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Ethiopia · NORTHERN ETHIOPIA HISTORIC ROUTE

The 14 Best Northern Ethiopia Historic Route Tours

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Bahir Dar, Gondar, Axum and Lalibela make one loop, and flying between them turns a fortnight into a week. Below are the best historic route packages: how many nights each spends in each town, whether the internal flights sit inside the price, what is covered at every site, and which ones leave room for the Simiens.

5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

5 Days North Ethiopia Tours - Lake Tana boat cruise to Ura Kidane Mihret

1.5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,250Our pick

5 days through northern Ethiopia, from Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls to Gondar and Simien Mountains, ending at Lalibela’s rock churches.

“Diese Tour war ein überwältigendes Erlebnis, vor allem die einzigartigen Kirchen in Lalibela haben es mir angetan.”

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Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

Northern Ethiopia Historic Route - National Museum of Ethiopia: Lucy and More Context Than You Expect

2.Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,000

A tight 2-day Ethiopia historic route from Addis Ababa to Lake Tana and the Blue Nile Falls, with early starts, guided sites, and boat time.

“Had a delightful experience with the agency and travel team. Professional,friendly drivers along clean, comfortable cars. Highly recommended!”

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North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa

North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa - Day 2: Lake Tana cruise to Ura Kidane Mihret, then Tis Isat Blue Nile falls

3.North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,588

9-day Northern Ethiopia round trip from Addis to Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela, with guided sights, transfers, and breakfast.

“I would like to thank Aman, Yihun, Neway and other local tours guides for that great north ethiopia trip. I will never forget magnificent Blue Nile falls, the biggest Lake Tana, the well-preserved royal compounds in Gondar, simien mountains natioRead more”

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Historical tours – in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

Historical tours - in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder - Day 2 in Aksum: ancient roots and the Ark tradition

5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum. - Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion: where archaeology meets living tradition

5.5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

5-day Northern Ethiopia trip from Axum to the Simien Mountains trek, with guided Axum sites, park fees, and included meals.

“We did the 4 days hiking in simien mountain, Arre has a good team, we had a wonderful time during the hike, only the weather was a bit cold, and the sleeping bag was not warm enough, otherwise was perfect.”

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5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

5 Days North Ethiopia Tours - Lake Tana boat cruise to Ura Kidane Mihret

7.5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,320

Private 5-day North Ethiopia tour from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, Gondar, and Simien Mountains, with guides, wildlife chances, and smooth logistics.

“Amazing tour guy. I highly recommend if you come to Ethiopia you use. Eshetu as your tour guide is very friendly, treated us like family we had an amazing time. He’s really good with the history and explaining the culture and faith of Ethiopia .Also was great with our children:)-)”

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Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar

Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar - Gondar’s Royal Enclosure, the Camelot idea, and why Fasiledes still matters

8.Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,083

A 5-day private historical tour of Bahir Dar, Gondar, and Lalibela, with Lake Tana boat time, flights, meals, and guided church visits.

“I had one of my most exciting travel experiences visiting Ethiopia, but the icing on the cake was Lalibela. The flight to Lalibela stopping over at Gonda added more value. As a civil engineer, in those churches, I saw a confluence of architectuRead more”

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Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days - Bahir Dar and Lake Tana: Blue Nile Falls, Monasteries, and a Sacred Lake

5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

5 days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture - Gondar and Fasil Ghebbi: castles, a pool for Timket, and church ceilings

10.5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,199

5 days in North Ethiopia: Lake Tana monasteries, Gondar castles, Simien wildlife, and Lalibela rock churches, with private transport.

“I highly highly reccomend Liyu Ethiopia tours. I am a solo woman traveler and I let Yhun, the manager of the agency, arrange a 5-day tour in North Ethiopia for me. Everything worked like a swiss clock- I was awaited in every airport by expeRead more”

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4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia - Day 1: Bahir Dar and Lake Tana’s monastery churches

12.4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $350Best value

4 days through northern Ethiopia from Lake Tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls to Gondar castles and a Simien trek, with easy transfers.

“Beautiful country travel to Ethiopia. This is our first destination and visit the country. Northern Ethiopia so nice trip with my wife. Could be see more but us we have very short day needs return back next year.”

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12- Day Historical Route of Ethiopia

12- Day Historical Route of Ethiopia - Lake Tana and Bahir Dar: monasteries by boat, Ge’ez bibles, and Tisissat Falls

13.12- Day Historical Route of Ethiopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,597

Private 12-day Ethiopia route from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, with domestic flights, UNESCO sites, Lake Tana boat time, and covered meals.

“Highly recommend this tour by Enat Tours. Had a great time all across Ethiopia for 12 days, thanks to Ashu's planning, guidance and flexibility. For a hassle-free trip, consider taking this tour.”

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10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours

10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours - Getting Organized: Private Tour, Pickup, and Mobile Ticket

14.10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $4,300

10-day Northern Ethiopia tour from Addis Ababa to Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien, Axum, Yeha and Lalibela with private guidance.

“Mastewal is very professional tour guide with discipline and great communications skill. His know-how about Bahir Dar and the whole Northern part of Ethiopia is amazing.”

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