1. Ethiopia's Historic Route: 10 Days /9 Nights
Ethiopia
Country in Africa
Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley.
With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture.
Among its important sites are Lalibela and its 12th-13th century rock-cut Christian churches, and
Aksum, the ruins of an ancient city with obelisks, tombs, castles and Our Lady Mary of Zion
church.
Day 01 Arrival
Arrive at Bole International Airport. Boba Tours representative will meet you and transfer you to
hotel & we will give you some briefing about the tour if you not tiered.
Day 02 City Tour in Addis Ababa

2. Visit the Ethnographic Museum, a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history. Visit the
Mercato, one of the East Africa's largest outdoor markets, and Trinity Cathedral, resting place of
Emperor Haile Selassie & Entoto mountains the beautiful over view of the city Addis
Overnight Hotel - Addis Ababa

3. Day 03 Fly Addis Ababa to bahir dar (322km)
After
arriving in Bahir-Dar we will transfer you to Ghion-Hotel. Afternoon we will drive to TIS-
ABAY. About35 km from BahirDar, there isthe Blue Nile Falls or Tis Abay (inAmharic) where waters
of the Nile plunge overacliff thatis 50 meterslongand400 meterswide.Althoughmuchof the wateris
nowdivertedtoa powerdam,it isstill aspectacularsight:smallerthanNiagaraFalls,butamazingly
scenic. Overnight stay in Ghion-Hotel
Day 04 Drive Bahir Dar to Gondar (175km)
In thisdayafter breakfastwe will have boattriponlake tana inorderto visit tana monasteries.Lake
Tana isthe primaryreason forthe existence (found) of the cityBahir-Dar. Itisa large lake - one of the
largestinAfricaand itfeedsthe Blue Nile RiverorAbay whichflowsupto the White Nile andonto the
Mediterraneanwith anareaof 3600 kmsq. There are 37 islandsdottedall overthe lake and30 of them
house some of the world'soldestchurchesandmonasteriesof greatcultural andhistorical interest.
Theycontainbeautiful manuscripts,objectsof worshipandcrossesdatingbackto 14 centuryandafter.
In some of these monasteries,womenare not allowedtointer.Be aware of the traditionsandrulesof
the EthiopianOrthodox churchwhenyouvisit. Excursionsboattripismade fromBahir Dar to explore
the islandsmonasteriesof Lake Tanaone of the famousand most frequently visitedmonastery is Ura
Kidane Meret, has the largestchurch - a classictukol style buildingwhichisroundkindof lookslike a
yurt. There isalsoan interestingsmallmuseumherethathasancienttraditional instruments,cooking
utensilsandaninterestingexample of abeehive. Honeyisafairlylarge agricultural producthere. The
inside of all of these monasterychurchesstartsoutwitha hallwaythatgoesall the wayaround the
centerwhichisenclosed (storing the replica of the ark). The walls of the enclosed part are

4. covered with very colorful paintings all depicting a specific religious story. Afternoon we will
drive to Gondar [112km from bahir-dar]. Overnight stay in Hotel at Gondar
Day 05 city tour in Gondar
In this day we will have city tour
in Gondar. Gondar was the 17th Century capital of Ethiopia, and is notable for its medieval
Castles and churches. The City's unique imperial compound contains a number of Castles built
between 1632 and 1855 by the various Emperors who reigned during this period. These dramatic
castles, unlike any other African, display a richness in architecture that reveals the Axumite
traditions as well as the influence of Arabia.
Founded by Emperor Fasiledus; Gondar was the Capital city of Ethiopia in the 17th and 18th
centuries. The Founder of Gondar, Emperor Fasiledus built his Palace in 1632. His successors
built their castles within the Royal Enclosure. Fasil Ghebbi means the Premise of King Fasiledus
in Amharic, the working language of Ethiopia.
The Castles of successive Emperors who ruled the country from Gondar are surrounded by a 90
meters long wall. As a true evidence of an architectural beauty deeply marked by the country’s
ancient civilization, the Royal enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi) was registered by UNESCO as s World
Heritage Site in 1980.Other treasure of Gondar include the 18th Century palace of Ras Beit, the
bath of Fusillades’, the ruined palace of Qusquam, and the church of Debre Berhane Selassie
with its unique murals. Afternoon we will drive to Debark [78km from Gondar]. Overnight stay
in Semen-Lodge
Day 06 Visit endemic mammals in Semen Mountains

6. In this day we will visit Semen
Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy some hiking in the park &
visit the endemic mammals such as ETHIOPIAN-WOLF, GLADA BABOUNS, MINLIK.-
BUSH-BACK &WALIA IBEX & after lunch drive back to Gondar Overnight stay in Gondar
Hotel.

7. Day 07 Fly Gondar to Axum (354km)
I
n this day at morning we will fly
to Axum after arriving in Axum national airport we will transfer you to the hotel then afternoon
we will visit the Axum steal & s/t marry church in Axum. Aksum is perhaps most famous and
well known by the mysterious steals. It is also the alleged resting place of the biblical Ark of the
Covenant and the purported home of the legendary Queen of Sheba. The Kingdom of Aksum or
Axum, also known as the Axumite Empire was an important trading nation in northeastern
Africa, ruled from approximately 100–940 AD. The Empire of Aksum at its height extended
across most of present-day Eritrea, northern Ethiopia, Yemen, southern Saudi Arabia and

8. northern Sudan. The capital city of the empire was Aksum, now in northern Ethiopia. The
Kingdom used the name "Ethiopia" as early as the 4th century.
The Aksum Empire was named as one of the four great powers of the world along with Persia,
Rome, and China. Aksum’s prosperity seems to have peaked in the late 3rd and early 4th
centuries AD. Monumental royal tombs were constructed, each marked by a huge monolithic
stela carved to represent a multi-storied building. Around the same time, Aksum began to
produce its own coinage, with gold used for international trade, and copper and silver for local
circulation. In about AD 340, the Aksumite kingdom formally adopted Christianity under king
Asana (320–360 AD), becoming only the second nation in the world (after Armenia) to do this.
Overnight Hotel - Axum
. Day 08 Fly Axum to Lalibela (394km)
In this day we will fly to
Lalibela or in its former name ROHA. After arriving in LALIBELA national airport we will
transfer you to Lalibela-Hotel. Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest places, dating back to the 12th

9. century. Lalibela town, formerly known as Roha, named after one of Ethiopian ruler, King
Lalibela (1181-1221), a member of the Zagwe dynasty. Lalibela is known by the amazing eleven
churches hewn from solid rock. Built in the twelfth century, they are still standing in excellent
condition. Most consider them as the eighth wonder of the world, and is one of the world
heritage sites listed by UNESCO.
The famous Lalibela churches carved out from the rock on which they stand. Some lie almost
completely hidden in deep trenches, while others stand in open quarried caves. A complex and
amazing labyrinth of tunnels and narrow passage ways connects them all.
Seeingall of the Lalibelachurchesare well worthit - particularlyduringthe colourfulEthiopianchristian
holidays:Genna,EthiopianChristmas(onJanuary7th) andTimkat,Epiphany(onJanuary19th).then
afternoonwe will visitthe Rock-hewn-Churchof Lalibela. Overnight Hotel - Lalibela
Day 09 visiting the church of Lalibela
at
the morning we will visit the rest part of the church. In the afternoon hike with mules to Mount
Asheton, with its 13th century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town; - OR - Drive to
Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of
Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will also give you the opportunity to view the rural
countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands. Following either option above continue with
tour of Lalibela’s churches in the afternoon.
Overnight Hotel - Lalibela
Day 10 Fly to Addis Ababa (695km)
Fly to Addis Ababa. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring
dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport
for late night departure upon request.
Please inform us if additional hotel nights are needed.
Price quotation for in land Transport only
Group
size/Number
Price per/personin US
$
No. of
Days
Total in US
$
Remark

10. 3 125 10 3150 The Price include all
accommodations
5 115 10 4750 The Price include all
accommodations
7 100 10 5600 The Price include all
accommodations
10 90 10 7000 The Price include all
accommodations
The Above rate encompasses fuel cost, Transport cost, Labour cost such as Driver & Guider,
Hotel Cost as well as Beverage or packed water cost for each visitor 3 times per day.
Price quotation for in land & Air Transport Mixed
Group
size/Number
Price per/personin US
$
No. of
Days
Total in US
$
Remark
3 140 10 4200 The Price include all
accommodations
5 120 10 6000 The Price include all
accommodations
7 110 10 7100 The Price include all
accommodations
10 100 10 10,000 The Price include all
accommodations
The Above rate encompasses fuel cost, Transport cost, Labour cost such as Driver & Guider,
Hotel Cost as well as Beverage or packed water cost for each visitor 3 times per day.
Price quotation for Air Transport only
Group
size/Number
Price per/personin US
$
No. of
Days
Total in US
$
Remark
3 145 10 4350 The Price include all
accommodations
5 130 10 6500 The Price include all
accommodations
7 120 10 8400 The Price include all
accommodations
10 110 10 11,000 The Price include all
accommodations
The Above rate encompasses fuel cost, Transport cost, Labour cost such as Driver & Guider,
Hotel Cost as well as Beverage or packed water cost for each visitor 3 times per day.