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Community Engagement Tour of Ethiopia: Monasteries of Ura Kidane & Kibran Gabriel, Queen of Sheba\'s Palace, National Museum & the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela - 12 Days


Day 1 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Arrive Addis Ababa; meet assist and transfer to hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Ghion Hotel or Similar

Day 2 ADDIS ABABA

Full day City Tour  of Addis Ababa; the first stop is scenic Mount Entoto. At 2500 m, Addis Ababa is the third highest capital in the world and Entoto is several hundred metres higher. Within Entoto's old Imperial Compound, you will visit the churches of Mariam and the Archangel Raguel. Afterwards, stop at the National Archaeological Museum where exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old bones of 'Lucy'. Dinner at the Crown Hotel; enjoy fascinating performances of traditional music and dance from the different regions of Ethiopia different.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Ghion Hotel or Similar

Day 3 BAHIR DAR

Transfer to airport for your flight to Bahir Dar; meet assist and transfer to Hotel. Start volunteer activities.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Kuriftu Resort or Similar

Day 4 BAHIR DAR

Volunteer activities.

Transportation provided

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Kuriftu Resort or Similar

Day 5 BAHIR DAR

Volunteer activities.

Transportation provided

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Kuriftu Resort or Similar

Day 6 BAHIR DAR

Volunteer activities.

Transportation provided

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Kuriftu Resort or Similar

Day 7 BAHIR DAR

Full day Tour of Bahir Dar; highlights will include

Blue Nile Falls

Boat trip on Lake Tana

Monasteries of Ura Kidane and Kibran Gabriel

 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Gonder or Similar

Day 8 GONDAR

Transfer to the airport for the 25 minutes flight to Gondar. the 17th century capital of Ethiopia. renowned for its medieval castles and churches. The primary attraction is the "Royal compound" with many majestic castles. Outside this enclave, there are fascinating historic sites such as the Bath of Fasiledes the Monastary of Qusquam and the icon rich Monastery of Debre Berhan Selassie.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Gonder or Similar

Day 9 LALIBELA

Transfer to the airport for your flight to  Lalibela visit the first group of rock-hewn churches which were built between 800 & 1200 AD and are still active places of worship.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Tukul Village or Similar

Day 10 LALIBELA

Visit the church of Ashetun Mariam by mule - or on foot. There are wonderful views of the surrounding countryside from its mountaintop location. Alternatively you may visit the cave church of Neakuto Leab. 40 km from Lalibela is the beautiful cave church of Yemrehane Kristos, much finer than that of Neakuto Leab. If you are willing to do a full day's touring, you can see both churches today.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Tukul Village or Similar

Day 11 AXUM

Fly to Axum to visit the coronation yard, Queen of Sheba's Palace ruins, Axum Tsion repository of the 'Ark of Covenant' and much more.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Yeha Hotel or Similar

Day 12 AXUM / ADDIS ABABA

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Addis Ababa; afternoon at leisure or last minute shopping. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast



Tour Info


Prices

Number
of travellers
Price per person in US $
Price per person, 2 per room Single Supplement*
6 $ 3495 $ 580
10 $ 3320 $ 580

 

Tour Includes

  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Domestic flights
  • Transfers and assistance
  • Accommodation in the properties listed
  • Tours in private vehicles
  • Experienced tour guides
  • Admissions to all listed sites
  • Luggage handling
  • Meals indicated

 

Tour Does Not Include

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • International flights to/from Ethiopia
  • Gratuities to drivers and guides


Pricing

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