Classic (Historical) Route
Highlight
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Transport: Surface
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Bale International Airport (Addis Ababa) where you will be met by Destiny Ethiopia Tour and Travel representative and transfer to hotel. O/N – Hotel
Day 2: After breakfast drive to Debre Markos visiting the 13th century Debre Libanos Monastery and the Blue Nile Gorge. O/N – Hotel.
Day 3: After breakfast drive to Bahir Dar visiting Lake Zengena and afternoon enjoy a boat ride on Lake Tana to visit the famous ancient island monasteries. O/N – Hotel.
Day 4: After breakfast drive to Blue Nile Fall and visit the majestic falls. Continue driving to Gondar-the Camelot of Africa. Afternoon visiting Guzura (Emperor Sertse Dengel) Palace (16th C). O/N – Hotel
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Gondar to visit the 17th & 18th century castles, the Bath of Emperor Fasilades, the monastery of Qusquam and the icon-rich church of Debre Birhan Sillassie. O/N – Hotel.
Day 6: A scenic drive to Lalibela- it is famous for its 11 monolithic rock hewn churches hand carved by king Lalibela in the late 12th and early 13th century A.D. on the way visits the Awramba Community village O/N – Hotel.
Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Lalibela that includes the first, the second and the third groups of rock churches. O/N – Hotel.
Day 8: After breakfast drive to Dessie/Kembolcha visiting Hayk Istifanos monastery en route. O/N – Hotel.
Day 9: After breakfast drive back to Addis, visiting village of the Amhara and Oromo. O/N – Hotel.
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Addis, including National and Archeological Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, St. George Cathedral, Entoto- highest peak in Addis/3200m) for panoramic view of the city and finally Merkato-largest open air market in Africa. Evening farewell dinner party and Departure.