A comprehensive grand tour covering Ethiopia's most legendary historical highlights. Explore Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Axum, and the Eastern walled city of Harar.
Why Choose This Tour?
Horizon Ethiopia is a locally rooted premier operator. We focus on providing highly personalized travel arrangements, premium 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, and access to top hand-picked lodges.
Multilingual Professional Guides
Fully Customizable Itineraries
Airport Meet & Greet Included
24/7 Field Support Services
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 Description
Arrive in Addis Ababa, meet and greet. City tour: Entoto, National Museum (Lucy), and Mercato.
Day 2
Day 2 Description
Drive to Bahirdar, en route visit Debrelibanos monastery and the Blue Nile gorge.
Day 3
Day 3 Description
Drive to the Blue Nile falls (Tis Issat). Afternoon boat excursion on Lake Tana to visit Zeghie Peninsula monasteries.
Day 4
Day 4 Description
Drive to Gonder, visit castles compound, Bath of King Fasiledes, and Debre Berhan Sellasie Church.
Day 5
Day 5 Description
Full day drive to Axum, short stop on the way.
Day 6
Day 6 Description
Visit in Axum: St. Mary of Zion church (Ark sanctuary), museum, Obelisks, Castle Ruins of King Kaleb, Queen of Sheba's Bath.
Day 7
Day 7 Description
Drive to Mekelle, making short photo stops. Sightseeing Mekelle Market and Museum.
Day 8
Day 8 Description
Drive to Lalibela through scenic mountain ranges.
Day 9
Day 9 Description
Full day visit of Lalibela rock-hewn churches.
Day 10
Day 10 Description
Drive to Kombolcha: Visit colorful market of Bati.
Day 11
Day 11 Description
Drive to Awash National park: Enjoy calderas, hot springs, and wildlife.
Day 12
Day 12 Description
Visit park. Drive to walled town of Harar. Hyena man show at evening.
Day 13
Day 13 Description
Full day city tour of Harar: Museums, walled town Jugol.
Day 14
Day 14 Description
Drive to Dire Dawa, fly back to Addis Ababa.
Day 15
Day 15 Description
Departure transfer.
Pricing & Conditions
Tours are quoted on a tailormade basis depending on your group size, season of travel, and selected hotel tiers. Contact us for a personalized package proposal.
Price Includes
Premium 4x4 Land Cruiser ground transport
Multilingual professional tour guides
Full board hotel/lodge accommodations
National Park scout, cook, and site entry fees
Local boat cruise fees (Lake Tana / Chamo)
Price Excludes
International and domestic flight tickets
Souvenirs, shopping, and laundry services
Personal tips for drivers, scouts, and guides
Alcoholic beverages and minibar drinks
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Tour Specifications
Duration15 Days, 14 Nights
CategoryHistory
LanguageEnglish / French
AvailabilityYear-Round
Tour Highlights
Visit the iconic rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage)
Explore the Royal Enclosure castles in Gondar
Feed wild hyenas by hand at the gates of Harar Jugol at dusk
Take a boat cruise to the historic island monasteries of Lake Tana
Need Customization?
We can customize this itinerary according to your group size, budget, and specific interests.
We are one of the most experienced tour operators based in Addis Ababa, offering premium tour, travel, and logistics services across East Africa.
