Historic Ethiopia and Zanzibar

Tour Name: Historic Ethiopia and Zanzibar
Tour Code: IETT 020
Transport: Flight and surface
Accommodation: Hotels & Lodges

Monasteries on Lake Tana, Castles of Gondar, breathtaking Simien Mountains, ancient Axum with the house of the Ark of the Covenant, rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and beach holiday in Zanzibar.

Day  01:       Arrival in Addis Ababa and city tour. Hotel.

Day  02:       Morning flight to Bahirdar to visit the monasteries on Lake Tana and the Blue Nile falls.

Day  03:       Morning drive to Gondar to explore the 17th C capital with its Castles and colorful monastery.

Day  04:       Excursion to the Simien Mountains National park to see some of the endemic animals and the breathtaking landscape.

Day  05:       Morning flight to Lalibela to visit the famous rock-hewn churches.

Day  06:       Morning flight to Axum to visit the archaeological sites with the Steleas and the church of St. Mary Zion where the original Ark of the Covenant is kept.

Day  07:       Flight back to Addis and afternoon time for shopping.

Day  08:       Morning flight to Zanzibar and transfer to Stonetown.Afternoon half day guided sightseeing Stonetown.

Day  09:       Spice tour north of Stonetown, proceed to east coast.

Day  10:       Excursion Jozani Forest where you will also have a walk through the forest.

Day 11:       Departure back home.