Arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and enjoy a guided tour of the city of Addis Ababa with visits to The National Museum and the Ethnological Museum. Take a drive out to Mt. Entoto for a breathtaking view of the city and finally shopping at Merkato the outdoor market. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant for a traditional Ethiopian meal, dance performance and coffee ceremony.
Fly to Gondar and visit the royal enclosure containing six castles, a complex network of connecting tunnels, raised walkways and several smaller buildings. Then take a tour of the bathing place of King Fasilidas.
Fly to Lalibela for 2 days of touring what is considered to be one of the holiest cities in Ethiopia. Start your exploration with the 12 majestic rock-hewn churches – begin with the breathtaking Bette Giorgis Church, carved in the shape of a cross and set apart from the other church groupings. On the second day
travel by mule to the Ashetan Maryam Church located in the mountains high above Lalibela. In the afternoon visit the Nakuto Le’Abe monastery, home to an impressive collection of ancient crosses, illustrated manuscripts and other famous icons.
Fly to Axum where you will begin with a tour of Stelae Park, St. Mary of Zion Church and the Sanctuary Chapel, the reputed resting place of the “Ark of the Covenant.” Here you will also tour the coronation yard, Queen of Sheba’s palace ruins and bath, the Axum museum and the tombs of Kings Kalab and Gerbre Meskel.
Return to Addis Ababa where you will then take the return flight to the United States.
Complete your journey or continue the adventure in Southern Ethiopia or experience a Kenyan or Tanzanian safari.
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