Yama Ethiopia Tours is always ready to plan and escort your trip to such diverse tourist attraction sites that will be visited within a seven-day trip from Addis Ababa to the Northern Historic Route of Ethiopia with Axum. Explore Addis Ababa's museums and hills, the ancient obelisks of Axum, Bahir Dar's Lake Tana, Gondar's royal castles, the wildlife of the Simien Mountains, and Lalibela's awe-inspiring rock-hewn churches.
Itinerary
| Day | Day Activities | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival in Addis Ababa & Sightseeing Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be met by your Yama Ethiopia Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour of Addis Ababa, including the National Museum (home of the famous 'Lucy' fossil), St. George Cathedral, the Ethnological Museum, and Entoto Hill for a panoramic view of the city. | Ramada Addis / Best Western Hotel — Bed |
| Day 02 | Fly to Axum & Full Day Sightseeing A flight further north takes you to the oldest city in Ethiopia, Axum (ET 128, 08:30–10:00), followed by a transfer to the hotel to explore the city. Visit the museum in the Stelae Field, the impressive Stelae Fields, and the grounds of the 16th-century Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion — home of the original Ark of the Covenant — the ruined palace attributed to the Queen of Sheba, and the Tomb of Kaleb and Gebre Meskel. | Sabian International Hotel — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 03 | Fly to Bahir Dar & Sightseeing (Lake Tana) In the morning, fly back to Addis (ET 129, 10:00–11:30) and connect onward to Bahir Dar (ET 244, 12:45–13:55), then transfer to your reserved lodge/hotel. Take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit island monasteries known for their beautifully decorated frescoes and ancient manuscripts. | Avanti Blue Nile Resort / Lake Avenue Hotel — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 04 | Drive to Gondar & Sightseeing Drive to the royal city of Gondar, often referred to as the 'Camelot of Africa.' Visit the Royal Enclosure (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Debre Berhan Selassie Church — famous for its ceiling of angel faces — and the Bath of King Fasilides, used during Epiphany celebrations. | Goha Hotel / Haile Resort — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 05 | Day Trip to Simien Mountains National Park Take a day trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its jagged panorama, exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation, and unique wildlife and birds. Lunch is served by lunch box on top of the view as you combine short hiking with driving, spotting the endemic troops of Gelada Baboons along the way. Drive back to Gondar in the late afternoon for overnight. | Goha Hotel / Haile Resort — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 06 | Fly to Lalibela & Sightseeing Fly to Lalibela in the morning. After hotel transfer and check-in, explore the first group of the magnificent 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Bete Medhane Alem (House of the Redeemer) and Bete Maryam (House of St. Mary). | Maribela Hotel / Mountain View Hotel — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 07 | Fly Back to Addis Ababa & Departure Continue to the second group of rock-hewn churches, including Bete Emanuel and Bete Giorgis, the most iconic and perfectly carved. Fly back to Addis Ababa for final sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, attend a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with cultural dance performances before transferring to the airport for your international departure. | Departure — Breakfast & Farewell Dinner |