AD
24 –
The Great Historical Route
6 nights -
From $846 (Addis/Lalibella/Axum/Gondar/Blue Nile/Lake Tana)
Day 1 Addis Ababa. After arrival, city tour of Addis Ababa, notably the palaces of Emperor Haila Salessie, the lions den, Behertsige tropical gardens and Entoto Mountins. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a city hotel.
Day 2 Addis Ababa/Lalibella. Fly early this morning to
Lalibella. Tour of the eight wonder of the world, the 13th century rock hewn churches – notably Bet Giyogis among others. All meals included. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 3 Lalibella/Axum.
Fly this morning
to Axum.
Sightseeing and
tour of the
Obelisk, or
monolithic
Stelae,
constructed
before Christ,
Church of Saint
Mary of Zion,
reputed home of
the Art of the
Covenant. Visit
the birthplace
of the Queen of
Sheba, Great
Mother of Judaic
Ethiopians and
mother to King
Menelick I, who
strengthened
ties with Israel
after her
relationship
with King
Solomon. All
meals included.
Overnight at a
hotel.
Day 4
Axum/Gondar. Fly this morning to
Gondar. Tour the village of
Welleka, home of the Falashas or Judaic Ethiopians before the famous Moses airlift (undertaken by Israel in 1991). Lecture on Falasha culture. All meals included. Overnight at a hotel.
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Day 5
Gondar/Blue Nile. After breakfast, drive to Baha-dar arriving in time for lunch. Tour of the world famous Blue Nile Falls. All meals included. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 6 Blue Nile. After breakfast, take a boat tour of Lake Tana’s 15th Century monasteries of Kebran Gabriel and Ura Kidane with picnic lunches. Return to the hotel for a barbeque dinner. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 7 Blue Nile/Addis Ababa. After breakfast, shop around for curious; lunch at the hotel, afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy cocktails with your Ethiopian host. Dinner is at a local restaurant before the departure of your flight home.
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