Tour Type: Nature, History and Trekking

Routes: Addisabeba-Gondar-Trekking in to the Simien Mountains National park-Gondar-Lalibela-Trekking to Abune Yosef-Lalibela-Addisabeba-

Duration: 18 Days 

Highlight: 8night/9days trekking in to the Simien Mountains National park You will climb  Mt. Emet Gogo (3,926m)   Mt. Innatye (4,070m)   Ras Dejen (4,543m)   High and lowland area Gondar – Sankaber camp (3,250m) – Gich camp (3,600m) – Mt. Emet Gogo (3,926m) – Mt. Innatye (4,070m) – Chenneck camp (3,620m) – Ambiko camp (3,200m) – Ras Dejen (4,543m) – Ambiko camp – Sona camp – Mekarebya camp – Mulit camp -Adi Arkay camp – Gondar-

Trans port; Flight, Driving and Trekking

Tour Type: History and Trekking

Highlight: Addisabeba,Bahrdar-Gondar-Trekking in to the Simien Mountains National park-Gondar-Axum- Hawsen-Mekele-Trekking to Danakil depression- Mekele -Addisabeba-International flight. 8night/9days trekking in to the Simien Mountains National park, 3night/4days trek in to Danakil depression You will climb  Mt. Emet Gogo (3,926m)   Mt. Innatye (4,070m)   Ras Dejen (4,543m)   High and lowland area Gondar – Sankaber camp (3,250m) – Gich camp (3,600m) – Mt. Emet Gogo (3,926m) – Mt. Innatye (4,070m) – Chenneck camp (3,620m) – Ambiko camp (3,200m) – Ras Dejen (4,543m) – Ambiko camp – Sona camp – Mekarebya camp – Mulit camp -Adi Arkay camp – Gondar-

Transport: Flight ,driving, Boat trip and Trekking

Tour Code: EWT

Axum, Ethiopia’s most ancient city, and capital of one of the most glorious empires of the past, boasts of an extremely rich culture of civilization symbolized by the remaining sites and treasures. The Axumite Empire was one of the four great empires of the world and flourished 3000 years ago. It had great control over trade routes of the Red Sea and Indian Ocean; an economically, politically, and socially stable state covering from Saudi Arabia to Central and Southern Africa. Christianity, coin mintage, a special language and a special alphabet describes Axsum’s early civilization.

Bahir Dar is a town set on the southern tip of Lake Tana, where local fishermen still use Tankwa’s (small papyrus boats) for trade and transport. The city is one of the tourist paradises in north western Ethiopia. In Bahir Dar, you will enjoy strolling through palm-lines avenues, relaxing at lake side, visiting ancient monasteries that have been built on the islands of Lake Tana, visiting to awe-inspiring Blue Nile Falls, riding bicycle and much more.

Lake Tana  Covering around 3,673 square kilometers, Lake Tana is the largest lake in Ethiopia and the principal reservoir of the Nile. The lake has 37 islands and 20 of these shelters monasteries and churches. The lake is home to variety of bird and fish species.

Islands and Monasteries in and at the shore of Lake Tana  A boat trip to the islands of Lake Tana is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Bahir Dar. Churches and monasteries were founded during the 14th century on the islands. Most monks of these monasteries spend their days in meditation and cultivating their gardens so they live a completely self- containing life. Some of the most interesting island churches and monasteries include Kibran Gabriel, Ura Kidane Mihret, Azwa Mariam, Mehal Zege Georgis, Dega Estefanons, Narga Selassie; Tana Cherkos and so on . . . You will see priceless collections of icons, historical crowns, crosses and fine royal collections.

Blue Nile Falls  It is found at 30km south of Bahir Dar. The noise, the force and the smoke created by the fall is really worth discovering. On the bottom the fall there is a historic bridge across the Blue Nile River built in the 17C named, Alata Bridge.

Set in a landscape of incomparable beauty, Gondar is popular as tourist attraction for its Medieval Castles and churches. Gondar became the 17th century capital of Ethiopia. During its long years as a capital, the settlement emerged as one of the largest and most populous cities. It was a great commercial centre, trading with the rich lands south of the Blue Nile, as well as with Sudan to the west and the Red Sea port of Massawa to the north-east. Downtown of Gondar shows the influence of the Italian occupation of the late 1930s. The main piazza has shops, a cinema and other public buildings in Italian style distinctively of the period despite later changed and frequently neglect.

The highlight of the attractions is Gondar’s Imperial Structures (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1978). The city’s unique imperial compound contains a number of Castles build between 1632 and 1855 by various emperors who reigned during the period. The castle’s structure is purely made of stone. The most famous buildings include Fasilides Castle, Iyasu’s Palace, Dawit’s Hall, a banqueting hall, a chancellery and library. These dramatic castles, unlike any other in Africa, display richness in architecture that reveals the Axumite traditions as well as the influence of Arabia. Besides, it is interesting to visit the bath of emperor Fasiledes, the ruined palace of Kusquam, and the church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its unique murals.

Gondar’s Imperial Structures (UNESCO World Heritage),  Debra Berhan Selassie Church The Bath of emperor Fasiledes The palace of Kusquam