Yama Ethiopia Tours is always ready to plan and escort your trip to such diverse tourist attraction sites that will be visited within a six-day trip from Addis Ababa to the Northern Historic Route of Ethiopia. Explore Addis Ababa's museums, Bahir Dar's island monasteries and thundering Blue Nile Falls, Gondar's royal castles, and the awe-inspiring rock-hewn churches of Lalibela — a journey across air and land through Ethiopia's ancient history.
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), Trinity Cathedral, the Ethnological Museum, and Entoto Hill for a panoramic view of the city. | Ramada Addis / Best Western Hotel — Bed |
| Day 02 | Fly to Bahir Dar — Lake Tana & Blue Nile Falls Morning flight to Bahir Dar. After check-in and breakfast, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit island monasteries with beautifully decorated frescoes and ancient manuscripts. In the afternoon, drive to Tis Abay to visit the spectacular Blue Nile Falls, then return to Bahir Dar for overnight. | Avanti Blue Nile Resort — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 03 | 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 04 | 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, including Bete Medhane Alem (House of the Redeemer) and Bete Maryam (House of St. Mary). | Maribela Hotel / Mountain View Hotel — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 05 | More Excursions in Lalibela Visit the cave church of Yemrehanna Kristos, located outside Lalibela. After lunch, continue to the second group of rock-hewn churches, including Bete Emanuel, an architectural highlight, and Bete Giorgis, the most iconic and perfectly carved of them all. | Maribela Hotel / Mountain View Hotel — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 06 | Fly Back to Addis Ababa & Departure Fly back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy final sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, attend a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with cultural dance performances, then transfer to the airport for your international departure. | Departure — Breakfast & Farewell Dinner |