Historic Tour to the North 5 Days and 4 Nights

Duration: 5 Days & 4 Nights

Transportation: Flight, surface & water

Our shortest tour that encompasses the major historical sites of the north. Four domestic flights on Ethiopian Airlines are included. This tour does not always have pre scheduled departure dates. However, if flights and hotels are available we can guarantee a departure on the dates you request.
Day 01 Addis Ababa – Bahar Dar
Fly to Bahar Dar on Ethiopian Airlines. Visit the Marketplace in Bahar Dar. Take a boat tour on Lake Tana, the largest Lake in Ethiopia, and visit ancient island monasteries.
Overnight Hotel – Bahar Dar
Day 02 Bahar Dar – Gondar
Drive through the countryside to Gondar. Tour the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian Kings beginning in the early 17th century. Having survived several wars, including air raids during World War 2, the castles are a testament to the resilience of this once mighty African Empire. Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its religious art and especially its iconic ceiling depicting angels.
Overnight Hotel – Gondar