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By Omo Valley Experience Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £1,456 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Ethiopia’s spiritual and natural wonders in just 5 days. Begin with Axum’s ancient relics, then explore the dramatic rock-hewn churches of Tigray, including the cliff-top Abune Yemata. Continue to Bahir Dar to witness the mighty Blue Nile Waterfall and cruise Lake Tana to visit centuries-old monasteries. This journey blends history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, ending with a vibrant city tour of Bahir Dar before returning to Addis Ababa.

Activity location

  • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Tigray Churches and Blue Nile Waterfall Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 12:30
Price details
£1,455.70 x 1 Adult£1,455.70
Total
Price is £1,455.70

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guides at churches and sites
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Accommodation with breakfast 4 day
  • Inclusions
    Village/community access fees
  • Inclusions
    Private car with professional driver
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to all sites
  • Exclusions
    Domestic flights (Addis–Axum, Mekele–Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar–Addis)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and dinner (Alcoholic drinks)
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Addis Ababa – Axum

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Addis Ababa (Pass by)

Fly from Addis Ababa to Axum, the legendary capital of the ancient Axumite Empire. Visit the famous obelisks, archaeological sites, the Church of St. Mary of Zion, and other historical treasures. Immerse yourself in Ethiopia’s early Christian heritage before spending the night in Axum.

Day 2: Day 2: Axum – Gheralta (Tigray Churches)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Gheralta Rock (Pass by)

Drive to the Gheralta region, home to Ethiopia’s most spectacular rock-hewn churches. Climb to the cliffside Abune Yemata Guh, famous for its ancient frescoes and breathtaking views. Explore additional churches carved into sandstone cliffs. Overnight stay in Gheralta.

Day 3: Day 3: Gheralta – Mekele – Bahir Dar

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Bahir Dar (Pass by)

Depart Gheralta and drive towards Mekele, stopping en route to visit Wukro Cherkos Church, an elegant monolithic masterpiece. In the late afternoon, catch a flight from Mekele to Bahir Dar, one of Ethiopia’s most scenic cities on the shores of Lake Tana. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

Day 4: Day 4: Blue Nile Waterfall & Lake Tana

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Lake Tana (Pass by)

After breakfast, visit the Blue Nile Waterfall, where the river plunges dramatically into a gorge, creating one of Ethiopia’s most stunning natural spectacles. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana, exploring ancient island monasteries rich in religious art and history. Overnight in Bahir Dar.

Day 5: Day 5: Bahir Dar – Addis Ababa

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Addis Ababa (Pass by)

Begin the day with a city tour of Bahir Dar, visiting local markets and watching traditional fishing on Lake Tana. Experience daily life and culture before an afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa. Tour ends upon arrival.

Location

Activity location

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    Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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