Ethiopian Experience 8 Days
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Trip includes
- Inclusions: Accommodations in standard and first class or deluxe hotels
- 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Local English-speaking guides
- Internal flights – Addis Ababa / Bahar Dar & Gondar / Addis Ababa / Lalibela /Addis Ababa
Itinerary
Fly to Bahar Dar. Later on you will drive to Lake Tana for a half day boat tour. With a surface area of 2,282 square miles it is the largest lake in Ethiopia. The lake is dotted with islands, many of which shelter isolated monasteries containing the remains of ...
Enjoy the drive to Gondar, once the royal capital of the Ethiopian Empire. Founded in 1636 by the Emperor Fassiledes, the medieval city is home to castles and churches constructed by the Emperor along with his descendants. Visits will also include the Fassilede...
The drive to Simien Mountains National Park is approx. 140 km and takes approx. 3 hrs. Your first destination will be the Kosoye viewpoint where you will have the chance to stretch your legs and enjoy beautiful views. We will then drive to Debark, headquarters ...
Arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where you are met and escorted to your hotel. (D)
Morning fly to Addis Ababa with an afternoon city tour. Fist we visit Mount Entoto, a historical place where Emperor Menelik II resided and built his palace when he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred mountain and has many monas...
Fly to Lalibela. Lalibela is the jewel in the crown of Ethiopia with the most famous rock-hewn churches and the scene of so many major religious ceremonies. These churches are both remarkable and beautiful. They were hand-hewn out of solid rock centuries ago an...
In the morning you will drive to the Na’akuto La’ab Monastery which is in the highlands outside Lalibela is named after Na’akuto La’ab, King Lalibela’s successor. Crowns, gold-painted drums, crosses, a large painted canvas depicting ancient kings, and an old, i...
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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SITA World Tours has a reputation spanning more than 80 years of excellence in luxury travel. With popular itineraries to Africa, Asia, Europe, South Pacific and South & Central America, SITA has thrived in the highly competitive travel industry by offering customized opportunities and by partnering with travel agents to deliver the comprehensive services and value luxury travelers appreciate.
Founded in 1933 and restructured under new ownership in 1982, SITA World Tours has retained an edge in the Tourism Industry by tapping into various niche markets.
Under the leadership and entrepreneurial expertise of Roger Mahal and Mok Singh, the company’s Chairman and President, SITA has steadily increased its market value since early 1980. The annual expansion of a unique product line and the increasing number of partnerships made with various organizations and associations nationwide, have played instrumental roles in the development of a brand that is sure to bring SITA success for years to come.
SITA provides unparalleled quality service, as a preferred Tour Operator for exotic destinations. With internationally certified specialists ready to serve clients daily, customer care is elegantly handled from the peaks of Patagonia to the palaces of India.
SITA’s expertise and creativity is not limited to the published itineraries in its brochures. Should these itineraries or dates of travel be unsuitable, remember that flexibility is our forte and we also specialize in custom programs for independent travelers and groups. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, in a small party or as part of a large group, one of our SITA travel specialists will assist you in creating an itinerary for your unique travel preferences and budget.
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