Day 1 — Arrival in Addis Ababa

• Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel
• Welcome Ethiopian coffee ceremony
• Optional Addis Ababa sightseeing depending on arrival time
• Overnight in Addis Ababa

Day 2 — Bahir Dar & Lake Tana

• Arrive in Bahir Dar and begin your northern Ethiopia journey
• Boat excursion on Lake Tana
• Visit Ura Kidane Mihret and Azwa Mariam monasteries
• Enjoy the peaceful lake scenery and sunset
• Overnight in Bahir Dar

Day 3 — Blue Nile Falls, Awra Amba & Gondar

• Visit Tis Issat, the spectacular Blue Nile Falls
• Explore Awra Amba Village and learn about its distinctive community lifestyle
• Continue by road to Gondar through the Ethiopian highlands
• Overnight in Gondar

Day 4 — Gondar Royal Heritage

• Explore the historic Royal Enclosure
• Visit Debre Birhan Selassie Church, famous for its beautifully painted angel ceiling
• Visit Fasil Bath and discover Gondar’s royal heritage
• Optional traditional Ethiopian dinner with cultural music
• Overnight in Gondar

Day 5 — Simien Mountains

• Travel to Simien Mountains National Park
• Enjoy spectacular viewpoints, mountain landscapes, and a guided nature walk
• Look for endemic gelada monkeys in their natural habitat
• Experience the dramatic cliffs, valleys, and highland scenery
• Overnight in the Simien Mountains or Gondar

Day 6 — Lalibela & Rock-Hewn Churches

• Continue your journey to Lalibela
• Explore the first group of ancient rock-hewn churches
• Discover their remarkable architecture, history, and spiritual significance
• During festival periods, optional evening church services may be experienced
• Overnight in Lalibela

Day 7 — Lalibela Churches & Local Culture

• Explore the second group of Lalibela’s remarkable churches
• Visit the iconic Bete Giyorgis (St. George)
• Optional visit to a traditional village
• Experience an Ethiopian coffee ceremony
• Taste traditional food and local honey wine
• Overnight in Lalibela

Day 8 — Genna or Timket Festival / Cultural Day

• Experience Genna (Ethiopian Christmas) or Timket (Epiphany), depending on your travel dates
• Witness colorful processions, chanting, drums, prayers, and traditional clothing
• Experience one of Ethiopia’s most important cultural and religious celebrations

If your dates do not coincide with Genna or Timket, enjoy a flexible cultural day in Lalibela with optional church visits, village experiences, hiking, traditional food, or coffee ceremonies.
• Overnight in Lalibela

Day 9 — Return to Addis Ababa & Departure

• Continue your journey back to Addis Ababa
• Farewell Ethiopian coffee experience
• Free time depending on your international flight schedule
• Transfer to Bole International Airport for departure

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Private and fully customizable tour
• Festival activities depend on your travel dates and official schedules
• Accommodation can be arranged according to your preferences
• The itinerary can be adjusted around your travel plans and interests