  Visit sites in Axum. Overnight Axum.
Day 9  Drive Axum – Mekele. Visit rock hewn churches en route. Overnight Mekele
Day 10 Drive Mekele – Lalibela. Overnight Lalibela.
Day 11 Visit the Rock Hewn Churches in Lalibela. Overnight Lalibela.
Day 12 Excursion to Churches around Lalibela. Overnight Lalibela.
Day 13 Drive Lalibela – Dessie. Overnight Dessie.
Day 14 Drive Dessie – Addis Ababa. Overnight Addis.
Day 15 City tour and shopping. Then departure.

Note: The above programs can be shortened or combined depending on your interest and time.