DAY 03: Bahir Dar /BJR Addis Ababa – Bahir Dar, 560 km. After breakfast, in the morning visit the famous Blue Nile Falls. Known locally as Tis Isat - 'Smoke of Fire' the Blue Nile Falls is the most dramatic spectacle on either the Blue Nile rivers. Four hundred meters (1,312 feet) wide when in flood, and dropping over a sheer chasm more than forty-five meters (150 Feet) deep the falls throw up a continuous spray of water, which drenches onlookers up to a kilometer away. In the afternoon we enjoy a boat trip

on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries of Azwa Mariam and URA Kidane Mihre O/n Bahir Dar in a chosen hotel. DAY 04: Bahir Dar /BJR - Gondar/GDQ Bahir Dar – Gonder, 180 km we drive to Gonder, We experience typically in an Ethiopian African landscape over wide grazing land, hilly mountains with numerous farmlands. The rest of the day visit attractions in Gondar. The attractions that you visit in Gondar includes: Castles of Gondar are included in the World Heritage List, the royal Fasiledes Bath and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its unique murals and Awra Amba village. Over night stay at the selected hotel.

Travel In Style Tour code: TTT- 212 Duration: 15 Days /14

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Destination: North Addis/ADD- Bahir Dar/BJR - Gondar/GDQ- Semien National Park - Axum/AXU - Yeha -Lalibela/LLI- Addis Ababa- Lake Wonchi- Addis/ADD

DAY 01: Addis/ADD Arrival to Addis DAY 02: Addis/ADD - Bahir Dar /BJR

DAY 05: Gondar/GDQ - Semien National Park

[Gonder – Semien Lodge, 130 km From Gonder We head north to the Simein Mountains National Park and visit the breathtaking mountain range and one of the endemic mammals of Ethiopia – the Gelada Baboon or the bleeding heart baboon.

Overnight: Simein Lodge

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DAY 06: Semien National Park - Axum/AXU Drive to Semien Lodge - Axum, 285 km

DAY 07: Axum/AXU

Today our destination is the legendary city of Axum, capital of the Axumite Empire that existed from 400 BC to 950 AD. Drive through the remarkable Tekezze Gorge to the earliest capital of Ethiopia – Axum. On our way, visit the villages of the Tigre people. The African nation's historic route begins in the ancient city of Axum, which dates to about 100 B.C. This capital city was the first place in Ethiopia to adopt a new religion -- Christianity. According to the Old Testament, The Queen of Sheba was born in Axum, but travelled to Israel to meet King Solomon. They had a son named Menelik, who later became the first emperor of Ethiopia. Menelik brought the original Arc of the Covenant back to Ethiopia from Israel. Over night stay at the selected hotel.

DAY 08: Excursion to the village of Yeha A full day of sightseeing in this fascinating ancient city, with visits to the following attractions, Visit Ethiopia's earliest known capital, Yeha, is less than two hours' drive from Axum through some dramatic highland scenery. As the birthplace of the country's earliest high Civilization, it is well worth visiting. To get there, head east for twenty kilometers (Bahir Dar is a town 12 miles) to Adwa. Continue along the main road towards Adigrat for another twenty-four kilometer (15 miles) and then turn North on to a short dirt track, where you will see the imposing ruins of Yeha's Temple of the moon about four kilometers (2.5 miles) to the right of the track. The yeah temple .o/n at the hotel.

DAY 09: Axum/AXU - Adwa

Departure from Axum after breakfast. We cross into Ethiopia’s northern Tigray Region and motor to Adwa, site of a famous 1896 battle in which the Ethiopians defeated an invading Italian army. Over night stay at the selected hotel.

DAY 10: Mekele - Lalibela Drive from Mekele - Lalibela, 315 km drive to Lalibela, inhabited mostly by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and, like Axum, one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, known as the Ethiopian Jerusalem. Over night stay at the selected hotel.

DAY 11+ DAY 12: Lalibela

Two days of sightseeing in and around fabulous Lalibela, focusing on the local churches, carved from the rock and connected by a labyrinth of trenches and tunnels; they were built in the 12th century. Lalibela, inhabited mostly by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and, like Axum, one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, known as the Ethiopian Jerusalem. Lalibela is an unassuming village where nobody would suspect a few hundred meters away lays one of the most astonishing wonders of the civilized world. King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty built a series of rock hewn churches – the New Jerusalem as he called it. Visiting the rock hewn churches of Lalibella. Today you wil tour the first group of churches (the grouping is according to their geographical location): Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam and Bete Meskel. And continue touring the rest of the first group of churches. O/ in a chosen hotel.

DAY 12: Lalibela + ASHETEN MARIAM

We will set off on a mule or by foot to the church of Ashten Mariam. This morning is approximately a four hour round trip which passes through small villages on the Way back to our guest house. This high dry plateau gives wonderful views of the Surrounding countryside from the top of the mountain where the church is located. After lunch, we set off by road to the cave church of Yemrehane Christos, built by The king of the same name before the reign of King Lalibela. It is a built-up cave church constructed of Axumite wood and stone. The flat-span roof displays paneling richly adorned with geometrical designs and the ceiling over the sanctuary is domed and displays carvings and paintings. Over night stay at the selected hotel

DAY 13: Lalibela - Addis/ADD

Flight to Addis Ababa. Arrival and additional sightseeing in the capital, including a visit to the National Museum, featuring the remains of “Lucy,” a Female hominid (of the Australopithecus Afarensis genus) that lived about 3 million years ago, Discovered in Ethiopia’s Hadar Region in 1974. Also some time to shop. Dinner and Over night stay at the selected hotel.

DAY 14: Addis/ADD - Lake Wonchi - Addis/ADD

Excursion to one of the most beautiful sites in Ethiopia, Wonchi Crater Lake, situated in a lush setting at an altitude of 2,780 meters. Excursion to one of the most beautiful sites in Ethiopia, Wonchi Crater Lake, situated in a lush setting at an altitude of 2,780 meters. This trip will involve a ride in a dugout canoe, a horse back ride, and a visit to 16th-century Wonchi Cherkos Monastery. Return to Addis Ababa and time to relax before our farewell dinner in a typical restaurant, Yod Abyssinia, enlivened by traditional music and dance. Afterwards, transfer to the airport, as our flight departs shortly after midnight. O/n Addis Ababa

DAY 15: Departure