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Classic Historic North

Cultural · Private

Classic Historic North

Follow the pilgrimage of kings from the castles of Gondar to the rock churches of Lalibela.

Duration
11 Days
Season
Oct – Mar
Group Size
2 – 8 guests
Pricing
Custom quote

Tour Overview

The definitive northern circuit, linking island monasteries, imperial castles, mountain escarpments and living rock-hewn churches in one carefully paced journey.

Tour Highlights

  • Addis Ababa
  • Bahir Dar
  • Lake Tana
  • Gondar
  • Simien Mountains National Park
  • Lalibela
  • Aksum

The places, read with context

01
Central HighlandsCurated stop

Addis Ababa

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

02
AmharaCurated stop

Bahir Dar

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

03
AmharaCurated stop

Lake Tana

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

04
AmharaCurated stop

Gondar

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

05
Northern HighlandsCurated stop

Simien Mountains National Park

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

06
Lasta HighlandsCurated stop

Lalibela

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

07
TigrayCurated stop

Aksum

A private journey stop selected for its cultural, natural or historical value, with timing shaped around local conditions.

Best moment: The strongest timing is confirmed close to travel, based on light, access and local advice.

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Runs Oct – Mar · 2 – 8 guests · Custom quote

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