Yama Ethiopia Tours

Package:Luxury Lalibela & Northern Historical Circuit

Duration:08 Days / 07 Nights

Lalibela Bete Giyorgis aerial view

Stay in Lalibela's finest lodges with panoramic mountain views. Enjoy private dawn access to Bete Giyorgis church before tour groups arrive. Expert historian guides bring the 12th century Zagwe dynasty to life across Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, and Bahir Dar in complete comfort with private flights and dedicated concierge service.

Itinerary

DayDay ActivitiesRemark
Day 01
VIP Arrival in Addis Ababa & Private Museum Tour

Arrive at Bole International Airport with VIP tarmac greeting and express customs clearance. Transfer to your 5 star hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a private guided tour of the National Museum featuring Lucy fossil remains and Trinity Cathedral.

Sheraton Addis / Hyatt Regency, Bed and Breakfast
Day 02
Private Charter to Bahir Dar & Lake Tana Monastery Cruise

Board your private charter flight to Bahir Dar. Cruise Lake Tana aboard a luxury private vessel to visit the 14th century Ura Kidane Mehret monastery with private access to ancient royal crowns and illuminated manuscripts.

Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bahir Dar, Full Board
Day 03
Scenic Drive to Gondar & Royal Enclosure Exclusive Tour

Drive through fertile highland countryside to Gondar. Enjoy private historian led access to Fasil Ghebbi stone castles and the fairy tale bathhouse of Emperor Fasilides. Dinner featuring regional wine pairings.

Gondar Hills Resort, Full Board
Day 04
Private Charter to Axum Ancient Stelae & Ark Chapel

Fly to Axum, capital of the ancient Aksumite Empire. Visit the giant monolithic stelae park, King Kaleb underground royal tombs, and the sanctuary chapel of Our Lady Mary of Zion.

Sabean International Hotel Luxury Suite, Full Board
Day 05
Private Flight to Lalibela & VIP Sunset View

Fly to sacred Lalibela and transfer to your luxury mountain lodge. Enjoy a private sunset reception overlooking the Lasta mountains before your first evening glance at the cross shaped church of Bete Giyorgis.

Mezena Lodge, Full Board
Day 06
Exclusive Dawn Church Access & Monolithic Circuit

Experience private dawn access to Lalibela rock churches before public opening hours. Attend sacred chant ceremonies guided by a dedicated senior deacon historian.

Mezena Lodge, Full Board
Day 07
Asheten Mariam Mountain Monastery Mule Trek

Ascend Asheten Mariam mountain monastery on private mules or luxury 4x4. Enjoy a champagne picnic lunch prepared by your private chef overlooking the Lasta valley.

Mezena Lodge, Full Board
Day 08
Fly to Addis Ababa & VIP Departure

Fly back to Addis Ababa for private artisan coffee tasting and luxury souvenir shopping. Enjoy a gourmet farewell dinner before your international departure flight.

Departure, Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Included
Historian Guide: Personal expert historian guide throughout
Luxury Lodging: 5-star hotels and luxury eco-lodges
Flights: All domestic flights included
Meal Plan: Full Board meals with champagne picnic lunch
VIP Access: Private dawn access to Lalibela rock churches
Private Transport: Luxury 4x4 land cruisers and boat charter
Excluded
International Air Tickets: Flights to and from Ethiopia
Personal Items: Souvenirs, laundry, and tips
Insurance: Personal travel insurance
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