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Addis Ababa City Tour Lalibela Tour
Unity Park Tour Gondar Tour
Bishoftu Crater Lakes Tour Arbamich Tour
Bahirdar Tour Gondar and Simien Mountains Tour
Festival Tours

ADDIS ABABA CITY TOUR 1 DAY
Starting from $ 85

OVERVIEW

Addis Ababa “New Flower” in Amharic is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital city and this Tour will give you a real taste and avor of
Ethiopia. Highlights include a visit to the National Museum, home of the world famous hominid Lucy (learn about her discovery
in the Afar region of Ethiopia in 1974). Take an aromatic Spice Tour of bustling Merkato (reputedly Africa’s’ largest open air
market) that will engage all of your senses! Experience a traditional Ethiopian co ee ceremony from roasting to brewing and
savoring the taste of the drink that originated in Ethiopia.

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Entoto Mountain: National Museum:

Enjoy the beautiful scenic and Here you will get an insight into the history of the
panoramic overlook of the city country past and present, as well as symbolic art
and enjoy the scent from the of the country. This is the place where you also will
eucalyptus forest of Mount view its most popular attraction; the world’s oldest
Entoto – the capital before hominoid – Lucy “Dinknesh” dating back 3.2 million
Addis Ababa. years ago.

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Cultural Co ee Ceremony:

Ethiopia's co ee ceremony is an integral part of our social and cultural life.
An invitation to attend a co ee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship
or respect and is an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality.
While driving through the city you have the chance to see the original
Ethio-Djibouti railway station La Gare as well as other historical monuments
and statues, embassies, o ce of regional and international organizations.

Transfer to the airport if you have an international ight

SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- Ethiopian cultural co ee ceremony
- English speaking local guide

SERVICE EXCLUDES:
- Any other expenses

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UNITY PARK TOUR HALF DAY
Starting from $ 61

OVERVIEW

“Unity Park symbolizes our ability to come together for a common goal and cross the nish line by creating exquisite lasting

prints of our collective worth,” stated the o ce of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. In 2019 Prime Minister Abiy arranged a

5-million-birr dinner as part of fundraising for the project ‘Beauti cation of Addis Ababa’.The total land coverage of the grand

palace is an expansive 40 acres and it contains myriads of historical buildings and plants that date back to the time of Emperor

Menelik II, the founder of the Grand Palace. Menelik Palace Complex refers to the octagonal structure and other collections of

historical buildings that were built at the time of Emperor Menelik II in 1887.

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Day 1 Unity Park Tour and Cultural Co ee Ceremony SERVICE INCLUDES:

Unity Park: It is found inside the Grand Palace compound. - Ground transportation service including all transfers
The attraction provides you with the chance of experiencing the personal collection of - Entrance fees according to the tour program
the19th and 20th centuries Ethiopian Leaders as well as that of the royal family members. - Ethiopian cultural co ee ceremony
Unity Park o ers to the visitor the highlights of Ethiopian past political, social and economic -English speaking local guide
history.You have also the chance to see the endemic Abyssinian black mane lion.
The renovated compound incorporates several sights of interest to visitors, including an
arena, a playground, a zoo three churches, House of Royals and an imperial banquet hall
Throne hall. Cultural Co ee Ceremony: Ethiopia's co ee ceremony is an integral part of
our social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a co ee ceremony is considered a mark
of friendship or respect and is an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality.While driving
through the city you have the chance to see Ethio-Djibouti rail way station, historical
monuments and statues,embassies, the o ce of regional and international organizations.

SERVICE EXCLUDES :
- Any other expenses

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BISHOFTU CRATER LAKES TOUR 1 DAY
Starting from $ 74

OVERVIEW

A town lying south east of Addis Ababa with an elevation of 1,920 meters,Bishoftu is a great day away or overnight excursion

located about 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa. The town lies within a circle of six beautiful crater lakes. The temperate

climate makes it a very popular resort. Scattered around the lakes are a number of magni cent resorts providing comfortable

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Day 1 Bishoftu

Located 45 km. south east of Addis Ababa. It is one of the most frequented
excursion towns for Addis Ababa dwellers for it’s the richness in crater lakes
teeming with aquatic birds. Transfer to Bishoftu to visit the crater lakes
of Babogaya, Bishoftu and Hora enjoying nature and relaxation at a top
lakeside resort. The traditional Oromo Thanksgiving to God ceremony
takes place in Autumn at Lake Hora.
Enjoy lunch in a restaurant overlooking a crater Lake
In the afternoon transfer back to Addis
Transfer to the airport if you have an international ight

SERVICE INCLUDES:

- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English speaking local guide

SERVICE EXCLUDES:
- Any other expenses

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BAHIRDAR TOUR 1 NIGHT / 2 DAYS
Starting from $ 283

OVERVIEW

Bahir Dar means “By the Sea” and is located on the southern shores of beautiful Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake and reservoir

for the famous Blue Nile River.Wide boulevards lined with palm trees and a temperate climate makes it a popular holiday desti-

nation. Cruise on the Lake to view hippos or endemic birds and visit Ethiopian Orthodox monasteries, found on some 20 of

Lake Tana’s 37 islands - some dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. 9

Day 1 Addis - Bahirdar SERVICE INCLUDED:

In the morning y to Bahirdar, up on arrival meet and assist by ET-Holidays - 1 Night accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
representative.In the morning you will take a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the - Round trip domestic ight fare, Addis-Bahirdar-Addis
14th c. Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret which is the most famous of the Zege - Ground transportation service including all transfers
peninsula monasteries ((beautiful mural paintings, religious books, processional - Meal plan: Breakfast
crosses and sacred artifacts). Afternoon drive 35km to the small village of Tis Abay - Boat trip on Lake Tana
to visit Blue Nile Falls, along the way enjoy the local life style and typical countryside - English speaking local guide
of Ethiopia. Up on arrival hike through the beautiful scenery and cross over
Portuguese bridge to the waterfall. Enjoy the fall and on the way back you will cross SERVICE EXCLUDED:
by boat the legendary Blue Nile River which joins the White Nile at
Khartoum (Sudan) then form the longest river in the world. Note that the volume - Any other expenses
of the water could be minimal depending on the season
Important Note:
Overnight: Hotel The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate

Day 2 Bahirda - Addis prior booking is required
1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
Fly back Addis Ababa. 2. Nov. 28 to Dec.04 during St. MARY’S FESTIVAL, only in AXUM,
In the afternoon spend at leisure or shopping or you will do partial city tour of Addis. 3. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
Transfer to the airport if you have international ight 4. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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LALIBELA TOUR 1 NIGHT / 2 DAYS
Starting from $ 284

OVERVIEW

Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia. It's known for its distinctive rock-cut churches dating from the 12th
and 13th centuries, which are pilgrimage sites for Coptic Christians. Carved out of rock, the subterranean monoliths include huge
Bete Medhane Alem, and cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis. Many are joined by tunnels and trenches, and some have carved bas-reliefs
and colored frescoes inside.

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Day 1 Addis - Lalibela SERVICE INCLUDES:

In the morning y to Lalibela (UNESCO heritage site), up on arrival meet and assist - 1 Night accommodation cost on Twin/Double
by ET-Holidays representative. occupancy basis
Lalibela is known for its well preserved Rock Hewn churches; each rock churches are
carved out and crafted beautifully from a single volcanic rock. Here you head on back - Meal plan: Breakfast
to 11th Century mythical rock hewn churches of Lalibela. - Ground transportation service including all transfers
The mysterious Lalibela churches are widely regarded as the 8th wonder of the world. - Round trip domestic ight fare, Addis-Lalibela-Addis
Explore as many rock-hewn - Entrance fees according to the tour program
churches as you can - English speaking local guide
Overnight: Hotel
SERVICE EXCLUDES:
Day 2 Lalibela - Addis
- Any other expenses
Fly back Addis Ababa.
In the afternoon spend at leisure or shopping or you will do partial Important Note:
city tour of Addis. The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate prior
Transfer to the airport if you have international ight
booking is required
1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. Jan.07 to 10, during ETHIOPIAN CHRIST-MASS FESTIVAL, only in Lalibela
3. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
4. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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GONDAR TOUR 1 NIGHT / 2 DAYS
Starting from $ 217

OVERVIEW

Gondar is a city in northern Ethiopia. It's known for the walled Fasil Ghebbi fortress and palace compound, once the seat of
Ethiopian emperors. Dominating it is the immense 17th-century castle of Emperor Fasilides, which combines Portuguese,
Indian and local architectural styles. Outside the complex is Debre Berhan Selassie church, with an interior of elaborate
murals, including a ceiling of faces

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Day 1 Addis - Gondar Day 2 Gondar - Addis

In the morning y to Gondar (UNESCO Fly back Addis Ababa. SERVICE INCLUDES:
heritage site), up on arrival meet and
assist by ET-Holidays representative. In the afternoon spend atleisure or - 1 Night accommodation cost on Double occupancy basis
shopping or you will do partial city - Meal plan: Breakfast
Gondar; once was the RoyalCapital of tour of Addis. - Ground transportation service including all transfers
Ethiopia which was founded in 1636 by - Round trip domestic ight fare, Addis-Gondar-Addis
Emperor Fassiladas. It was a hub of art, Transfer to the airport if you have - Entrance fees according to the tour program
music and literature for Ethiopia. Your international ight - English speaking local guide
visit will include the Royal enclosure,
Fasiledes bath and the fascinating Debre Meal: Breakfast
Birhan Selassie church which is well
known for its intriguing ceiling paintings.
Overnight: Hotel

SERVICE EXCLUDED:
- Any other expenses

Important Note:
The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate

prior booking is required
1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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ARBAMINCH TOUR 2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS
Starting from $ 399

OVERVIEW

Arba Minch means Forty Springs, taking its name from the bubbling streams that cover the groundwater forest occupying the ats of the
town. Nech Sar National Park is the natural habitat for a recorded 188 species of birds and the animals are able to roam free amidst
514 square meters of savannah, dry bush and groundwater forest. Lake Chamo is one of the most famous Rift Valley lakes and a great place
for observing reputedly the world’s most spectacular concentration of giant crocodiles! You will also see hippos and enjoy watching native

shermen using traditional shing methods on the Lake.

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Day 1 Addis - Arbaminch Day 3 Arbamich -Addis

Fly to Arbaminch Fly to Addis Ababa
Up on arrival drive to visit the village of the Dorze In the afternoon spend at leisure or go for shopping or optionally you will do partial
people, famous for their intricately woven bamboo huts city tour of Addis.
and weaving of traditional clothes.
Transfer to the airport if you have international ight
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel

Day 2 Arbaminch SERVICE INCLUDES:

In the morning boat trip on Lake Chamo where crocodiles - 2 Nights’ hotel cost on Twin/Double room, and Bed & Breakfast basis
can be seen in abundance.This place is locally known as - Domestic ight fare, Addis Ababa - Arbaminch -Addis Ababa
the “crocodile market” since several crocodiles can be - Ground transportation service including all transfers
seen at a time. Hippos and plenty of birds can also be - Meal plan: Breakfast
seen. Lake Chamo is part of the Netch Sar National Park. - Entrance fees according to the tour program
In the afternoon walk around 40 springs and stay at nature - English speaking local guide
- Boat trip on Lake Chamo
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel - Payment for scout/ranger

SERVICE EXCLUDES:

- Any other expenses

Important Note:
The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and hence adequate

prior booking is required
1.Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2.Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3.Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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GONDAR & SIMIEN MOUNTAINS 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
NATIONAL PARK TOUR Starting from $ 546

OVERVIEW

This breathtaking site o ers incredible trekking and stunning scenery. The Simien Mountains National Park was awarded as a

Natural World Heritage Site in 1979; UNESCO proclaimed it as “one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, with jagged

mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500m”. The Simiens also form one of Ethiopia's most

important biodiversity hotspots, populated by a rich collection of endemic plants and the park provides the natural habitat for

animals including the Walia ibex, gelada baboon and Ethiopian wolf.

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Day 1 Addis - Gondar Day 2 Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park

In the morning y to Gondar (UNESCO heritage site), up on Drive to the Simien Mountains National Park to enjoy spectacular
arrival meet and assist by ET-Holidays representative. scenery and more over to see troops of the endemic Gelada baboons.
Gondar, once was the Royal Capital of Ethiopia whichwas Simien is recorded in the UNESCO heritage list for its superlative
founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. It was a hub of art, natural phenomena.
music and literature for Ethiopia. Your visit will include the Overnight: Lodge
Royal enclosure, Fasiledes bath and the fascinating Debre Birhan
Selassie church which is well known for its intriguing ceiling
paintings.

Overnight: Hotel

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Day 3 Simien Mountains National Park - Gondar SERVICE INCLUDES

In the morning walk along the cli side and see from close - 3 Nights’ accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
distance the endemic Gelada Baboons bathing in the sun and - Meal plan: Breakfast
gumming each other’s hair to witness their strong social - Ground transportation service including all transfers
behavior. - Round trip domestic ight fare, Addis-Gondar-Addis
In the afternoon drive back to Gondar - Entrance fees according to the tour program
Overnight: Hotel - English speaking local guide
- Payment for scout/ranger
Day 4 Gondar - Addis
SERVICE EXCLUDES:
Fly back Addis Ababa.
In the afternoon spend at leisure or shopping or you will do - Any other expenses
partial city tour of Addis.
Transfer to the airport if you have international ight Important Note:
The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and hence adequate

prior booking is required
1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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ETHIOPIA’S CULTURAL FOOD TOUR 1 DAY

Starting from $ 93

OVERVIEW

Ethiopia o ers wide varieties of delicious meals. The main Ethiopian staple is injera, a type of foam-textured pancake, made with
tiny grain called te , a nutritious bre-rich gluten-free germ that comes with three di erent coloures. A variety of di erent
stew-like sauces are eaten with injera. These include tibs (spicy fried meat mixed with onions and peppers), shiro (spicy puréed
chickpeas) and kai wot (a hot stew usually made with sh, beef, goat or chicken meat). Vegans and those with a taste for spice are
well catered in Ethiopia. A common dish on fasting days is a kind of vegetable bu et called atkilt bayinetu (assorted stew), which
comprises dollops of several vegan dishes placed on a plate of injera.
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Activities

On this tour you will experience how locals shop for their foodstu such as; animal
products, vegetables, cereals, spices and other ingredients sold at open air local market,
witness how food is prepared and tasting varieties of delicious Ethiopian meals.

The food tour will enable you to see and feel how life goes at local market; learn from a
native cook how to bake Ethiopia’s National food called Injera (Enjera) and eat with your

ngers at one of the traditional restaurants of the city. Visitors will also attend a typical
Ethiopian Co ee Ceremony. It is a perfect moment to learn how Ethiopians’ social and
economic life is closely tied with co ee, ‘Buna tetu’ which translates to ‘come drink
co ee’ is a famous communal tradition in Ethiopia. Families will send children to knock
on their neighbors’ homes to invite them to come share some co ee. This bonding
nature of Ethiopians is a key thread in the fabric of its society.

Join this unique and authentic food tour to experience the rich Ethiopian cuisine! We
suggest you come with a huge appetite!

Places to Visit SERVICE INCLUDES
• Sholla Market-one of the biggest local markets in Addis and here you will be presented - Ground transportation service including transfers from/to the airport/hotel
- English speaking local guide
with fascinating Ethiopian trade exchange tradition. - One litre of mineral water
• Driving through the old town of Addis Ababa called Piassa
• Attending traditional co ee ceremony to see the entire co ee process in front of you, SERVICE EXCLUDES:

from washing the beans, roasting it on iron pan, pounding by hand, boiling and how it - Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section
is served to guests
Group Size Per Person Price on Sharing Basis
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1 USD139.00
2 - 10 USD93.00
11 - 20 USD57.00
More than 21 USD57.00

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