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Summary:	Drive to the spectacular water falls called Blue Nile Falls, visit the Zege peninsula for its famous 14th century monasteries of Ura Kidanemihret, Azewa Mariam and the island monastery of Kibran Gebriel (where only men are allowed) for their wonderful 16th century mural paintings, crowns, crosses and many old church treasures..
Tour Title:	Combined Tours History Nature and Culture
Tour Category:	Budget
Total Seats:	0
Tour Length:	17 Nights
Origin:	Ethiopia , Addis Ababa
Destination:	Ethiopia , Addis Ababa
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Itinerary:	Day 1: Upon arrival in Bole International Airport - Addis Ababa, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. The city which lies at the foot of mount Entoto boasts of a rich culture, having been founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II. Addis Ababa is a metropolitan city with some 2.7 million inhabitants of different backgrounds - as many as 80 nationalities speaking 80 languages and religious communities including Christian, Muslim, and Jewish can be found here. Overnight Ghion Hotel Day 2: Fly Addis to Bahir Dar. The main attraction here is the selection of Ethiopian Christian monasteries which are found on many of Lake Tana’s 37 islands and will be visited by boat. The monasteries date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and have changed little since their founding. They are simple huts decorated with colorful scenes from the Bible and lives of the saints. The monastries include Ura Kidane Mihret , Dek Stephanos and Kebran Gabriel (closed to women). The Blue Nile Fall - Bahar Dar’s other or Tis Isat (water that smokes), is about an hour’s ride out of town. Here the Blue Nile is 400m wide and plunges 45m down into a much narrower channel before continuing its journey. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit Ura Kidane Mihiret monastery and Drive to Blue Nile Falls. Overnight Tana Hotel Day 3: Fly Bahir Dar to Gonder 32 km (20 mi) north of Lake T’ana in North Western Ethiopia. Gonder or Gondar is the former capital of Ethiopia, now the capital of Bagemder Province. Amharic-speaking followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church are the majority in the city but quite a number of Muslim residents can be found here. Visit the castle compound, Bath of Fasil and Debre Birhan Silassie church. Overnight Goha. Day 4: Excursion drive from Gonder to Semien Mountains National Park. Established in 1969, The park covers the Simien Mountains andRas Dashan - the highest point in Ethiopia. The park is home to some rare animal species - the Ethiopian wolf and the Gelada Baboon as well as the Walia Ibex, the latter which is found nowhere else in the world. Bird species include the Lammergeyer (beareded vulture) which feeding habits are quite interesting. Overnight Goha Hotel Day 5: Fly Gonder to Lalibela - one of Ethiopia’s holiest cities lying North in Ethiopia’s Lasta Mountains. Constructed In the 12th century by King Lalibela,the town attracts pilgrims from all over the world. The 12th century king envisioned a second Jerusalem so that Ethiopian Christians would not have to brave the Nubian Desert and its Muslim armies and oversaw the construction of a dozen churches carved in the rocky soil. The masterpiece however, is the monolithic King Georges - the most well known and last built of the churches and has been referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". On this day, you will visit the first group of rock hewn churches. Overnight Roha Hotel. Day 6: This morning, enjoy a mule ride to the semi monolithic Asheton Mariam rock-church , which lies on the top of a mountain. The Church itself is similar in style to other rock churches, but the panoramic view of the surroundings is spectacular from the mountaintop. Your afternoon will be spent visiting the remaining churches of Lalibela. Overnight Roha Hotel Day 7: Fly Lalibela to Axum - named after the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. On this day you will enjoy a sightseeing tour, with overnight accommodation at Remhai Hotel. Once the seat of the kingdom of Aksum, the town is now a tourist town and religious centre that features tall granite obelisks, which stand (or lie broken) in the central square. Some of the obelisks are nearly plain slabs, while others are intricately inscribed with door- and window-like shapes carved into some of the pillars, giving them the appearance of slender buildings. Evidence of adoption of Christianity by a 4th century king is born on the most recent of the obelisks . The Kingdom is believed to have started its decline around the 7th century:reasons for this include contests over trade routes hence the kingdom was cut off from its key markets in Alexandria, Byzantium and Southern Europe and lost its trade share to Arab traders of the era. The fall can halos be attributed to religious quarrels with Islamic groups. Overnight Remhai Hotel Day 8: Fly Axum to Addis Abeba - Ethiopia’s political and economic capital as well as its social nerve-center. Addis aabba means new flower and was founded by Menelik II in 1887. Enjoy a half day city tour with overnight stay at Ghion Hotel. Day 9: Drive from Addis to Langano, 200 kilometers by road south of the capital. Lake Langano supports a variety of wildlife - monkeys, baboons, warthogs and sometimes hippos as well as birds can be found here. Overnight Bekele Molla Hotel. Day 10: Depart for Arba Minch - Amharic forty Springs, visiting Checha, the Dorze village en route.This southern Ethiopia city, sometimes referred to as Minghi or Gantar is in the Semien Omo Zone of the Southern Nations. The towns ia pprximately 500 kilometers south of Addis Ababa. Overnight at Bekele Molla Day 11: Drive Arba Minch to Jinka via Woito and Key Afer. The town nestles in the hills north of Tama Plains and is the capital of the Debub Omo Zone. JThe South-Omo Museum and Research Center which is German funded is found in this town and The Mago National Park is 40 kilometers south Overnight Jinka Resort. Day 12: Excursion drive to visit the Mursi tribes and Mago National Park. The Mursi are a nomadic cattle herders found close to the Sudanese border. These people speak Mursi and the women are famous for wearing plates in their lower lips. These lip discs are made of clay. Girls are pierced at the age of 15 or 16. Mago National park measures 2162 square kilometers with the the Mago River - a tributary of the Omo River running through it. Overnight Jinka Resort Day 13: Drive Jinka to Turmi via Dimeka (the hamer market). Turmi is a market town in southwestern Ethiopia which is home to many of the Hamer people. The weekly market features products like incised gourds, used by local women as shopping baskets.Turmi is also notable for its traditional dances and the Jumping of the Bulls. Overnight camping at Turmi Day 14: Excursion drive to Murulle and visit the Karo tribe. Karo is an Omotic language. The Karo are closely related to its neighbors, Hamer and Banna, Overnight camping at Turmi. Day 15: Drive Turmi to Yabelo visiting the Erbore people on the way. The town, also called Obda,Yabelo is located northwest of Moyale in the Guji Zone of the Oromia Region and is the administrative center of the Guji Zone .Overnight Yabelo Motel Day 16: Drive Yabelo to Wondo Genet - Located southeast of Shashemene in the Sidama Zone of the Southern Nations. Wondo Genet is known for its hot springs and is home to an arboretum and a College of Forestry, as well as the Essential Oils Research Sub Center. Your day is spent enjoying the natural hot spring at Wondo Genet. Overnight Wabi Shebele Hotel Day 17: Drive Wondo Genet to Addis. Visit the fish market and different bird species at the shore of Lake Awassa. Overnight Ghion Hotel Day 18: City tour of Addis Abeba and after a farewell dinner party at the evening transfer to the airport for your international flight.
Features:	-View the blue Nile falls -visit the Zege peninsula
Remarks:	Prices includes: * Hotel accommodation on the basis of twin room sharing. * Transfer in and out service * Domestic airfare with embarkation fees * Breakfast only in Addis but full board elsewhere. * All ground transportation with fuel and with all insurance and driver costs * Transfer in and out service * Boat trip on Lake Tana and Chamo. * All camping equipments (Tent, Sleeping bag, sleeping sheet and pillow and all cooking materials) * Professional cook service * All entrance fees * Scout fees * Portage fees * Professional Tour Guide accompanying throughout the trip with all his costs. * Government taxes Prices does not include * Lunch and dinner in Addis * International flights and International Airport tax. * Any alcoholic drinks * Tips * Other expenses of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc * All what is not included in the list above
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