From Addis Ababa: 4-Day Bahir Dar and Gondar Tour 4 Days Bahir Dar and Gondar Castles tour

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ID: GYG805765-O-1286663
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Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 4 days


Description

Explore the ancient cities of Bahir Dar and Gondar on a 4-day tour from Addis Ababa. Discover the history of Ethiopia as you visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret.
Explore the historic cities of Bahir Dar and Gondar on a 4-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit the famous human fossil Lucy, take a boat cruise on Lake Tana, and see the castles and churches of Gondar.

Day 1: Addis Ababa
After being picked up from the airport, drive to the city to visit the famous human fossil Lucy. Then, drive to Mount Entoto where you can watch the panoramic view of Addis Ababa and visit the place of King Menelik II. After lunch, drive to the famous market in Africa called Merkato. Later, attend an Ethiopian traditions house for dinner. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Day 2: Addis Ababa – Bahir Dar
Fly to Bahir Dar and be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, 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. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

Day 3: Bahir Dar – Gondar
After breakfast, begin your journey to Gondar. The Royal Capital of Ethiopia, Gondar was founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, visit the city of Gondar with the drive to the Castles and Churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity) with wonderful murals art, Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.

Day 4: Gondar – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, visit the city of Gondar and fly back to Addis Ababa. Later, have a farewell dinner at Yod Abyssinian traditional house where you can attend to see Ethiopian food, culture, and traditional dance.

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient city of Gondar, known as the Camelot of Africa
  • Visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret on Lake Tana
  • Explore the city of Gondar with its castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas
  • See the famous human fossil Lucy and visit the place of King Menelik II
  • Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana and a traditional Ethiopian dinner

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
for the women, must wear full clothes cover your head till their knees during the monastery of Bahir Dar and in the church of Gondar.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.