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Ethiopian Holiday (A): 
The Historic North and Omo Valley;
​14 Days / 13 Nights

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Tour Summary

  • Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a World Heritage site
  • Royal Enclosure of Gondar, a World Heritage site
  • Lake Tana, source of the Nile
  • Indigenous Tribes of the Omo Valley
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Arrival    Bole International Airport
Awaze Tours meets all guests arriving at the airport regardless of arrival time.  For morning flight arrivals you may begin your tour after checking into your hotel.  For afternoon or evening arrivals, you may begin your tour the following day.  
Tour Itinerary CO13a
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Day 01   Addis Ababaa
Visit Trinity Cathedral, resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.  Tour the Ethnographic Museum, a great introduction to Ethiopian culture and history.  Make a short drive to Entoto Hills for a view of the city and visit Maryam Church. En-route, stop at Sheromeda traditional cloth market.  Visit the Mercato or the Sholla Market, two of Addis Ababa's main markets
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​Overnight Hotel -  (B, L, D)
Orthodox bible
A priests displays one of his churches' ancient prayer books.
Day 02   Addis Ababa - Bahar Dar
Fly to Bahar Dar on Ethiopian Airlines.  Take a boat tour on Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, and tour ancient monasteries on the Zege Peninsula.  We will visit two of the following monasteries: Ura Kidane Mehiret, Azwa Maryam, Mehal Zege Giorgis, and Bete Maryam.    End the day with a sunset visit to Bezawit Hills overlooking the Nile River.
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Royal Enclosure in Gondar, Ethiopia
Royal Enclosure in Gondar.
Day 03   Bahar Dar - Gondar
Drive through the countryside to Gondar.  Tour the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian kings beginning in the early 17th century.  Having survived several wars, including air raids during World War 2, the castles are a testament to the resilience of this once mighty empire.  Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its religious art and especially its iconic ceiling depicting angels.
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Day 04   Gondar - Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa.   Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site.  This group of eleven monolithic churches were carved directly into the stone mountainside at least 800 years ago.  This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings. In the late afternoon, enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony and learn the process for baking injera (a staple food for much of Ethiopia.)
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Day 05   Lalibela
For the morning we have two options: Take a morning hike with mules to the 13th century rock-hewn monastery of Mount Asheton.  The walk provides wonderful views of Lalibela and the surrounding countryside.  - OR - Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will 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.   
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Axum stelae field
Axum north stelae field.
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.   See St. Mary Tsion Church, which houses the Ark of the Covenant according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church (no one is allowed to see the Ark.) Visit other tombs and archeological sites as time permits. 
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Day 07   Axum - Addis Ababa - Lake Langano
Fly to Addis Ababa and then drive to the Rift Valley Lake Langano. Relax at the Sabana Lodge. Lake Langano is safe for swimming.
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Day 08   Lake Langano - Arba Minch
Drive to Arba Minch (“Forty Springs”) located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region. Arrive at your resort in Arba Minch and relax after your journey.
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Day 09   Arba Minch
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Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo and view some of the largest crocodiles in the world sunning on the banks of the lake. Hippopotami and birdlife are also abundant.  Visit a Dorze Village in the Guge Mountains. The Dorze are known for their tall, beehive-shaped bamboo houses. If the base becomes infested with termites, the entire house can be lifted and moved to another location. 
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Day 10   Arba Minch - JinkaDrive to Jinka through areas inhabited by various peoples such as the Konso, Tseme, Benna and Ari. Once in Jinka, visit a nearby village of the Ari people. 
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Day 11   Jinka - TurmiEarly morning drive to the Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people. The Mursi women are known for the clay plates they insert into their lower lips. Drive to Turmi, home of the Hamer people; the Hamer are known for their body decorations and the clay and ochre that they put in their hair.
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Day 12   Omorate Excursion
Excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people, known for their elaborate body-painting.  Cross the famous Omo River by canoe.  Return to Turmi for the evening.
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Day 13   Turmi - Konso
Drive to Konso, recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A highland people, the Konso are known for the ancient and intricate terraces that encircle their well-planned villages.
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Day 14   Konso -  Arba Minch - Addis Ababa
Drive from Konso to Arba Minch for flight 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 if needed.
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End of Tour
(Awaze Tours will arrange additional hotel nights in Addis Ababa upon request.)
Inclusions
  • Entrance fees for all sites and parks mentioned in the itinerary
  • All excursions listed on the itinerary
  • Experienced, multilingual tour guides and guides' expenses
  • Ground transportation via tour vehicle (including driver and fuel)
  • All domestic flights listed on itinerary (actual flight number/schedule may change)
  • All meals mentioned on itinerary
  • Lodging for each night on tour
  • All hotel/airport transfers during the tour
Exclusions
  • Any expenses of a personal nature
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • International airfare
  • Tips or gratuities
  • Photography or video fees if required at certain sites
  • Visa costs
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