The 7 Best Historic Route Circuits in Ethiopia

1.5 Days North Ethiopia Tours

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

This private five-day circuit links Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela with hotels, breakfasts, a guide, driver, boat trip, and entrance fees included. You will hike for about five hours in Simien, visit ancient churches, and take domestic flights, which are not included in the $1,250 price. Dress modestly for religious sites.

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

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2.Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

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

This private two-day experience combines Addis Ababa’s cathedral, museum, market, and Mount Entoto with Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls near Bahir Dar. Expect early starts, moderate walking, a boat ride, local guides, air-conditioned transport, and help from Memento Ethiopia Tours. Ask Alex or your assigned guide to confirm the exact transport plan between Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar.

“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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3.North Ethiopia Round Trip Tours From Addis Ababa

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

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Addis Ababa through Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Kombolcha. Expect long road days, historic churches, a Lake Tana boat trip, mountain views, and a final Ethiopian dinner with coffee ceremony. Guides may include Aman, Yihun, Neway, Yoseph, or Noah.

“About this team: Aman and his team strive to provide the best they can. We saw lovely sights of active volcanoes, stayed outdoors, very unique 12th century churches ( that have been visited by both Bill Gates and George Bush). We got to tastRead more”

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4.5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

This five-day private tour combines Axum’s stelae, churches, royal tombs, and Queen of Sheba sites with a three-day Simien Mountains trek. Arre Tours and Travel arranges transport, park fees, meals during the hike, and a small private group. Expect long road transfers, basic mountain conditions, and a demanding final day.

“We did the 4 days hiking in simien mountain, Arre has a good team, we had a wonderful time during the hike, only the weather was a bit cold, and the sleeping bag was not warm enough, otherwise was perfect.”

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5.North Ethiopia Tours 12 Days From Addis Ababa

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

Travel north from Addis Ababa in a group of up to eight, with an air-conditioned vehicle, local guides and eight lunches included. Visit Lake Tana monasteries, Gondar castles, Simien Mountains, Axum, Tigray churches and Lalibela. Aman, Joseph, Yosef, Sisay and Bruk are among the staff associated with this route.

“Just finsh 13 days tour in north ethiopia with aman.”

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6.5 days Exploring North Ethiopia’s Rich History and Culture

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

Travel through northern Ethiopia from Bahir Dar to Lalibela, with Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls, Gondar castles, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. You receive private transport, accommodation, breakfast, and a small group capped at 12. Domestic flights are not included, so check the total cost before booking.

“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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7.4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $350Best value

You’ll travel from Bahir Dar to Gondar with a small group of up to eight, visiting Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls, Gondar’s castles, and Simien Mountains National Park. The trip includes hotel stays, ground transfers, admission tickets, and a three to four-hour mountain walk. Guide Andualem is noted for his strong local knowledge.

“I picked a weekend getaway to the Simien Mountains with Ethio Target Tour and Travel after a recommendation from a friend, and it was pure magic! Our two-day adventure started with a road trip from Bahirdar to Gordan for an early lunch aRead more”

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