ETHIOPIAN HOLIDAYS
Ethiopia, Land of Enchantment
Ancient Histories, Castles & Civilisations
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thiopia is the oldest independent nation in Africa. The country also has the earliest detailed records of humanity
dating back to the fourth century C.E. (Common Era). Ancient Greek historians have referred to Ethiopians in their histories as a sacred people who were the most loved by the gods. Traders from the great civilisations of Rome, Greece, Persia and Egypt knew of the riches and beauty of Ethiopia. Ethiopia has a proud and long history extending to the known beginning of humankind. The Axumite kingdom was one of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world and left behind the mysteries of the magnificent stelae found at Axum. In the late Middle Ages extraordinary religious civilisations flourished in many parts of the country, particularly at Lalibela where churches were hand carved out of massive monolithic red
Flamingoes on Lake Abijatta
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rock and testify not only to great faith but also to Gondar Castle
n Ethiopia you will find a land of immeasurable beauty and friendly people. Discover a world rich in
great architectural skills.
history and culture with eight amazing World Heritage Sites, indigenous tribes untouched by the modern
In the former capital of Gondar many architecturally stunning castles share the same legacy of skill and
world, and exotic cultural foods. Regarded as the place where human life began, Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest
devotion to make Ethiopia a fascinating place to visit and travel through, but Ethiopia has so much more to
state with ancient artefacts, archaeological finds and the world’s most famous hominid fossil dating back 3.5
offer.
million years. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city is an exciting and busy metropolis, full of museums, palaces,
Ethiopia is known as the cradle of mankind due to its recorded history and because of the abundance of
cathedrals, excellent restaurants and great shopping opportunities. Here you will enjoy culture and heritage
archaeological discoveries. On 24 November 1974 a partial skeleton was discovered in the Awash Valley
along with the adventure and intrigue that surrounds the city whose name means ‘new flower’.
of Ethiopia’s Afar Depression. This famous archaeological discovery was the skeleton of a female hominid
Ethiopia has it all – culture, heritage, historical sites, friendly people, delicious foods, breathtaking scenery
estimated to be a 20-year-old female that lived 3.5 million years ago.
and exotic wildlife. Known as the cradle of mankind, Ethiopia has had a unique and amazing influence on the
While her scientific name is AL-288-1,Ethiopians named her Dinkenesh which means ‘You are beautiful’,
development of the world. The Egyptians believed their forefathers were Ethiopian and many historians have
but she is most well known as ’Lucy ‘ named after the song Lucy in the sky with diamonds, popular at
noted that various inscriptions and other records indicate that the earliest Egyptians knew and honoured
the time of her excavation. In addition to Lucy, the earliest known hominid was discovered in the Middle
Ethiopia’s existence.
Awash in 1992, a 4.4 million-year-old Ardipithecus Ramidus. 2
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Celebrated Cultures
Nature & Wildlife
Gelada Baboons
Mountain Nyala
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Timket Celebrations
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thiopian culture, heritage and traditions date back over 3,000 years. The country is blessed with more than 80 different ethnic
thiopia is a land of natural contrasts, from
include Anubis baboons, colobus monkeys, giant forest
the top of the rugged Simien Mountains
hog, lions and leopards. The creeks of the park, which
to the depths of the Danakil Depression
become important rivers further down, offer some of
which, at 120 metres below sea level, is one of the
Africa’s finest fishing for both rainbow and brown trout.
groups each with their own language, culture and
lowest dry land points on earth.
The two southernmost of the chain of Ethiopia’s Rift
traditions and has been a model of tolerance and
The cornucopia of natural beauty that blesses
Valley lakes, Abaya and Chamo, are the lushest in
co-existence between these diverse groups.
Ethiopia offers an astonishing variety of landscapes:
vegetation and the richest in wildlife. The Nechisar
The strong religious settings, unique celebrations
Afro-Alpine highlands soaring to around 4,300
National Park embraces the eastern shores of the lakes
metres, deserts sprinkled with salt flats and yellow
and was established as a sanctuary for the endemic
and impressive festivals play important roles in Nuer Maiden
daily life. The legend of the Queen of Sheba and
sulphur, lakelands with rare and beautiful birds,
Swayne’s hartebeest. The lakes support many species of
King Solomon still features strongly in Ethiopian
moors and mountains, the splendour of the Great
fish, including Nile perch and tiger fish, as well as hordes
tradition. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church, an
Rift Valley, white-water rivers, savannah teeming
of hippos and crocodiles. The bluff between the lakes
autonomous Christian church headed by a patriarch,
with game, giant waterfalls, dense and lush jungle …
has numerous springs, after which the nearest town,
originated in the fourth century and follows its own
the list is endless.
Arba Minch which means 40 springs, is named.
customs. Christians comprise 60 per cent of the
The Bale Mountains National Park, which covers an
Not far from the Bale Mountains is one of the world’s
Ethiopian population.
area of 2,470 square kilometres, contains Ethiopia’s
most spectacular and extensive underground caverns:
Ethiopia’s Islamic community dates back to the time
second highest peak, Mount Batu (4,203 metres).
the Sof Omar cave system. Formed by the Web River
of Prophet Mohammed. Its historical aspects are
It is an area where one can either walk or drive, one
as it changed its course in the distant past and carved a
brought to life in the romantic walled city of Harar,
of the best places to see the Simien red fox, the
new channel through limestone foothills, Sof Omar is
considered by many Muslims to be the fourth ‘Holy
mountain nyala and Menelik’s bushbuck. Amongst
an extraordinary natural phenomenon of breathtaking
a profusion of birds, other animals to be seen
beauty.
Brighttly dressed Woman, Harar
City’ following Makkah, Madinah and Jerusalem. 4
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines, The new spirit of Africa
Addis Ababa City skyline
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ide tree-lined streets, fine
Africa (ECA) in 1958. Later, in 1963, it was chosen
architecture, a bustling railway
as headquarters of the Organization of African Unity
station, glorious weather, and the
(OAU).
incongruity of donkey trains trotting along the
Today, Addis Ababa, which bears the imprint of many
boulevards, makes Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian
of these past developments, is a major metropolis and
capital, a delightful place to explore: a city of
economic zone with a population approaching an
surprises characterised by remarkable diversity
estimated three million.
and contrasts. Addis Ababa’s cosy espresso bars
Located at the centre of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is
and patisseries are reminiscent of Rome and the
Africa’s unchallenged diplomatic capital, with more
Mediterranean, and its bustling outdoor markets are
than 70 embassies and consular representatives
colourful reminders of more traditional ways of life.
clustered in the mountain city.
The people, the bursts of music from cafes and shops,
There is much to do and see within the capital,
the pungent aromas of spicy cooking, of coffee and
whether at night – at the variety of night clubs
frankincense, form a unique Ethiopian pastiche.
offering all manner of music from traditional
From its inception Addis Ababa was clustered
Ethiopian to modern pop as well as dancing – or by
around two main centres: the palace to the east and
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the market, with Saint George’s church, to the west.
Addis Ababa has a large number of hotels
Together they generated so much activity that the
throughout the city, from inexpensive budget
capital grew and developed rapidly.
accommodation to the most luxurious. The Five
By the late 1950s Addis Ababa was recognised as the
Star hotels have everything for the international
unofficial capital of Africa, and thus was made the
traveller, including high-tech telecommunications and
headquarters of the United Economic Commission of
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Lake Tana
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isitors have much to discover in the
Addis Ababa , Ethiopian airlines is the only airline
antiquities that bear visual testimony to
to fly daily east-west services across Africa and its
Ethiopia’s past. And today Ethiopia is
domestic route network is one of the swift ways to
one of Africa’s most accessible countries thanks
explore the ancient and exciting land. With all the
to the wide connections forged by the national
improvement and new aircraft coming on stream,
carrier, Ethiopian airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is well on its way to becoming
Established over 65 years ago, the airline is
Africa’s world class airline.
acknowledged as one of the finest on the
Ethiopian Airlines is happy to have you on board and
continent and has become one of Ethiopia’s best
explore the country with its convenient, and time
ambassadors. With around 58 destinations from
saving networks in the country’s tourist attractions.
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Ethiopian Holidays Tour programme Tour Code: ETLAD 001 Duration: 2 Nights/1 day
Tour Code: ETLAD 001-02 Duration: 3 nights/ 2 days
tribal groups in Ethiopia. Here you will have an overview of the histories, cultures and traditions of Ethiopian people.
the histories, cultures and traditions of Ethiopian people.
Day 1: arrival addis ababa
• Trinity Cathedral: The architecturally
• Trinity Cathedral: The architecturally
On arrival at Addis Ababa’s Bole International
magnificent Trinity Church is the best Cathedral
Day 1: arrival addis ababa
magnificent Trinity Church is the best Cathedral
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
Church in Addis Ababa. Here visitors can also
On arrival at Addis Ababa’s Bole International
Church in Addis Ababa. Here visitors can also visit
tour operators’ travel representatives and then
visit the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie I and
transferred to the selected hotel for overnight
I and his wife Empress Mennen.
tour operators’ travel representatives and then
his wife Empress Mennen.
stay.
transferred to the selected hotel for overnight
• Mount Entoto: The highest peak in Addis
stay.
Ababa, with an altitude of 3,200 metres, was the
day 2: full day in addis ababa
site for the first palace of Emperor Menelik II. Here
On this day you make a full day tour of Addis
one can see a small but fully displayed museum
Ababa city, which includes the National
that shows articles of historical significance,
Museum, Ethnological Museum, Trinity
donated by members of the royal family, foreign
Cathedral, Mount Entoto and Merkato.
diplomats and individuals, as well as Saint Mary
Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Church where Emperor Menelik II was crowned
• National Museum: This comprises
as Emperor of Ethiopia. You will also admire the
many archaeological and historical finds,
panoramic view of the city with its surrounding
including the famous hominid fossil remains
forests and breathtaking air.
of ‘Lucy” locally known as Dinkenesh meaning
• Mount Entoto: The highest peak in Addis
• MERKATO: This is the largest open-air market in
‘Wonderful’.
Ababa, with an altitude of 3,200 metres,
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Trinty Cathedral
day 2: full day in addis ababa
Africa. Here you are presented with a fascinating
was the site for the first palace of Emperor
On this day you make a full day tour of Addis
vast range of goods and artefacts available from all
Menelik II. Here one can see a small but
Ababa city, which includes the National
parts of the country. You enjoy the Ethiopian trade
fully displayed museum that shows articles of
Museum, Ethnological Museum, Trinity
exchange tradition in the open air and you can
historical significance, donated by members
Cathedral, Mount Entoto and Merkato. Overnight
purchase anything you need.
of the royal family, foreign diplomats and
stay is at the hotel.
In the evening you are invited to a farewell dinner
individuals, as well as Saint Mary Church where
• National Museum: This comprises many
party in one of the colourful Ethiopian restaurants
Emperor Menelik II was crowned as Emperor of
archaeological and historical finds, including the
with the traditional music and dances from the
Ethiopia. You will also admire the panoramic
famous hominid fossil remains of ‘Lucy” locally
different ethnic groups. Afterwards transfer to the
view of the city with its surrounding forests and
known as Dinkenesh meaning ‘Wonderful’.
hotel for overnight stay.
• Ethnological Museum: Located in the
breathtaking air.
National Museum
• MERKATO: This is the largest open-air market
main campus of Addis Ababa University, it was
DAY 3: FLY BACK TO LUANDA
• Ethnological Museum: Located in
in Africa. Here you will be presented with
founded by the Institute of Ethiopian Studies
On arrival at Addis Ababa’s Bole International
the main campus of Addis Ababa University,
fascinating vast range of goods and artifacts
with the aim of preserving the country’s historical
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
it was founded by the Institute of Ethiopian
available from all parts of the country and
and cultural heritage. It houses a complete
tour operators’ travel representatives and then
Studies with the aim of preserving the country’s
you will enjoy the Ethiopian trade exchange
collection that describes almost all tribal groups
transferred to the selected hotel for overnight
historical and cultural heritage. It houses a
tradition in the open air and you can purchase
in Ethiopia. Here you will have an overview of
stay.
complete collection that describes almost all
anything you need.
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DAY 3: FULL DAY IN ADDIS ABABA
reflexology, body scrub, aroma therapy, steam
You spend a full day in Addis Ababa at
and dry sauna, outdoor Jacuzzi and many more.
your leisure. You can also go for shopping.
The hair salon provides hair care, treatment and
In the evening you are invited to a farewell
colouring by top hair stylists. Other facilities
dinner party in one of the colourful Ethiopian
include a movie theatre, swimming pool,
Day 1: arrival addis ababa
restaurants with traditional music and dances
exercise centre, open air restaurant, internet
On arrival at Addis Ababa’s Bole International
from the different ethnic groups, then transfer
café and gift shop. Overnight stay is at Kuriftu
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
to the selected hotel for an overnight stay.
Resort and Spa.
tour operators’ travel representatives and then
Tour Code: ETLAD -003 Duration: 4 nights/3 days
transferred to the selected hotel for overnight DAY 4: FLY BACK TO LUANDA
stay.
After an early breakfast in the hotel you will be transferred to Bole International Airport to fly
DAY 2: DRIVE TO ABIjatta-SHALLA
back to Luanda. End of the tour!
NATIONAL PARK After breakfast in the hotel leave Addis Ababa
Code: ETLAD -002 Duration: 3 nights/2 days Tour
and drive to Abijatta – Shalla National Park
Harmony Hotel
Day 1: arrival addis ababa Kuriftu Resort and Spa
On arrival at Addis Ababa’s Bole International
passing through the Rift Valley region exploring
• Trinity Cathedral: The architecturally
the Rift Valley lakes of Ziway and Koka the
magnificent Trinity Church is the best Cathedral
only artificial body of water in the region. After
Church in Addis Ababa. Here visitors can also
lunch break in Langano head to Abiyata-Shalla
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
day 3: drive back to addis ababa
visit the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie
National Park to see thousands of Flamingos
tour operators’ travel representatives and then
After breakfast in the hotel, drive back to Addis
I and his wife Empress Mennen.
breed on Lake Shalla the deepest lake in Africa
transferred to the selected hotel for overnight
Ababa and after tea break in Addis you will
• MERKATO: This is largest open-air market
north of the equator with 280 metre and feed
stay.
make city tour of the capital, which includes
in Africa. Here you will be presented with
on Lake Abijatta, then proceed to Sabana
the National Museum, Ethnological Museum,
fascinating vast range of goods and artifacts
beach resort located at the shore of the Rift
DAY 2: DRIVE TO KURIFTU RESORT AND SPA
Trinity Cathedral and Merkato. Overnight saty at
available from all parts of the country and
Valley lake of Langano for dinner and overnight
After breakfast at the hotel leave Addis Ababa
Harmony Hotel
you will enjoy the Ethiopian trade exchange
stay. Overnight Sabana Beach Resort.
and drive to Kuriftu Resort and Spa which is
• National Museum: This comprises many
tradition in the open air and you can purchase
an extraordinary resort situated 50 kilometres
archaeological and historical finds, including the
anything you need.
DAY 3: LANGANO – AWASSA
east of Addis Ababa right at the shore of the
famous hominid fossil remains of ‘Lucy’ locally
In the evening you will be invited for a farewell
Today you enjoy swimming in Lake Langano – a
volcanic Lake of Kuriftu. The 25 bungalows
known as Dinkenesh meaning ‘Wonderful’.
dinner party in one of the Traditional Ethiopian
bilharzia-free Rift Valley lake – then head to
equipped with single, twin and family bedrooms
• Ethnological Museum: It is found in the
Restaurants with the traditional music and
Awassa situated at the shore of Lake Awassa
are fully furnished and complete with fireplace
main campus of Addis Ababa University by the
dances from the different ethnic groups, then
– the shallowest and the smallest Rift Valley
and reading areas set in magnificent scenery.
Institute of Ethiopian Studies with the aim to
transfer to the hotel for overnight stay
lake. After check-in and lunch break at Haile
Beautiful gardens and trees create a true sense
preserve the country’s historical and cultural
of relaxation for your body and mind. The spa
heritages. It has a complete collection that
DAY 4: FLY BACK TO LUANDA
cruise over this stunning Rift Valley lake to see
service includes massages (such as stone
describes almost all tribal groups in Ethiopia.
After an early breakfast in the hotel you will be
some hippos and water birds, then drive back to
massage, Swedish massage), waxing of various
Here you will have an overview about the history,
transferred to Bole International Airport to fly
the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Haile
types, facials, makeup, manicure, pedicure,
culture and tradition of Ethiopian people.
back to Luanda. End of the tour!
Resort Hotel.
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Resort Hotel head to Lake Awassa for a boat
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Day 4: drive awassa – addis ababa
DAY 5: FLY BACK TO LUANDA
AD. You also visit the rich archaeological
After breakfast in the hotel you visit Awassa
After an early breakfast in the hotel you will be
museum, the famous stelae park – place of the
fish market, then drive directly to Addis Ababa,
transferred to Bole International Airport to fly
magnificent single block of stone erected in
admiring the Great Rift Valley region. Stop at
back to Luanda. End of the tour!
the third century, among others, the Saint Mary of Zion Cathedral where the original Holy Ark
Debre Zeit for lunch and see one of its crater
Tour Code: ETLAD -004 Duration: 4 nights/3 days
lakes. After tea break in Addis you visit the National Museum and Merkato and thereafter
of the Covenant is still sheltered and only one guardian (priest) is allowed to enter into the sanctuary where the Ark is housed. Continue
spend the night at the hotel. • National Museum: This comprises
Day 1: arrival addis ababa
with the visit to the subterranean tomb of
many archaeological and historical finds,
Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International
King Kaleb and his son King Gebremeskel
including the famous hominid fossil remains
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
(sixth century AD), the trilingual inscription of
of ‘Lucy’ locally known as Dinknesh meaning
tour operator’s Travel representatives, and then
‘Wonderful’.
transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight
• MERKATO: This is largest open – air market
in the selected hotels.
King Ezana and finally visit the ruined palace
Lalibella Priest, insidea rock hewn church
and bath of the Queen of Sheba who was the
Day 3: Fly to Lalibela
mother of King Menelik I of 950 BC. Overnight
in Africa. Here you will be presented with
On this day you transfer to Gondar Airport
stay is at Remhai Hotel.
fascinating but confusing a very vast range of
DAY 2: FLY TO GONDAR
and fly to Lalibela, famous for its rock hewn
goods and artifacts available from all parts of
Early in the morning fly to Gondar known as the
churches dating back 800 years and is the
Day 5: fly back to Addis Ababa
the country and you will enjoy the Ethiopian
“Camelot” of Africa, nestled in the foothills of
one place in Ethiopia that no tourist should
On arrival at Addis Ababa’s Bole International
trade exchange tradition in the open air and you
the breathtaking Simien Mountains National Park
miss. Upon arrival in Lalibela meet our
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
can purchase anything you need.
in the northwestern part of the country was the
representatives and drive to the hotel.
tour operators’ travel representatives and then
In the evening you will be invited to a farewell
17th and 18th century capital city of Ethiopia,
After checking into the hotel, among the 11
transferred to the selected hotel for overnight
dinner party in one of the traditional Ethiopian
which was founded by Emperors Fasiladas (1632
remarkable rock hewn churches built by King
stay.
restaurants with the traditional music and
– 1667) and was home to a number of emperors,
Lalibela in the late 12th and 13th century
• National Museum: This comprises of
dances from the different ethnic groups, then
warlords and kings who built several castles and
AD, you will visit the first cluster of churches
many archaeological and historical findings,
transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
palaces around the area.
which represents the earthly Jerusalem. In
including the famous complete hominid fossil
After checking in to the hotel, you will visit the
the afternoon you will visit the second cluster
oldest and the most impressive ‘Gondarine’
of churches, which represents the heavenly
structure, the magnificent castle compound
Jerusalem, finally visit the most beautiful and
including the two storied palace of emperor
monolithic cruciform church of Saint George,
Fasilidas, built of roughly hewn brown basalt
which is one of the most amazing sights you are
stone held together with mortar, the fantastically
ever likely to see. Overnight stay is at Mountain
decorated Debre Birhan Selassie Church (light
View Hotel.
of Trinity),the bath (now baptismal place during
Merkato Stall Curios
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Ethiopian Epiphany, January 19) of king Fasiladas
Day 4: Fly to axum
and the ruined palace of Queen Mentewib at
In the morning after breakfast transfer to
Qwesquam, where the Scottish explorer James
Lalibela Airport and fly to Axum, the cradle
Bruce used to resided for sometime.
of Ethiopian culture, Christianity and the first
Overnight in Goha hotel
capital of Ethiopia until the ninth century
Giant Stelae, Axum
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remains of ‘Lucy’ locally known as Dinknesh
and then drive back to Lalibela for lunch break.
meaning ‘Wonderful’.
In the afternoon you visit the second cluster
• MERKATO: The largest open – air market
of churches, which represents the heavenly
in Africa, here you will be presented with
Jerusalem and finally visit the most beautiful
fascinating but confusing a very vast range of
and monolithic cruciform church of Saint
goods and artifacts available from all parts of
George, which is one of the most amazing
the country and you will enjoy the Ethiopian
sights you are ever likely to see. Overnight stay
trade exchange tradition in the open air and you
is at Mountain View Hotel.
can purchase anything you need. In the evening you will have a farewell dinner
Day 5: fly back to Addis Ababa
party in one of the traditional Ethiopian
After breakfast in the hotel drive to Lalibela
restaurants with the traditional music and
Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
dances from the different ethnic groups, then
Upon arrival in Addis Ababa after lunch
transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
break you will visit the National Museum and Merkato.
Gondar Castle
DAY 6: FLY BACK TO LUANDA After an early breakfast in the hotel you will be
warlords and kings who built several castles and
transferred to Bole International Airport to fly
palaces around the area.
back to Luanda. End of the tour!
After checking into the hotel, you visit the
• National Museum: This comprises of many archaeological and historical finds, including the famous hominid fossil remains
Church of Saint George, Lalibela
of ‘Lucy’ locally known as Dinknesh meaning
oldest and the most impressive ‘Gondarine’
should miss. Upon arrival in Lalibela meet our
‘Wonderful’.
structure, the magnificent castle compound
representatives and drive to the hotel.
• MERKATO:This is the largest open-air
including the two storied palace of Emperor
After lunch break and check in to the hotel,
market in Africa. Here you are presented with
Fasilidas, built of roughly hewn brown
among the 11 remarkable rock hewn churches
a fascinating vast range of goods and artefacts
Day 1: arrival addis ababa
basalt stone held together with mortar, the
built by king Lalibela in the late 12th and
available from all parts of the country. You
On arrival at Addis Ababa’s Bole International
fantastically decorated Debre Birhan Selassie
13th century A.D, you will visit the first cluster
enjoy the Ethiopian trade exchange tradition
Airport, you will be met and welcomed by the
Church (light of Trinity), the Bath (now
of churches which represents the earthly
in the open air and you can purchase anything
tour operators’ travel representatives and then
baptismal place during Ethiopian Epiphany,
Jerusalem. Here one will find 11 rock hewn
you need.
transferred to the selected hotel for overnight
January 19) of King Fasilidas and the ruined
churches of such master craftsmanship in one
In the evening you are invited to a farewell
stay.
palace of Queen Mentewab at Qwesquam,
place, the brilliant feats of engineering and
dinner party in one of the colourful Ethiopian
where the Scottish explorer James Bruce
architecture, are often by many referred as the
restaurants with the traditional music and
DAY 2: FLY TO GONDAR
resided for some time. Overnight stay is at Goha
“eigth wonder of the world”. Overnight stay at
dances from the different ethnic groups.
Early in the morning fly to Gondar known as the
Hotel.
Mountain View Hotel
Afterwards transfer to the hotel for overnight
the breathtaking Simien Mountains National
Day 3: Fly to Lalibela
Day 4: Full day in Lalibela
Park in the northwestern part of the country. It
In the morning transfer to Gondar Airport
After breakfast in the hotel you drive to the
DAY 6: FLY BACK TO LUANDA
was the 17th and 18th century capital city of
and fly to Lalibela, famous, for its rock hewn
village of Bilbilla which is about 30 kilometres
After an early breakfast in the hotel you will be
Ethiopia founded by Emperor Fasilidas (1632 –
churches dating back to 800 years and is
away from the town of Lalibela, to see the 11th
transferred to Bole International Airport to fly
1667) and was home to a number of emperors,
the one place in Ethiopia that no tourist
century built-up church of Yemrehanna Kirstos,
back to Luanda. End of the tour!
Tour Code: ETLAD -005 Duration: 5 nights/4 days
stay.
‘Camelot’ of Africa, nestled in the foothills of
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