11 Days/10 Night – Historic Ethiopia and Danakil Depression

Day 01: Arrival in Addis Ababa and city tour of the capital.

Day 02: Flight to Bahirdar and visit some of the island monasteries on Lake Tana.

Day 03: Drive to Gondar and explore the 17^th C Castles and monastery of Debre Birhan Silassie.

Day 04: Day excursion to the Simien Mountains National Park which is famous for its natural beauty.

Day 05: Morning flight to Lalibela and visit the rock hewn Churches.

Day 06: Morning flight to Axum and explore the ancient capital with its rich archaeological history and the Church of Maryam Zion.

Day 07: Morning drive to the 8^th C B.C. Temple at Yeha and Adwa Mountains. Continue your scenic drive to the Gheralta Mountains.

Day 08: Full day around the Gheralta Mountains to visit some of the famous rock hewn Churches.

Day 09: Morning drive to the Danakil depression to visit the Sulfur pool at Dallol and Camel Caravans. Very basic accommodation in the house of the nomadic Afar people.

Day 10: Drive to the foot of Ert Ale volcano and afternoon trek to Ert Ale to see the active volcano in the dark.

Day 11: Morning trek back to the cars and drive to Mekele. Late afternoon flight back to Addis. Evening departure back home.