If you are joining one of our Book Bus projects and your flight touches down in Addis Ababa why not make the most of it with this amazing itinerary - it can also be shortened to 5 days by removing Axum
Day 01 Addis Ababa.
Tour the Ethnographic Museum, a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history. Visit the Mercato, one of Africa's largest outdoor markets. Trinity Cathedral.
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Day 02 Addis Ababa - Bahar Dar.
Fly to Bahar Dar on Ethiopian Airlines. Visit the Marketplace in Bahar Dar. Take a boat tour on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, and visit some of the ancient island monasteries.
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Day 03 Bahar Dar - Gondar.
Drive through the countryside to Gondar. Tour the Royal Enclosure, with its 17th century castles. Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its religious art.
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Day 04 Gondar - Lalibela.
Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines. Tour the "first group" of the amazing rock-hewn churches and the iconic church of St. George.
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Day 05 Lalibela.
Ride mules or walk to Asheton Monastery. In the afternoon tour the 2nd group of four churches.
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Day 06 Lalibela - Axum.
Fly to Axum on Ethiopian Airlines. Tour the ancient stelae fields, standing for 2000 years. Visit the new and impressive Archeological Museum. Visit other tombs and archeological sites as time permits.
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Day 07 Axum - Addis Ababa.
Fly to Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines. Visit the National Museum, home of the 3.18 million year old skeleton "Lucy." Optional souvenir shopping in the afternoon. Farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country's many ethnic groups.
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