» Package: 15 Days North - The Historical Route and Simien Mountains

Day 1:
Early in the morning, depart north to Bahir Dar via Debre Markos. On the way visit the Debre Libanos monastery and the Portuguese Bridge, which was the first bridge in Ethiopia. Continuing to Bahir Dar you will pass through the spectacular Blue Nile Gorge. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

Day 2:
In the morning, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries. In the afternoon, drive out to the Blue Nile Falls for a short hike. Finish the sunset over the beautiful spot at the source of the Nile. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

Day 3:
Today we continue to Gondar. After settling in the hotel, we will explore the castles of King Fasilidas and the famous Debre Birhan Selassie church. Overnight in Gondar.

Day 4:
In the morning we will drive to Sankober in the Simien Mountains. Overnight camping or in lodge.

Day 5:
Trekking in the Simien Mountains. Overnight camping or in lodge.

Day 6:
In the morning we will do some final trekking, taking in the spectacular views of the Simien Mountains and returning to Sankober for overnight camping or in lodge.

Day 7:
Continuing north to Axum, we pass through dramatic landscapes with views of the Simien Mountains along the way. Overnight in Axum.

Day 8:
We explore the historical landmarks of the ancient Axumite Empire, including the Queen of Sheba's Bath, King Bazen's tomb and the ancient stellae erected as burial tombs for the most respected Kings. Overnight in Axum.

Day 9:
In the morning, we go even further back in history as we explore the ruins at Yeha. We will also stop at the Debre Damo monastery for the men to climb to the plateau above for a visit (no women allowed.) Overnight in Adigrat.

Day 10:
Getting a taste for what's to come in Lalibela, we visit the rock-hewn churches of the Tigray Region in the Gheralta Cluster before proceeding to Mekele for overnight.

Day 11:
Today we proceed driving to Lalibela, visiting the Yemrehanna Kristos church on the way. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 12:
The whole day will be dedicated to visiting the rock-hewn churches of the remarkable King Lalibela. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 13:
We will admire the surrounding areas of Lalibela with a hike (on foot or with donkey) to the Asheton Maryam churchm, sitting on the mountain overlooking the town of Lalibela. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 14:
We will start our journey back to Addis Ababa, via Woldia. On the way we will stop in Hayk for beautiful views over Lake Hayk. Overnight in Dessie or Kombolcha.

Day 15:
Our final day of the journey, we continue back to Addis Ababa. If this day is a Monday, we will definitely not miss a stop in Bati for a visit to the camel market before continuing back to Addis.