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8 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Unity Park
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Cheleleka Wetland Bird Watching
- Lakeside Relaxation
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- View of Lake Abaya
- Traditional Gamo Food Tasting
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Relax at a Lakeside Resort
- Visit Local Religious Site
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Wukro Cherkos Church
- Abraha We Atsbeha Church
Hotel
Day 8: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- King Bazens Tomb
- Visit the Axum Obelisk Park
Hotel
9 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Shiro Meda Market
- Ethnological Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park Day Trip
- St Gabriel Church
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Arba Minch Local Market Exploration
- Nechisar National Park Safari
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Adama City Park Stroll
- Horse Riding Experience
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Explore Mekelle City Center
- St George Orthodox Church
Hotel
Days 8–9: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Lioness of Gobedra
- Axum Museum
Hotel
10 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
- Ethnological Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lakeside Relaxation
- Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park Day Trip
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Bird Watching Lake Chamo Shore
- Traditional Gamo Food Tasting
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Mount Furi Hike
- Relax at a Lakeside Resort
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Emperor Yohannes IV Palace Museum
- Tigray Hotel Rooftop Bar
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- King Bazens Tomb
- Local Market Exploration
Hotel
11 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaGondarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Meskel Square
- Anwar Mosque
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Haile Resort Hawassa
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Paradise Lodge Viewpoint Sunset
- Bird Watching Lake Chamo Shore
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping
- Mount Furi Hike
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Explore Mekelle City Center
- Visit a Local Restaurant for Injera
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Northern Stelae Field
- Axum Museum
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Experience a Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- Visit Falasha Village Abuja
Hotel
12 days in Ethiopia
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Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Meskel Square
- Unity Park
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Haile Resort Hawassa
- St Gabriel Church
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
- Gods Bridge Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Ethiopian Food Tasting
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Emperor Yohannes IV Palace Museum
- Visit a Local Restaurant for Injera
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Attend a local church service
- Taste local cuisine
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Taste Local Ethiopian Cuisine
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
Hotel
Day 12: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
- Local Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
Hotel
13 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaDessieItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Ethnological Museum
- Anwar Mosque
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lakeside Relaxation
- Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park Day Trip
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Traditional Gamo Food Tasting
- View of Lake Abaya
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Kuriftu Resort and Spa Day Pass
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Enjoy Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Martyrs Memorial Monument
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Local Market Exploration
- King Bazens Tomb
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Gondar Market
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
Hotel
Day 12: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Bird Watching on Lake Tana
- Woynma Hotel Hilltop Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 13: Dessie, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Dessieplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
1h 27m
$267–392
Activities
- Shop for Traditional Crafts
- Dessie Grand Mosque
Hotel
14 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Merkato
- Mount Entoto
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Local Village Cultural Visit
- Horseback Riding Lake Hawassa
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Gods Bridge Viewpoint
- View of Lake Abaya
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Lake Koka
- Kuriftu Resort and Spa Day Pass
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Emperor Yohannes IV Palace Museum
- Enjoy Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Attend a local church service
- Northern Stelae Field
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Explore Gondar City Center
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
Hotel
Day 12: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Bird Watching on Lake Tana
- Lake Tana Monasteries Boat Trip
Hotel
Day 13: Dessie, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Dessieplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
1h 27m
$267–392
Activities
- Dessie Local Market
- Lake Hayk and Istifanos Monastery
Hotel
Day 14: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dessie to Kombolchataxi 0 m
19 min
$20–24
Activities
- Local Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Explore the Kombolcha Industrial Park Area
Hotel
15 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Merkato
- Taste Ethiopian Cuisine
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- St Gabriel Church
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Gamo Gofa Museum Visit
- Traditional Gamo Food Tasting
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping
- Adama Stadium Tour
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Emperor Yohannes IV Palace Museum
- Adi Haki Waterfall
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Small Stelae Field Gudit Stelae Field
- Tombs of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Fasiladas Bath
- Visit a Local Craft Shop
Hotel
Day 12: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Bahir Dar Market
- Lake Tana Monasteries Boat Trip
Hotel
Day 13: Dessie, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Dessieplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
1h 27m
$267–392
Activities
- Visit a Local Park
- Dessie Museum
Hotel
Days 14–15: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dessie to Kombolchataxi 0 m
19 min
$20–24
Activities
- Relax at a Local Hotel Terrace
- Visit a Local School (observation, if permitted)
Hotel
16 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Zoma Museum
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lake Hawassa Boat Ride
- Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park Day Trip
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
- Paradise Lodge Viewpoint Sunset
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Bishoftu Crater Lakes
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Visit a Local Art Gallery
- Abraha We Atsbeha Church
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
- Swimming Pool of the Queen of Sheba
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Visit Falasha Village Abuja
Hotel
Day 12: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Lake Tana Monasteries Boat Trip
- Abay Blue Nile Bridge View
Hotel
Day 13: Dessie, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Dessieplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
1h 27m
$267–392
Activities
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Dessie Museum
Hotel
Days 14–16: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dessie to Kombolchataxi 0 m
19 min
$20–24
Activities
- Local Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Attend a Local Sporting Event (if available)
Hotel
17 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Addis Ababa Zoo
- Zoma Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- Gudumale Market
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
- Nechisar National Park Safari
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Adama City Park Stroll
- Visit Local Religious Site
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Martyrs Memorial Monument
- Abraha We Atsbeha Church
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Ezana Stone
- Small Stelae Field Gudit Stelae Field
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Explore Gondar City Center
Hotel
Day 12: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Lake Tana Monasteries Boat Trip
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Day 13: Dessie, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Dessieplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
1h 27m
$267–392
Activities
- Visit a Local Park
- Dessie Grand Mosque
Hotel
Days 14–17: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dessie to Kombolchataxi 0 m
19 min
$20–24
Activities
- Walk through Kombolcha City Center
- Attend a Local Sporting Event (if available)
Hotel
18 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Zoma Museum
- Merkato
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Lake Hawassa Boat Ride
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Local Fish Market Visit
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
Hotel
Day 6: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
- Fly from Arba Minch to Adamaplane
- Take the taxi from Arba Minch to Adamataxi
2h 26m
$253–295
Activities
- Adama Stadium Tour
- Adama Market
Hotel
Day 7: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
- Fly from Adama to Mekelleplane
- Take the taxi from Adama to Mekelletaxi
2h 43m
$349–392
Activities
- Explore Mekelle City Center
- Adi Haki Waterfall
Hotel
Days 8–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Attend a local church service
- Taste local cuisine
Hotel
Day 11: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Gondar Market
- Atatami Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 12: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Bahir Dartaxi
- Take the ferry from Gondar to Bahir Darferry
2d 8h
$73–82
Activities
- Emperor Haile Selassies Palace
- Abay Blue Nile Bridge View
Hotel
Day 13: Dessie, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Dessieplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Dessietaxi
1h 27m
$267–392
Activities
- Explore Dessies Old Quarters
- Dessie Museum
Hotel
Days 14–18: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Dessie to Kombolchataxi 0 m
19 min
$20–24
Activities
- Local Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Relax at a Local Hotel Terrace