Ethio Backpacker Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive to Addis Ababa and Visit

Arrive to Addis Ababa and Visit

Arrive to Addis Ababa
Our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your Hotel. If you will be arriving either in the morning or in the afternoon we will provide complimentary city tour. You will see the National Museum and Entoto Park.

Main Destination:
Addis Ababa (City)
Accommodation:
Harmony Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Fly Addis Ababa to Bahir dar, Visit Lake Tana monastery & Blue Nile waterfall

Fly Addis Ababa to Bahir dar, Visit Lake Tana monastery & Blue Nile waterfall

Fly From Addis To Bahir dar: Visit Lake Tana Monasteries and Blue Nile Waterfall
Our driver will pick you up from the airport and will take you to your Hotel After you refresh up you will head to Lake Tana which is Ethiopia’s largest lake. You will have a boat trip to the Monasteries. After lunch drive out to and visit Blue Nile falls. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

Main Destination:
Bahir Dar (City)
Accommodation:
Jacaranda Hotel Bahir Dar
  • Mid-range hotel located in Bahir Dar (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Drive bahir dar to Gonder, Visit Fasil Castel and Debrebirhan selasea

Drive bahir dar to Gonder, Visit Fasil Castel and Debrebirhan selasea

Bahirdar To Gondar After breakfast continue to Gondar. After settling in your hotel, explore the sites of Gondar, including a visit to the Royal Enclosure and the Debre Birhan Selassie church, with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia. Overnight in Gonder.

Main Destination:
Gondar (City)
Accommodation:
HaZ Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Gondar (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Fly from Gonder to lalibela, Visit the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Fly from Gonder to lalibela, Visit the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Fly From Gondar To Lalibela
You will visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River. These Churches were carved during the time of King Lalibela (1181 – 1221) and are registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Main Destination:
Lalibela (Town)
Accommodation:
Tabor Hotel Lalibela
  • Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Visit the rock hewen churches of Lalibela and Cave church neakutolab

Visit the rock hewen churches of Lalibela and Cave church neakutolab

Visit Lalibela After breakfast, have an excursion trip to the cave-built up church of Ne’akuto Le’ab (13th Century AD) which is famous for its wide collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts and icons. If this day is Saturday, spare some time at the interesting weekly market of Lalibela. After lunch, visit the second and third group of churches of Lalibela.
In the city of Lalibela you will see about Eleven Rock Churches organized into groups of three.

Main Destination:
Lalibela (Town)
Accommodation:
Tabor Hotel Lalibela
  • Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Fly from Lalibela to Axum

Fly from Lalibela to Axum

Fly From Lalibela To Axum
Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel before venturing out to the Northern Stelae field to see the 4th century obelisks that lend the region its name. You'll then embark on a day of discovery as you explore the ruins of Dungur, better known as the Queen of Sheba's Palace, as well as the tombs of ancient figures such as King Kaleb, King Gebre Meskel, and more. You'll then proceed to St. Mary's of Zion Cathedral, fabled home of the Ark of the Covenant. Overnight in Brana Hotel.

Main Destination:
Axum (City)
Accommodation:
Brana Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Axum (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Visit Yeha Temple, Mariam and Daniel Korkor Churches

Visit Yeha Temple, Mariam and Daniel Korkor Churches

Axum – Hawzien
In the morning you will drive to Hawzien and on the way you will visit Yeha temple. Then you will visit Mariam and Daniel Korkor Churches which are the most impressive architecturally. A huge, high ceiling is supported by 12 free standing pillars. Overnight in Wukro Lodge.

Main Destination:
Axum (City)
Accommodation:
Wukro Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Tigray
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Visit Abune Yemata Guh and Fly back to Addis Ababa

Visit Abune Yemata Guh and Fly back to Addis Ababa

Hawzien – Mekele- Addis Ababa
In the morning your driver will pick you up from your Hotel (You can choose the time you want to get picked up, you can inform your driver) You will visit Abuna Yemata Guh; to visit this church, one should walk for about an hour to commence a steep ascent up the side of the Gheralta massif. This steep ascent soon turn into a climb using foot holds and hand holds chipped into the sandstone rock by the passage of many hands and feet. Late afternoon drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis.

Main Destination:
Mekele (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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