5-Day Highlights of the Historic Route

Overview

An eye opening tour of Ethiopia which give you a highlights Lake Tana which is the source of Nile, the longest river in Africa, then proceed to Gondar, a palace built in the 16th century. Semien Mountains National park, the fourth highest peak in Africa and also the highest point in Ethiopia; which is the home for the endemics of Gelada Baboon, Walia Ibex, Ethiopian Wolfs and the like.

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses hotels.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers.

Minimum age

2 years old

Activities & Transport

Activities:

Game drives & nature hikes/walks

Transport:

Minivan, boat & air transfer

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchis	All meals included
2	Delano Hotel	All meals included
3-4	Haile Resort Gondar	All meals included
5	No accomodation	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Itineraries

Day 1

Arrival

You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with the drive up to Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then to the Ethnographic museum, which use to be the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To wrap up you will drive to Merkato, the biggest open market in East Africa. Visit and drive back to your hotel for your overnight.

Destination
Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation

Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchis

Mid-range hotel located in or near Addis
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2

Fly to Bahir Dar

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Bahir Dar. Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Later you will take a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret which is the most famous of the Zege peninsula monasteries. Afternoon, you will drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile falls. (Note that the volume of the water could be minimal because of the construction of the new dam). You will enjoy the stunning view of Lake Tana from your hotel deck and also sunset.

Destination
Bahir Dar (City)

Accommodation

Delano Hotel

Mid-range hotel located in or near Bahir Dar
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3

Drive to Gondar

After having your breakfast, you will begin your journey to Gondar. The Royal Capital of Ethiopia, Gondar was founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon you will visit the city of Gondar with the drive to the Castles which includes five castles, David concert hall, lion cages and sauna room. Visit and proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity)built by the Iyasu in 1690. The church is highly elaborated with Wonderful murals arts.

Destination
Gondar (City)

Accommodation

Haile Resort Gondar

Mid-range hotel located in or near Gondar
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4

Excursion to Simien Mountains National Park

This day you will have an excursion to Sanqaber a segment of the Semen Mountain. This is a sight, which is termed as the most wild and spectacular of all Ethiopian landscapes- 'the roof of Africa.' Enjoy the magnificent scenery and stunning view. You will also be able to see the endemics of Gelada Baboon, also called bleeding-heart baboons, are the only grass-eating primates and consume a diet more akin to those eaten by ungulates. You get a chance to see a group of Geladas between 100 - 300.

Destination
Simien Mountains National Park

Accommodation

Haile Resort Gondar

Mid-range hotel located in or near Gondar
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5

Addis Ababa

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Addis. Upon your arrival in Addis you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the day use. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Destination
Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation

Not Specified

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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5-Day Highlights of the Historic Route