Ethiopia · NORTHERN HISTORIC ROUTE

The 11 Best Northern Historic Route Tours

11 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $471

Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simiens, Axum and Lalibela, in that order or the reverse of it. These 11 are compared on which stops they actually include, whether the long legs are flown or driven, and what the quoted price leaves out.

5 Days North Ethiopia Tours - Day 2 Bahir Dar: boat trips and monastery time near Lake Tana
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5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

1.5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,250Our pick

5-day north Ethiopia tour from Addis Ababa to Lake Tana, Blue Nile Falls, Gondar, Simien Mountains and Lalibela.

“Diese Tour war ein überwältigendes Erlebnis, vor allem die einzigartigen Kirchen in Lalibela haben es mir angetan.”

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Northern Ethiopia Historic Route - The National Museum of Ethiopia and Lucy, up close
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Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

2.Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,000

Two days on Ethiopia’s Northern Historic Route from Addis Ababa to Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls, with entry tickets, boat ride, and pickup.

“This review is based on my email communications with Alex from Memento, as I ended up not doing the tour with him for reasons outside of his control.”

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North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa - Gondar: royal compounds, castles, and Debre Birhan Selassie murals
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North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa

3.North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,588

9 days from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela, with Lake Tana cruise, churches, wildlife, and more.

“I would like to thank Aman, Yihun, Neway and other local tours guides for that great north ethiopia trip. I will never forget magnificent Blue Nile falls, the biggest Lake Tana, the well-preserved royal compounds in Gondar, simien mountains natioRead more”

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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum. - Sankober and the escarpment edge: views both ways and geladas nearby
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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

North Ethiopia Tours 12 Days From Addis Ababa - Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, and that long drive day you should plan for
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North Ethiopia Tours 12 Days From Addis Ababa

5.North Ethiopia Tours 12 Days From Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $2,288

North Ethiopia 12-day tour from Addis Ababa covering Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien, Axum, Hawzen, Mekele, and Lalibela with included admissions.

“I have discovered wonders in the North of Ethioia. I have discovered things that I didn't even know existed. This tour was very cultural and very instructive.”

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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture - Gondar’s Royal Enclosure and Fasil Ghebbi: what you’ll see up close
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5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

6.5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,199

5 days through North Ethiopia: Lake Tana monasteries, Gondar castles, Simien wildlife, and Lalibela rock-hewn churches with private transport.

“I highly highly reccomend Liyu Ethiopia tours. I am a solo woman traveler and I let Yhun, the manager of the agency, arrange a 5-day tour in North Ethiopia for me. Everything worked like a swiss clock- I was awaited in every airport by expeRead more”

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Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days - Day 2 Bahir Dar: Lake Tana Monasteries and Blue Nile Falls
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Northern Ethiopia & Trekking Simien Mountains , 10 Days

5 Days North Ethiopia Tours - Day 2 Bahir Dar: boat trips and monastery time near Lake Tana
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5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

8.5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,320

5 days in North Ethiopia from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, Gondar, and Simien Mountains, with a private guide, wildlife chances, and coffee ceremony.

“Amazing tour guy. I highly recommend if you come to Ethiopia you use. Eshetu as your tour guide is very friendly, treated us like family we had an amazing time. He’s really good with the history and explaining the culture and faith of Ethiopia .Also was great with our children:)-)”

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10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours - Addis Ababa on Day One: National Museum, Merekato, Enatoto View
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10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours

9.10 Days in Northern Ethiopia Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $4,300

A 10-day Northern Ethiopia route covering Addis markets, Lake Tana monasteries, Simien trekking, Axum history, and Lalibela churches.

“Mass was a very conscientious and well informed guide. This was our first time to Ethiopia, and he was a great way to start!”

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12- Day Historical Route of Ethiopia - Day 1 in Addis Ababa: From Menelik II to Lucy
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12- Day Historical Route of Ethiopia

10.12- Day Historical Route of Ethiopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,597

A 12-day Ethiopia historical route covering Addis, Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien, Axum, Tigray rock churches, and Lalibela.

“For the Ethiopian trip, contrary to our custom, we decided to use a travel agency in Addis Ababa and the facts showed us that it was a wise choice. Equally happy was the choice of Ashu, owner of the Enat Ethiopia Tour Eeet, who organized eveRead moreAuto-translated”

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