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98 Somak Holidays 020 8423 3000 Historic North Tour Daily Departure 1 night Addis Ababa – 2 nights Bahir Dar – 2 nights Simien Mountains – 1 night Gondar – 2 nights Lalibela – 1 night Axum – 1 night Addis Ababa From: £3850 Lalibela Blue Nile Falls Day 1 Fly to Addis Ababa. Day 2 Addis Ababa Transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Sapphire Hotel Day 3 Bahir Dar Fly from Addis to Bahir Dar. Visit the famous Blue Nile Falls and the Bahir Dar market. Overnight: Avanti Blue Nile Hotel Day 4 Bahir Dar Morning enjoy a boat trip on Ethiopia’s largest body of water, Lake Tana (3,600 sq km) to visit the monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret and Azwa Marian. Afternoon, at leisure. Overnight: Avanti Blue Nile Hotel Day 5 Simien Mountains Drive to Simien Mountains National Park. The park (180 sq km) boasts varied flora with 3 marked botanical areas. Overnight: Simien Lodge Day 6 Simien Mountains National Park Spend the day at the park searching for the Gelada baboon, enjoy stunning mountain scenery. Overnight: Simien Lodge Day 7 Gondar Drive to Gondar – the 17th century capital of Ethiopia. Afternoon, visit the Imperial Castle Compound of Gondar (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the ‘Bath of Emperor Fasilades’, the church of Quskuam Mariam (17th century AD), the residence of Empress Mentewab, and the church of Debre Birhan Sellassie. Overnight: Goha Hotel Day 8 Lalibela Fly to Lalibela, home of the 12th century handcarved rock churches of King Lalibela (1181–1221). Afternoon visit the first group of churches of Lalibela. Overnight: Maribela Hotel Day 9 Lalibela Morning, mule-back ride to the hilltop semimonolithic church of Asheten Mariam (13th century AD). Afternoon, visit the second and the third group of churches of Lalibela. Overnight: Maribela Hotel Day 10 Axum Fly to Axum. Tour the Archeological Museum of Axum and the Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion. Afternoon, visit the famous ‘Stele field’, the ruin palace & tomb of King Kaleb & King Gebre Meskel and the residence of the legendary Queen of Sheba. Overnight: Sabean Hotel Day 11 Addis Ababa Fly to Addis Ababa. Afternoon tour includes the National Archaeological Museum, Merkato – the largest open-air market in Africa, and Mount Entoto for its panoramic view of Addis Ababa. Overnight: Sapphire Hotel Day 12 Depart Morning visit Melka Kunture Archaeological Site and Tiya Stelae. A farewell Ethiopian dinner. Fly back home. The northern historical attractions of Ethiopia, covering the country’s most important cultural and natural sights. Highlights ✯ The Blue Nile Falls ✯ Visit ancient monasteries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites ✯ Hike at Simien Mountains National Park ✯ Farewell Ethiopian dinner What’s included ✯ Professional English-speaking guide ✯ Boat ride on Lake Tana ✯ Mule ride ✯ All flights ✯ 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners ✯ All transfers included