Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa – City Tour
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Meet and greet at Bole International Airport.
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Transfer to hotel for check-in and rest.
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Afternoon city tour:
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Welcome dinner with traditional food and live cultural dance.
Day 2: Addis Ababa – Bahir Dar (Flight)
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Morning flight to Bahir Dar, near Lake Tana.
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Visit the majestic Blue Nile Falls (“Tis Issat”).
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Afternoon boat ride on Lake Tana, visiting 14th-century island monasteries.
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Overnight by the lake.
Day 3: Bahir Dar – Gondar (Drive)
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Scenic drive to Gondar (approx. 3 hours).
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Explore the Royal Castles of Fasil Ghebbi (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Visit the beautifully painted Debre Berhan Selassie Church.
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Optional: traditional coffee ceremony or cultural dinner.
Day 4: Gondar – Simien Mountains National Park
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Drive to Simien Mountains National Park – breathtaking highland vistas.
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Short hike with chances to see Gelada baboons and endemic wildlife.
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Enjoy sunset over the dramatic cliffs.
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Overnight in lodge or eco-camp.
Day 5: Simien Mountains – Axum (Drive or Flight)
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Depart for Axum, Ethiopia’s ancient capital and spiritual center.
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Leisure afternoon or visit the town’s local market.
Day 6: Axum – Ancient Kingdom & Religious Sites
Day 7: Axum – Lalibela (Flight)
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Morning flight to Lalibela, the “New Jerusalem.”
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Visit the first cluster of rock-hewn churches, carved from a single rock.
Day 8: Lalibela – More Churches & Village Experience
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Explore the second group of churches, including the iconic Bete Giyorgis (St. George).
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Optional: mule trek to Asheten Maryam Monastery with panoramic views.
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Visit a local village and enjoy an Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Day 9: Lalibela – Addis Ababa – Arba Minch (Flight)
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Return flight to Addis Ababa and connect to Arba Minch.
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Visit the Dorze tribe, known for beehive-shaped houses and weaving.
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Sunset at Lake Chamo.
Day 10: Arba Minch – Konso – Jinka
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Drive south via the Konso cultural landscape (UNESCO site).
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Explore traditional Konso villages and terraced farming techniques.
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Continue to Jinka, gateway to Omo Valley tribes.
Day 11: Jinka – Mago National Park – Turmi
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Early morning visit to Mago National Park.
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Meet the Mursi tribe, known for lip plates and body decorations.
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Continue to Turmi, home of the Hamar people.
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Optional: attend a bull-jumping ceremony (if available).
Day 12: Turmi – Omorate – Arba Minch
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Excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech tribe near the Omo River.
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Cross the river by traditional canoe.
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Return north to Arba Minch for overnight stay.
Day 13: Arba Minch – Addis Ababa – Departure
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Morning flight back to Addis Ababa.
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Final shopping at local markets or visit to Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market.
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Farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant.
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Evening or night transfer to Bole International Airport for departure.