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8 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaMekelleItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Meskel Square
- Merkato
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Hawassa Fish Market
- 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
- Dorze Village Cultural Tour
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Engaging with Local Musicians
- Shashamane Local Market
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Mount Furi Hike
- Adama Stadium Tour
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Abraha We Atsbeha Church
- Martyrs Memorial Monument
Hotel
9 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Shiro Meda Market
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
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
- Hawassa University Campus
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
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Sampling Local Ethiopian Cuisine
- Local Craft Shops Exploration
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Lake Koka
- Visit Local Religious Site
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Tigray Hotel Rooftop Bar
Hotel
Day 9: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Tombs of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel
- Ezana Stone
Hotel
10 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Meskel Square
- National Museum of Ethiopia
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- St Gabriel Church
- Amora Gedel Park
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
- View of Lake Abaya
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Visit to a Local Ethiopian Orthodox Church
- Engaging with Local Musicians
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping
- Adama Science and Technology University Visit
Hotel
Day 8: 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 Restaurant for Injera
- Enjoy Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 9–10: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Swimming Pool of the Queen of Sheba
- Queen of Shebas Palace Dungur
Hotel
11 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaAxumItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Shiro Meda Market
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Local Village Cultural Visit
- 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
- Paradise Lodge Viewpoint Sunset
- Forty Springs Visit
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Shashamane Local Market
- Visit to a Local Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Horse Riding Experience
- Adama Stadium Tour
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Wukro Cherkos Church
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Small Stelae Field Gudit Stelae Field
- Queen of Shebas Palace Dungur
Hotel
12 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaGondarItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Unity Park
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Local Village Cultural Visit
- 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
- Gods Bridge Viewpoint
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Shashamane Local Market
- Learning about Rastafarian History
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Market
- Handicraft Shopping
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Mekelle University Campus Walk
- Mekelle Market
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Local Market Exploration
- Queen of Shebas Palace Dungur
Hotel
Day 12: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Taste Local Ethiopian Cuisine
- Atatami Viewpoint
Hotel
13 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaBahir DarItinerary 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
- Amora Gedel Park
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Dorze Village Cultural Tour
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Nature Walk near Shashamane
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Science and Technology University Visit
- Handicraft Shopping
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Qoqa Hot Springs
- Adi Haki Waterfall
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Attend a local church service
- Small Stelae Field Gudit Stelae Field
Hotel
Day 12: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Fasiladas Bath
- Experience a Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Day 13: 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
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- Blue Nile Falls Tis Abay
Hotel
14 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
- Addis Ababa Zoo
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
- Local Village Cultural Visit
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Dorze Village Cultural Tour
- Paradise Lodge Viewpoint Sunset
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Shashamane Local Market
- Photography Tour of Shashamane
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Bishoftu Crater Lakes
- Lake Koka
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Qoqa Hot Springs
- Emperor Yohannes IV Palace Museum
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
- Queen of Shebas Palace Dungur
Hotel
Day 12: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
Hotel
Day 13: 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
- Blue Nile Falls Tis Abay
- Lake Tana Monasteries Boat Trip
Hotel
Day 14: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$254–377
Activities
- Visit a Local School (observation, if permitted)
- Attend a Local Sporting Event (if available)
Hotel
15 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Addis Ababa Light Rail Ride
- Zoma Museum
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Amora Gedel Park
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Nechisar National Park Safari
- Hiking in the Nechisar Plains
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Sampling Local Ethiopian Cuisine
- Haile Selassie I Memorial
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Science and Technology University Visit
- Handicraft Shopping
Hotel
Day 8: 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 Art Gallery
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Local Market Exploration
- Queen of Shebas Palace Dungur
Hotel
Day 12: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Gondar Market
Hotel
Day 13: 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
- Woynma Hotel Hilltop Viewpoint
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hotel
Days 14–15: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$254–377
Activities
- Enjoy a Sunset Viewpoint
- Explore the Kombolcha Industrial Park Area
Hotel
16 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Mount Entoto
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Amora Gedel Park
- Haile Resort Hawassa
Hotel
Days 4–5: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Hawassa to Arba Minchcar 0 m
3h 39m
$19–27
Activities
- Nechisar National Park Safari
- Dorze Village Cultural Tour
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Nature Walk near Shashamane
- Rastafarian Community Visit
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama City Park Stroll
- Adama Market
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Mekelle University Campus Walk
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Lioness of Gobedra
- Local Market Exploration
Hotel
Day 12: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure
Hotel
Day 13: 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
- Lake Tana Monasteries Boat Trip
Hotel
Days 14–16: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$254–377
Activities
- Visit a Local School (observation, if permitted)
- Enjoy a Sunset Viewpoint
Hotel
17 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Ethnological Museum
- Addis Ababa Light Rail Ride
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
- 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
- Dorze Village Cultural Tour
- Forty Springs Visit
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Exploring Town Center
- Nature Walk near Shashamane
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Handicraft Shopping
- Kuriftu Resort and Spa Day Pass
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- Visit a Local Restaurant for Injera
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Ezana Stone
- Tombs of King Kaleb and Gebre Meskel
Hotel
Day 12: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Kuskuam Complex
- Gondar Market
Hotel
Day 13: 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
- Blue Nile Falls Tis Abay
Hotel
Days 14–17: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$254–377
Activities
- Explore the Kombolcha Industrial Park Area
- Kombolcha Open-Air Market
Hotel
18 days in Ethiopia
Addis AbabaKombolchaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Activities
- Unity Park
- Coffee Ceremony Experience
Hotel
Days 2–3: Hawassa, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassacar 0 m
3h 50m
$25–35
Activities
- Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
- 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
- Lake Chamo Boat Trip Crocodile Market
- Traditional Gamo Food Tasting
Hotel
Day 6: Shashamane, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Arba Minch to Shashamanecar 0 m
3h 58m
$21–30
Activities
- Rastafarian Cultural Center
- Nature Walk near Shashamane
Hotel
Day 7: Adama, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Shashamane to Adamacar 0 m
2h 27m
$18–26
Activities
- Adama Stadium Tour
- Visit Local Religious Site
Hotel
Day 8: 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
- St George Orthodox Church
- Martyrs Memorial Monument
Hotel
Days 9–11: Axum, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Mekelle to Axumcar 0 m
3h 41m
$17–24
Activities
- Attend a local church service
- Queen of Shebas Palace Dungur
Hotel
Day 12: Gondar, Ethiopia
Transport
- Drive from Axum to Gondarcar 0 m
5h 17m
$32–45
Activities
- Atatami Viewpoint
- Explore Gondar City Center
Hotel
Day 13: 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
- Local Ethiopian Cuisine Experience
- Walk along Lake Tana Shore
Hotel
Days 14–18: Kombolcha, Ethiopia
Transport
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
- Fly from Bahir Dar to Kombolchaplane
- Take the taxi from Bahir Dar to Kombolchataxi
1h 12m
$254–377
Activities
- Explore the Kombolcha Industrial Park Area
- Visit the Kombolcha Bus Station