Day 1: Arrival Addis Ababa and City Tour
On arrival Addis Ababa GLT representative will meet you at Bole international Airport and you will visit the diplomatic capital of Africa, headquarters of the Africa union starting from National museum (home of Lucy hominid skeleton dating back to 3.2 million years) and continue to Ethnological museum, which was the former palace of Haile Selassie.
Or you can choose the visit of the new Unity park.
In the afternoon leisure time at your hotel Overnight Sheraton hotel or Similar
Meal plan: Lunch & dinner
Day 2: Arrival Arbaminch & Visit Dorze Village
On arrival Arbaminch GLT representative will meet you at Arba Minch Airport and transfer to Emerald resort, after short break, ascend into the Gughe Mountains to visit the Dorze people, who are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. Visit market in Dorze (Market days in Dorze village are Mondays and Thursdays and in Chencha on Tuesdays and Saturdays).
Late in the afternoon enjoy the indoor and outdoor games, swimming pool, spa and more at Emerald Resort. Finish the day with the sunset view over the Netch sar national park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya) from the Emerald resort with a sun downer drink in your hand!
Overnight Emerald resort www.emeraldresortandlodge.com
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Crocodile Market
Morning you will enjoy the panoramic view of Netch Sar national park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya) from the Emerald resort and you will enjoy with indoor and outdoor games.
In the afternoon take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to the “Crocodiles Market”, where large numbers of Crocodile (some up to 6 meters long) gathers to sunbath and the Hippos pool. Overnight Emerald Resort www.emeraldresortandlodge.com
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4: Arbaminch
Relax at Emerald Resort, at the swimming pool, spa, indoor and outdoor games, gym & all facilities which will make your day as much relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Remember to book the view side rooms or the amazing villa with outdoor Jacuzzi.
If requested an excursion to the Netch Sar park or Konso people villages can be organized.
Enjoy the sunset with a sun downer drink in your hand.
Overnight Emerald Resort www.emeraldresortandlodge.com
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5: Awassa
In the morning, we drive to Awassa and relax at your hotel, swimming pool, games & hours riding. Late afternoon make a boat excursion on lake Awasa to visit the hippos and also to see a variety of beautiful birds.
Overnight Haile resort or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6: Awassa-Bahir Dar
Early morning visit the local fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa. Afterwards have your breakfast and transfer to the airport flight to Bahir Dar via Addis Ababa.
Afternoon relax at the shore of lake Tana, the biggest lake in Ethiopia, source of the Blue Nile, and finish the day with a most enjoyable sunset view with its shine over the lake & with a sun downer drink in your hand!
Overnight Kuriftu lodge or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7: Bahir Dar
Morning after breakfast take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit a selection of the monasteries hidden on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. Visit the Zege Peninsula and the monasteries of Azuwa Maryam and Ura Kidane Mehret.
In the afternoon relax at your hotel, the spa and other facilities too.
Overnight Kuriftu Lodge or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8: Bahir Dar
Morning drive to the Blue Nile falls for a short hike in the area and spectacular view. Afternoon visit the colorful market where someone could find the pottery, traditional hand-made woven clothes, etc. Visit also the Woito basket market and continue to the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie at Bezawit, with great views of the town and the place where the Blue Nile flows out of the lake.
Overnight Kuriftu lodge or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9: Bahir Dar-Awramba-Gondar
After breakfast continue north to Gondar. The drive will take you through rural villages, offering wonderful insight into the Amhara culture. En-route we will stop at Awramba. This community has been founded by Zumra Nuru in 1972 with aims to live together peacefully, working collaboratively, sympathetically and cheerfully. They treat each other as brothers and sisters. Gender equality and care for the elderly is also a major subject. After this visit continue to Gondar.
Afternoon relax at your hotel, enjoy the facilities and a spectacular view over the town and sites with a amazing sunset and evening.
Overnight AH Hills or Goha hotel or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10: Drive to Gondar and City Tour
Morning after breakfast visit the city classified as a World Heritage site. Gondar was the capital of the kingdom of Abyssinia under the reign of Emperor Fasil (Fasiledes) who built castles, churches and medieval style bathrooms in the 17th c. For 200 years it was the imperial residence and met both the relative greatness of the early emperors as the decline of their past. In the mid-nineteenth century the emperor Teodoros burned the city in retaliation for its people could not forgive that did not have royal blood. You will never again be the capital. You will visit to the Royal Castles & the Bath of Emperor Fasiledes (the bath is filled with water for the important Timkat (epiphany) ceremony once a year.
You will also visit to Debre Birhan Selassie Church (Trinity at the Mount of Light). Overnight AH Hills or Goha hotel or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11: Gondar-Addis Ababa
In the morning after having breakfast transfer to the airport flight back to Addis, and visit Mercato, one of Africa’s largest outdoor markets and enjoy shopping in the city. In the afternoon enjoy shopping.
Evening you will have fare well dinner in one of the Ethiopian restaurant for cultural dances from the different ethnic groups.
Overnight Sheraton or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12: Addis Ababa/Departure
Relax at the Sheraton 5* luxury collection. Evening transfer to the airport flight back home
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Package Inclusions:
Hotel accommodations Sharing basis;
All transfer in and out from Airport;
Surface using Mini Bus (12 seater) for Addis Ababa and Historic route, Land Cruiser (4 seater) for Omo Valley including fuel and driver’s allowance;
Full Board Meal as per the itinerary;
Professional English Speaking guide;
Local guide’s service;
Boat Trip on Lake Chamo, Awassa & Tana ;
entrance fees; and
All applicable government taxes.
Package Exclusions:
Travel insurance & Visa expenses;
Video or photographing fees or tips at different sites;
First day breakfast, Early check in and any alcoholic drinks;
Entrance to special ceremonies you might encounter by chance;
Tips, telephone calls, laundry services and other expenses of personal nature;
International & domestic flight; and
Any other personal item expenses not mentioned on package inclusions part.
