There are few countries on Earth where history, faith, and nature intersect as dramatically as in Ethiopia. With nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ethiopia is a living museum, a place where humanity’s earliest footsteps echo through time, where ancient kings carved churches into solid rock, and where whole empires rose and fell in landscapes that remain as wild and breathtaking today as they were millennia ago.
This 10-day journey with Dejene Ethiopia Tours is the definitive introduction to Ethiopia’s heritage and culture. From the energetic capital of Addis Ababa, to the tranquil monasteries of Lake Tana, the thunder of the Blue Nile Falls, the imperial castles of Gondar, the vertiginous cliffs of the Simien Mountains, the obelisks and palaces of Axum, and finally the awe-inspiring rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, this is a trip that touches every chapter of Ethiopia’s extraordinary story.
Traveling in a small group (max 16), you’ll be guided by expert local historians and naturalists, welcomed into traditional coffee ceremonies, and treated to evenings of music and dance that bring Ethiopia’s living traditions to life. Along the way, you’ll stay in comfortable hand-picked hotels and lodges, enjoy Ethiopia’s rich cuisine, and have time for both shared group exploration and personal discovery.
This is more than a tour. It’s an immersion into one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, where Christian saints, emperors, monks, and warriors left behind treasures that still astonish the modern traveler. If you want to understand Ethiopia’s place in the world, to see where Africa’s story began, and to be swept away by a land of epic beauty, this journey is the key.
✨ Why This Tour Matters
This itinerary is the most complete introduction to Ethiopia’s story, connecting almost every major UNESCO site in the north. You’ll see where Christianity first took root in Africa, where emperors built castles to rival Europe’s, and where landscapes still feel untouched by time. In just 10 days, you’ll understand why Ethiopia is called the “Roof of Africa” and the cradle of civilization.”
What’s Included & Excluded
✅ Cost Includes
- Accommodation (3–4 star hotels, twin sharing)
- Domestic flights: Addis–Bahir Dar, Lalibela–Addis
- All ground transport in private coach/4x4s
- English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Local specialist guides at UNESCO sites
- Entrance fees for all museums, parks & churches
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
- Bottled water daily
- Welcome & farewell cultural dinners
❌ Cost Excludes
- International flights to/from Addis Ababa
- Visa fees (approx. $52 on arrival)
- Tips for guides, drivers & staff (recommended $8–10/day)
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Optional mule ride in Lalibela
- Travel insurance (mandatory
