Historic Route

Focus on the historic attractions of the big four in the North and Harar in the East gives you opportunities of exploring mainly history and religion. Note that this route is popularly known as the historic route and the main attractions are the richest historical heritage: the Ancient city of Axum, the medieval capital of Lalibela, The historic city of Gondar, Bahir Dar and Lake Tana monasteries. Fly or drive into the land of ancient civilizations, cradle of human kind and breathtaking scenarios with Julian Tour and Travel.

The walled city of Harar in the East which is considered as the 4th Moslem sacred city of the world next to Mecca is also included in this circuit. Besides the driving options in this circuit give you an added Bonus of enjoying the spectacular sceneries of this circuit. It also gives you options for trekking and camping holidays in the mountains. Contact us we will make your holiday enjoyable. While visiting tour destinations don’t forget to explore more on the open market places. Hence as much as possible, at least one market day as to be over lapped with the travel plan.

Historic route 5 days/4 nights by Air.

DAY 1. ADDIS ABABA –BAHER DAR

Arrive Addis Ababa and fly to Baherdar, visit Blue Nile Falls and boat trip to the island monasteries on Lake Tana. O/N hotel

DAY 2. BAHER DAR -GONDAR

Drive to Gondar and visit 17^th century castles and churches. O/N hotel

DAY 3. GONDAR - LALIBELA

Fly to Lalibela and visit the incredible 13^th century rock-hewn churches. O/N Hotel

DAY 4.  LALIBELA - AXUM

Fly to Axum and visit the old mysterious monolithic obelisks, ruins of queen Sheba palace, and the Archeological Museum, Kaleb’s Tomb and Tsion Mariam church where the real Ark of the Covenant is found.

DAY 5. AXUM – ADDIS ABABA

Fly back Addis Ababa, city tour Addis Ababa and departure.

Option Two by flight

HISTORIC ROUTE 7D/6N BY FLIGHT

DAY 1:- ARRIVAL ADDIS ABABA AND FLIGHT TO BAHRDAR

After arrival in Addis Ababa you take a short flight north to Bahir Dar. Upon arrival and check-out, we will transfer you to the hotel. After taking rest and having Lunch in Baherdar drive to and visit the Blue Nile water falls(smoking water 32kms far). Overnight stay Hotel in Baherdar.

DAY 2 :-BAHRDAR – GONDER (180KMS ASPHALT)

AM after break fast make a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries in ZegiePensulla like UraKidhaneMihret, and Azawa Mariam churches. Then after lunch in Baherdar proceed driving to Gonder a city which is considered as a “ Camelot of Africa” and famous from 17^th century.  Overnight stay hotel.

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