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Historic Trekking Route
LEGEND has it that Emperor Menelik I, the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, brought the Ark of the Covenant from Jerusalem to Axum , where he settled and established one of the world's longest known, uninterrupted monarchical dynasties.
This is only one example of Ethiopian's magnificent history, which encompasses legend and tradition, mystery and fact, from a powerful and religious ancient civilization. The well trodden path through Ethiopia’s famous and fascinating historical places takes you through a scenic, magnificent world of fairy tale names, such as Lalibela, Gondar, Axum and Bahir Dar.
Historic North is accessible by road and by air throughout the year. Daily flights connect besides Addis Ababa the four historical sites to each other. Travelling the route by plane, by car or both will offer you a glimpse into a truly remarkable past. As well as many priceless historical relics, you'll also see the castles at Gondar , the churches of Lalibela hewn out of the living rock, the mysterious giant stelae at Axum, the ruins of the Queen of Sheba's palace, and the magnificent Blue Nile Falls .
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Transfers |
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Accommodation at the hotels specified on a twin bed and bed and breakfast. |
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Meals, soft drink & bottled water |
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All entrance fees |
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All Local Guide fees and one escorted Guide in all tours (tour leader) |
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Farewell dinner at one of the best Traditional Hotel |
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Cook service |
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4x4 Drives including drivers allowance , fuel expense and comprehensive insurance. |
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All Local Tax and Government Tax (VAT) |
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Single room - Supplements US$450.00.
• Airport tax (20 USD) to be paid up on departure
• Alcoholic drinks
• Video and camera charges if and where applicable
• Visa Expenses
• Travel insurance
• Other expenses of personal nature like tips and telephone calls |
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Suitability / Level |
Easy |
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Max Group Size |
15 |
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Itinerary
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NOTE: Possible to do it in the months of June, July and August - this is the rainy season - please contact us if you're interested in doing this tour in these months.
Day 01: Arrival in Addis Ababa (Mid Night) and Half Day city tour.
Day 02: Drive to Bahir Dar en-route visit the Debre Libanos Monastery. Bahir Dar, set at an altitude of 1830 m, is a comfortable base for excursion by land and water to the Blue Nile waterfalls and a number of historic lake-side churches and monasteries. Over night Hotel.
Day 03: Morning Visit the Blue Nile fall and afternoon Boot tripe on Lake Tana to visit the Island monasteries.
Day 04: Drive to Gonder and afternoon visit the Fassiledes castle and the church of Debrebirhan Sillassie. The next stop on the historic route, with its strategic hilltop location at an altitude of 2200 m in the Southern foothills of the Simien Mountains, is the graceful city of Gondar , site of numerous castle-like palaces, dating back from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The city was founded by Emperor Fasilidas in the 17 th century and remained the capital of Ethiopia for the next two centuries Over night Hotel.
Day 05: In the morning drive to the Semien mountains National park. Impressive, some of the most dramatic scenery in Africa as well as quite diversified fauna and flora, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ethiopia 's popular hiking destination. Over night camping at Sankaber camping sight.
Day 06: Continue the trekking at the national park and over night at Gich Camping sight.
Day 07: we will be able to see also on our third day of stay the central part of the national park and return back to Debark. Over night Local Hotel.
Day 08: Drive the northern Ethiopia ancient city of Axum, regarded as the cradle of Ethiopian culture and Christianity, is the country's oldest extant urban settlement. From around 200 BC to 700 AD. Over night hotel
Day 09: On the second day of stay at Axum we will be able to visit the mysterious monolithic stelea and the city’s museum. Over night hotel
Day 10: Drive to Mekele en-route visiting Yeha and Deber Damo Monastry and depend on our time some rock hewn churches. Over night hotel
Day 11: Drive to Lalibela through dramatic highland scenery. Lalibela, Perched at an altitude of 2630 m, among wild craggy mountains and vast rocky escarpments, Lalibela is a strikingly singular town famed for its 12 th century rock-hewn churches. No matter if you've visited other rock-hewn churches in the rest of the world; nothing will prepare you for these. Over night Hotel.
Day 12: Full day visit of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and over night Hotel.
Day 13: Drive from Lalibela to Dessie.
Day 14: Drive back to Addis Ababa.
DAY 15: Full Day Visit Addis Ababa, Shopping and Fare wale traditional Dinner evening
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Sankaber camping sight.
Gich Camping sight. |
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Holidays
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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| Trip: |
Historic Trekking Route |
| Duration: |
14 nights/14 days |
| Company: |
Tom Tours and Trekkings
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| Location: |
Addis Ababa |
| Region: |
Ethiopia,
Africa |
| Price: |
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EUR2965
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| Flights: |
Not Included 
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| Availability: |
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, |
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