Ethiopia in Depth
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- Family
- duration 13 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7580
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Visit the rock-hewn churches of Tigrai and Lalibela
- See the castles of Gondar
- Enjoy spectacular scenery in the Simien Mountains
- Discover the stelae of Axum
- Marvel at the Lake Tana monasteries
In the northeast of Ethiopia is the little-visited Tigrai region. Over the centuries, churches of differing sizes and architectural styles were carved into cliff faces and rocky outcrops, many still in use today. While following the classic northern circuit through the monasteries of Lake Tana, castles of Gondar, Simien Mountains, and monolithic churches of Lalibela, we get off the beaten path and explore this beautiful region in the heart of Ethiopian history.
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Day 1: Start Addis Ababa; city tour
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Day 2: Fly to Bahar Dar; free afternoon with option of Blue Nile Falls visit
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Day 3: Discover the Lake Tana monasteries
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Day 4: Drive to Gondar; visit the castles, Fasilides' bathhouse and the ceiling of Debre Birhan Selassie church
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Day 5: Drive to Simien Mountains; afternoon hike along the plateau
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Day 6: Continue to Axum
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Day 7: Full day visiting the ancient capital of the Axumite Kingdom
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Day 8: Visit Yeha Temple and through eastern Tigrai to Wukro
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Day 9: Visit rock-hewn churches of Wukro and on to Mekele
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Day 10: Drive through mountains and gorges on the way to Lalibela
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Day 11: Explore the amazing churches of Lalibela
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Day 12: Mule trek up to Ashatan Maryam
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Day 13: Fly to Addis Ababa. End
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- All breakfasts
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- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ethiopia in Depth tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceEthiopia in Depth tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Ethiopia in Depth tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.