Ethiopia, formerly called Abyssinia, is one of the oldest countries in the world. Perched atop Africa’s highest plateau, the country is protected by forbidding deserts and tropical lowlands. In this mountainous isolation Ethiopians developed a written language and a sophisticated culture based on a deep love of religion. Ethiopia's Orthodox Church predates the Vatican and is one of the oldest continuously Christian churches in the world. The very first Muslims, facing persecution in Mecca, were granted refuge in Ethiopia and established places of worship before Islam triumphed in its birth place in the Arabian peninsula. Ethiopia has a fascinating and rich history. Ethiopian legends claim that the Axumite Kingdom dates back to when the Queen of Sheba ruled the land, and that Ethiopia’s first king, Menelik I, was the son of this queen and King Solomon of Israel.
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Ethiopia, formerly called Abyssinia, is one of the oldest countries in the world. Perched atop Africa’s highest plateau, the country is protected by forbidding deserts and tropical lowlands. In this mountainous isolation Ethiopians developed a written language and a sophisticated culture based on a deep love of religion. Ethiopia's Orthodox Church predates the Vatican and is one of the oldest continuously Christian churches in the world.
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The very first Muslims, facing persecution in Mecca, were granted refuge in Ethiopia and established places of worship before Islam triumphed in its birth place in the Arabian Peninsula. Ethiopia has a fascinating and rich history. Ethiopian legends claim that the Axumite Kingdom dates back to when the Queen of Sheba ruled the land, and that Ethiopia’s first king, Menelik I, was the son of this queen and King Solomon of Israel.
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Recommended Historic Route Tour
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Day 1:
Arrive in Addis Ababa. Transfer to your Hotel. According to your flight schedule, if time permits, Traditional Ethiopian dinner in a local restaurant will be arranged. Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 2:
In the morning fly to Bahar Dar, after check-in your Hotel, drive to Blue Nile Falls and visit the Blue Nile Falls “Tiss Issat” (smoking water) up on return, make a sightseeing of Bahar Dar city. In the afternoon boat trip on Lake Tana, visit the monasteries of Ura kidane Meheret and Kibran Gabriel. Overnight in Bahar Dar.
Day 3: Transfer to the Airport and fly to Gondar, after check–in to your Hotel, make a city tour of Gondar ,the castle compound, Emperor Fasilidas’ bath and Debre Birhan Selassie church. Overnight in Gondar.
Day 4:
Transfer to the Airport and Fly to Lalibela. After check–in to your Hotel, visit the 12th century Rock–hewn churches of Lalibela, morning the first group and after lunch the second group. Overnight in Lalibela.
Day 5:
Transfer to the Airport to fly to Axum, after check–in to your Hotel, city tour of Axum ,the Stelae or Obelisk, the Church of St. Mary of Zion, the Museum, Tombs of Ethiopin Kings (Kaleb and Gebre Meskel) and Queen of Sheba's bath . Overnight Axum.
Day 6:
Transfer to the Airport to fly to Addis Ababa , city tour of Addis. Transfer to Bole International Airport for final departure.
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