15-Day UNESCO World Heritage Luxury Cultural Journey
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Duration 15 days
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Type Tours
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Group Size 20 People
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Languages English , Spanish , French
About This Tour
This exclusive 15-day journey follows Ethiopia’s legendary Historic Route, a world-renowned cultural circuit rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient civilizations, and living religious traditions.Travel through the ancient Axumite Empire, explore the royal castles of Gondar, marvel at the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, and cruise across Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile. Carefully curated by Land of Cliffs Ethiopia Tours, this itinerary blends deep historical immersion with premium accommodations, seamless flights, and professional guiding—designed for discerning travelers seeking comfort, authenticity, and depth.
Trip Highlights
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Discover four UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Visit the Church of St. Mary of Zion, linked to the Ark of the Covenant
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Explore the Fasil Ghebbi Castles of Gondar
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Witness the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
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Cruise Lake Tana to ancient island monasteries
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Trek in the Simien Mountains National Park
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Experience Ethiopian traditions through music, cuisine & coffee ceremony
Included/Exclude
- Pick and Drop Service
- 2 Meal Per Day
- Cruise Dinner & Music Event
- Visit 7 Best Places
- Gratuities
- Return airport and round trip transfers.
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Tickets
Tour Plan
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Days 1–3: Addis Ababa & Awash
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City tour, National Museum & Merkato
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Drive to Awash National Park
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Luxury Stay: Sheraton Addis
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Kids’ Activities: Ethiopian cooking lesson, wildlife safar
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Morning flight to Bahir Dar
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Afternoon Lake Tana boat excursion to island monasteries
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Luxury Stay: Kuriftu Resort & Spa, Lake Tana
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Flight: ET 126 | ADD → BJR (~1 hr)
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Morning visit to Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay)
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Scenic drive to Gondar (3–4 hours)
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Stay: Goha Hotel or Mayleko Lodge
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Explore Fasil Ghebbi (UNESCO)
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Visit Fasilides Bath & Debre Birhan Selassie Church
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Stay: Goha Hotel or Mayleko Lodge
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Day trip to Simien Mountains (UNESCO)
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Gentle trekking & wildlife viewing (Gelada baboons)
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Return to Gondar in the afternoon
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Stay: Goha Hotel or Mayleko Lodge
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Morning flight to Axum
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Visit the Stelae Field & Archaeological Museum
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Stay: Sabean Hotel or Remhai Hotel
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Flight: ET 120 | GDQ → AXU (~30 min)
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Church of St. Mary of Zion
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Ruins of Queen of Sheba’s Palace
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Afternoon excursion to Yeha Temple
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Stay: Sabean Hotel or Remhai Hotel
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Morning flight to Lalibela
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Afternoon visit to the first cluster of rock-hewn churches
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Luxury Stay: Maribela Hotel or Cliff Edge Hotel
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Flight: ET 121 | AXU → LLI (via ADD or GDQ)
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Second cluster of churches
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Visit Bet Giyorgis (St. George)
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Afternoon excursion to Nakuto Lab Cave Church
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Stay: Maribela Hotel or Cliff Edge Hotel
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Scenic drive or optional flight to Mekele
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Overnight near the Gheralta Mountains
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Stay: Gheralta Lodge or Axum Hotel (Mekele)
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Visit Abuna Yemata Guh or Maryam Korkor
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Optional moderate hike with expert guide
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Stay: Gheralta Lodge or Axum Hotel
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Morning flight back to Addis Ababa
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Free afternoon or optional Merkato visit
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Luxury Stay: Sheraton Addis or Radisson Blu
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Flight: ET 108 | MQX → ADD (~1.5 hrs)
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Full-day excursion
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Visit Debre Libanos Monastery
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Scenic stop at Blue Nile Gorge & Portuguese Bridge
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Stay: Sheraton Addis or Radisson Blu
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Ethnographic Museum
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Traditional coffee ceremony
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Farewell dinner with live music & dance
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Stay: Sheraton Addis or Radisson Blu
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Private transfer to Bole International Airport
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End of services
Location
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