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Ethiopia, an old country beyond all imaginations, has culture and traditions dating back over 3000 years. With over 80 different Ethnic groups with their own language, culture and traditions. The strong religious setting, celebrations and festivals play an important part in every ones daily life.
The natural beauty of Ethiopia amazes the first-time visitor. Ethiopia is a land of rugged mountains(25 of which are 12,000 feet high) broad savannah, lakes and rivers. The most famous volcano has been in a state of continuous eruption since 1967. Its small southerly crater is the only permanent lave lake on the planet.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Union church, an autonomous Christian Church headed by a patriarch and closely related to the Coptic Church of Egypt, was the state church of Ethiopia until 1974. About 40 percent of the people of Ethiopia are Christians, and Christianity is predominant in the north.
Ethiopia, an old country beyond all imaginations, has culture and traditions dating back over 3000 years. With over 80 different Ethnic groups with their own language, culture and traditions. The strong religious setting, celebrations and festivals play an important part in every ones daily life.
After breakfast drive from Addis to Bahir Dar. On the way Visit:
Blue Nile Gorge; A spectacular view not found anywhere in the country.
Debre Libanos: One of the Ethiopia’s most holy sites. It was founded in the 13th century by priest credited not only with the spread of Christianity throughout the highlands, but also with the restoration of the Solomonic line of dynasty.
Lunch in Deber Marcos. Overnight in Bahirdar.
DAY 2 : Bahirdar -Jan 4, 2012
After Breakfast drive 32kms South East of Bahirdar, walk up some distance and then proceed to visit the thundering “Tiss-Issat” Fall which means Smoking Water in Amharic. Drive back to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon, four hour boat excursion on Lake Tana to visit:
Ura Kidane Mihret on Zege Peninsula: The most beautiful church in the Tana region, set within bleak stone walls. The monastery was founded in the 14th century by a saint called Betre Maryam.
Kibran Gabriel: it is founded in the 13th century by a hermit called Abuna Yohannis. Dinner at your hotel. After dinner go to Cultural Night Club (Maskinko Bet) and overnight in Bahirdar.
After Breakfast drive
DAY 3 :Bahirdar - Gonder -Jan 5, 2012
Morning Drive for Gondar – the 17th century Ethiopian capital. On the way visiting Amhara Land scape. Lunch in Gonder. Afternoon, sight-seeing of Gondar town including the castles of King Fasilledas, his open-air bath, the monasteries of Qusquom and Debre Berhan Selassie church with its 16th century paintings and Frescoes. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Gondar.
DAY 4 : Gonder - Lalibela -Jan 6, 2012
In the morning, driving to Lalibela via Woreta, passing through Amhara state. The sight on this rout is unparallel for its scenic beauty. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight in Lalibela.
DAY 5 : Lalibela - (FESTIVAL DAY)- Jan 7, 2012
Christmas is a big festival in Ethiopia. But the celebration is very color full and unique in Lalibela. The ceremonies that start on the night of the eve will continue tell will after lunch of the 7th of January. Lunch, dinner and overnight in Lalibela town.
DAY 4 : Lalibela Kombolcha -Jan 8, 2012
In the morning, drive to Kombolcha via Woldia. On the way visit the lake in the town of Hayk where you can visit the monastery of St.Estifanos and enjoy the birdlife by the lake. Lunch in en route. Dinner and Overnight in Kombolcha.
DAY 5 : Kombolcha - Addis -Jan 9, 2012
Drive to Addis Ababa. The most beautiful and winding scenic drive of all. Lunch en route. Dinner will be in a traditional restaurant with cultural live music. Overnight in hotel or depart to your country.
