Ethiopian Experience 8 Days

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Private Guided
With a culture and traditions dating back over 3000 years, Ethiopia is a land of religious fervor, a glorious history, vibrant celebrations and endless festivals. Add to that a range of natural beauty that includes Afro-Alpine highlands, soaring to around 14,000 feet, the Great Rift Valley, white-water rivers and a Savannah teeming with game.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    With a culture and traditions dating back over 3000 years, Ethiopia is a land of religious fervor, a glorious history, vibrant celebrations and endless festivals. Add to that a range of natural beauty that includes Afro-Alpine highlands, soaring to around 14,000 feet, the Great Rift Valley, white-water rivers and a Savannah teeming with game.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age range6 to 64 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEthiopia
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

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

Day 1: Ethiopia

Arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where you are met and escorted to your hotel. (D)

Day 2: Ethiopia

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 ...

Day 3: Ethiopia

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...

Day 4: Ethiopia

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 ...

Day 5: Ethiopia

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...

Day 6: Ethiopia

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...

Day 7: Ethiopia

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...

Day 8: Ethiopia

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,715
Price per day$635
Last Updated: 9/9/2024

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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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Age Requirements
6 to 64 years
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