Ethiopia History Tour | ichinaplatform

Hawzien, Axum, Gondar, Bahirdar, Awramba, Lalibela for 8days/7nights

Day 1: Mekelle - Hawzien

After a drive of 47km we turn to the West pista road into the beautiful landscape full of amazing shaped mountains, the area of Gheralta and Hawzien. In here are more than 60 of the Rock Hewn Churches; in the whole Tigray Region are around 120 churches. Some are easily to reach, to visit others you have to take a walk or a climb up on the rocks what offers you, next to the interesting history of the churches, a spectacular view. With a local guide we are going to visit 2 or 3 churches.

Overnight: Hotel in Hawzien

Day 2: Hawzien – Axum

After a drive of 220km we reach Axum which belongs to Ethiopia´s most visited and interesting star attractions and UNESCO lists it as a World Heritage Site! 400 years BC the history of the powerful kingdom Axum started and thought it was the most powerful one. Now a days the sites prove and show you about Axum and its history. After Lunch, We take a professional guide who explains you about the attractions and answers detail questions of you.

Overnight: Hotel in Axum

Day 3: Axum – Gondar

Drive to Gondar(310km) , on the way visit and stop shot in different spot in the beautiful highlands of Limalimo, visit the way of life of the people of Amhara, lunch in debark which is the nearest city to visit the magnificent nature of Simien mountains , evening arrive in Gondar.

Overnight hotel in Gondar

Day 4: Gondar - BahirDar

Morning after breakfast, visit the church of Debrebrhan Selassie, Royal Castel of Fasil and different kings which are wonderful architectural art of the Castel which dates back 16th century and Fasil bath which is a place where annual baptism celebration takes place. Lunch in Gondar .After lunch drive to BahirDar( 185km) , after check in to in your hotel , at night you will be amused in the traditional music houses called Azmari .

Overnight: Hotel in BahirDar

Day5: Visit in BahirDar

Visit in the Lake Tana monasteries of Zege , boat excision along the lake and the beautiful spectacular view in the lake. After lunch drive to the Awramba village community.

Overnight: Guest room in Awramba

Day 6: Awramba

Morning after breakfast visit the Awramba community which are known for their unique way of life philosophy ,social and economic system ,meet Zumra head of the village and listen how their ways of life functions. Lunch on the way city called Debretabor, evening arrive in Lalibela.

Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela

Day 7: Full day visit in Lalibela

Full day visit of the 11 rock hewn churches of Lalibela dated back 11century, unbelievable architectural design of the churches made from a single rock , and considered as among the 8th wonders of the world and registered as world heritage by UNESCO.

Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela

Day 8: Lalibela – Addis

Fly to Addis and city tour.

Transportation to the airport