BLT003

Tour Code: BLT 003 | Historical sites by AIR

Historical sites by AIR
Duration 10Days.9 Nights
Day1: A.M Arrive in Addis Ababa. P.M. City Tour of Addis Ababa. Overnight Ghion Hotel.
Day2: Fly to Axum, ancient Capital of Ethiopia, which is the site of a number of remarkable Monolithic stone Steles, or obelisks, each carved from a single huge piece of rock. Overnight Yeha Hotel.
Day3: Fly to Lalibela, the site of 11 remarkable rock hewn monolithic churches believed to have been built by king Lalibela in the late 12th or early 13th century. In this day you will explore the first group of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Over night Roha Hotel.
Day 4: Full day in and around Lalibela: Morning –Half mule or half trek to Asheton Mariam rock hewn church which is located 8km from the town of Lalibela. P.M. Visit the second group of Lalibela’s churches. Over night Roha Hotel.
Day5: Fly to Gondar, the 17th capital of Ethiopia. Gondar the capital of Ethiopia, You will visit the Castles, & Debra Berhan Silassie Church with its beautiful Paintings of Angelic Ceilings, and finally the bath of Fasilades. Over night Goha Hotel.
Day6: Drive to Bahir Dar
A.M. Drive to Bahir dar and check in to the Tana Hotel .P.M. you will be visiting URA Kidnamehiret Church, on lake Tana to admire the beautiful monasteries over the Lake’s Islands. Over night Tana Hotel.
Day7: A.M. Drive to the spectacular Blue Nile water falls (30kms from Bahir Dar).To reach there it is expected to walk the uphill for about 20-30 minutes to reach the best view points of the falls.
Come back to Bahir Dar at a mid- day for lunch. P.M. You will make a Tour of Bahir Dar. Over night Tana Hotel.
Day8: Fly back to Addis Ababa
Fly back to Addis Ababa, and make city tour of Addis Ababa and also visit the Merkato, biggest open air market in Africa and Souvenirs shops. Overnight Ghion Hotel.
Day 9: Departure.

BLT004

Tour Code: BLT 004 | Historical Sites by Air & Surface

Historical Sites by Air & Surface
Duration: 16Days, 15Nights
Day1: Arrive in Addis Ababa. Over night Ghion Hotel.
Day2: Drive from Addis Ababa to Debra Markos. Over night Shebele Hotel.
Day3: Drive from Debra Markos to Bahir Dar. Over night Tana Hotel.
Day4: Bahir Dar, visit Blue Nile falls and Boat trip on Lake Tana. Over night the same Hotel.
Day5: Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar. Over night Goha Hotel.
Day6: Drive from Gondar to Axum. Over night Yeha or Rehmia Hotel.
Day7: Visit Axum. Over night the same Hotel.
Day8: Drive from Axum to Adigrat, visitingYeha Temple. Over night Woldusebagadis Hotel.
Day9: Drive from Adigrat to Mekele. Over night Axum Hotel.
Day10: Drive from Mekele to Lalibela. Over night Roha Hotel.
Day11: Visit the churches of Lalibela .Over night the same Hotel.
Day12: Drive from Lalibela to Dessie. Over night Fasika Hotel.
Day13: Drive from Dessie to Addis Ababa. Over night Ghion Hotel.
Day14: Fly to Dire Dawa and drive to Harar. Over night Heritage Plaza Hotel.
Day15: Fly back to Addis Ababa. Over night Ghion Hotel.
Day16: Departure.

BLT005

Tour Code: BLT 005 | Historical & Cultural Sites by Surface

Historical & Cultural Sites by Surface.
Duration: 28Days & 27 Nights

Day1: Arrival in Addis Ababa Bishoftu Lakes Tour & Travel welcomes you on your arrival in Addis at Bole International Air port and transfers you to the Hotel. Overnight Ghion Hotel.
Day2: Debere Markos
After lunch drive to Debere Markos via Dejen. On the way after 100kms drive, visit the 13th C Monastery of Debere Libanos and the 17th C Portuguese Bridge. And admire the Blue Nile Gorge. Overnight Debere Markos Shebel Hotel.
Day3: Debere Markos to Bahir Dar.
Drive about 250kms to Bahir Dar through the beautiful scenery and visiting the Amhara people & their villages. P.M., City tour of the town of Bahir Dar. Overnight Tana Hotel.
Day4: Bahir Dar
A.M., Drive to Blue Nile water falls, expected to walk the uphill for about 20-30minutes to reach the best viewpoint of the falls. P.M you will make a Boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the Zege Pensulas and its famous 14th C Monasteries of URA Kidnamehiret. Overnight the same Hotel.
Day5: Bahir Dar to Gondar.
A.M., Drive to Gondar and check into the Goha Hotel. P.M. Visit the castles, Debre Berhan Silassie Church with its beautiful paintings of the angelic Ceilings, and the bath of Fasiladas. Overnight Goha Hotel.
Day6: Gondar- Axum
On this day, you drive long but enjoying very spectacular landscape along the semien Mountains and Tekeze Gorge. Overnight Yeha Hotel.
Day7: Axum
Full day City tour of Axum for its historical and archeological and religious attractions, Museums, St. Mary of Tseion (Where legend says the Ark of Covenant is here brought from Jerusalem by King Menelik I), Stele park and the Tomb of kings. Overnight Yeha Hotel.
Day8: Axum to Mekele.
Drive to Mekele on the way visiting Yeha Temple, Wukro Churkos, and Abraha Atsba rock churches. Over night Axum Hotel.
Day 9: Mekele to Lalibela
On this day, you will have the longest drive of the tour through the rugged topography of the road which is adventurous and nice to experience along with the magnificent scenery (gigantic, ups and downs landscape). Over night Roha Hotel.
Day 10: Lalibela
A.M Visit the first group of the rock-hewn Churches that includes: Bet Medehanialem, Bet Mariam, Bet Meskel, Bet Denagel, & Bet Gologota. P.M. visit Bet Emanuel, Bet Merkorios, Bet Abba Libanos and Bet Gebriel- Rufael Churches and Bet Girogis. Over night Roha Hotel.
Day 11: Lalibela to Kombolcha.
Drive 300kms to Kombolcha through the highland area of Delb, Where you can see the endemic mammals of Gelada baboon. Over night stay in Tekele Hotel.
Day 12: Kombolcha to Awash
Drive to Awash National park the best game viewing reserve in Ethiopia. Over 460 species of birds have been recorded in this area. Wild life is also seen in the vicinity of the park. Over night Genet Hotel.
Day13: Awash
After having breakfast you will be visiting Awash National park for half- day. Then drive to Harar.
Over night Heritage Plaza Hotel.
Day 14: Harar
This day you will visit the colorful Muslim and Christian markets (known for basketry) the Museum and the traditional Hararie houses situated within the famous walled city. In the evening visit the hyena man while he feeds the hungry hyenas. Overnight Heritage Plaza Hotel.
Day 15: Harar to Nazareth
After breakfast drive to Nazareth on the way you are going to admire the Oromo and Kereyou tribes and in late afternoon arrive to Nazareth. Overnight Rift Valley Hotel
Day 16: Nazareth to Arba Minch
A.M. drive to Arbaminch on the way you will see the Rift Valley Lake of Ziway and Admire the area, and finally you will drive to Chencha to see the Dorze tribe with their weaving culture. Overnight Swaynes Hotel.
Day 17: Arba Minch
A.M drive to Netchsar National park, which is the home of Swaynes Hearbeest, Zebra and numerous birds in the National park. In the afternoon you will make a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see the Crocodile market. Overnight Swaynes Hotel.
Day 18: Arbaminch to Jinka
After an early breakfast you will drive to Jinka on the way you will visit the Konso village and having your lunch at Woyto and proceed to Jinka on the way you will be able to visit one of the Tsemay people villages. Overnight Resort Hotel.
Day 19: Jinka - Mursi Village - Jinka
An excursion trip to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people. The Mursi are well known for the large clay discs that the woven wear, inserted in their slit lower lips. P.M. make a game drive to see variety birds and Animals and drive back to Jinka. Overnight Resort Hotel.
Day 20: Jinka - Dimeka Market - Turmi.
Drive from Jinka to Turmi through Dimeka. Every Saturday or Tuesday a colorful market is held in Dimeka. Proceed to Turmi, en route visit one of the Hammer villages. Overnight in Tent.
Day 21: Excursion trip to Murulle
A.M drive to Korcho village (in Murulle area), visit the Karo people, who are well known for elaborate body painting. Overnight in Tent.
Day 22: Drive to Konso
Drive from Turmi to Konso, on the way you will visit Erbore people in their village, continue driving up to Konso, where you will see the market of Dokotu which is held every Monday. Overnight Green Hotel.
Day 23: Drive to Yabello
Drive from Konso to Yabello, en route you will visit one of the Borena tribal villages. Overnight Yabello Motel.
Day 24: Yabello - Wondo Genet
Drive to Wondo Genet en route you will see the Enset (false Banana plantation) and some coffee plantation. Overnight Wabi Shebel Hotel.
Day 25: Wondo Genet - Addis Ababa
A.M you will enjoy in the swimming natural hot spring water and drive to Addis Ababa on the way you will admire the Rift valley area and Lakes. Late afternoon arrive in Addis. Overnight Ghion Hotel.
Day 26: Full day city of Addis Ababa, Farewell Dinner and evening departure.
After breakfast you will have full day city tour of Addis Ababa that includes: - National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Trinity Cathedral, Mount Entoto and Merkato.