Next, you will take a morning flight to Axum, the cradle of ancient Ethiopian civilization. After arrival, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Stelae Park with its giant obelisks.

In addition, you will visit the Queen of Sheba’s Palace ruins. You will also walk through the Church of St. Mary of Zion, believed to hold the Ark of the Covenant.

Afterwards, you will drive through the scenic Adwa Mountains to Yeha. This is the oldest standing structure in East Africa.

Then you will explore the Great Temple of the D’mt Kingdom, built without mortar. Finally, you will return to Axum for a relaxing evening.

Next, you will fly to Bahir Dar via Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel.

After that, you will enjoy a peaceful afternoon by Lake Tana. Meanwhile, you can watch local fishermen on traditional papyrus boats.

First, you will take a private boat cruise on Lake Tana. Then you will visit ancient island monasteries on the Zege Peninsula.

Afterwards, you will explore Ura Kidane Mehret and its beautiful murals. In the afternoon, you will visit the Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay) and enjoy a short hike.

Next, you will take a scenic drive to Gondar. After arrival, you will visit the Royal Enclosure (Fasil Ghebbi).

Then you will explore castles, palaces, and royal halls. Finally, you will relax at your hotel.

After breakfast, you will drive to the Simien Mountains. Meanwhile, you will enjoy dramatic landscapes along the way.

After arrival, you will take an introductory walk along the cliffs. You may also see Gelada baboons in their natural habitat.

Next, you will spend a full day hiking in the Simien Mountains. Furthermore, you will explore deep valleys and afro-alpine scenery.

In addition, you may spot Walia ibex and large bird species flying above the cliffs.

Finally, you will return to Gondar. After that, you will visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church.

Then you will admire its famous painted ceiling and detailed murals before resting.

Next, you will fly to Lalibela. After arrival, you will explore the world-famous rock-hewn churches.

Meanwhile, you will walk through tunnels carved directly into volcanic rock.

First, you will visit Biete Giyorgis, the iconic cross-shaped church. Then you will explore more rock-hewn churches.

Finally, you will witness living religious traditions and pilgrimages.

First, you will catch a morning flight from Lalibela via Addis Ababa to Jinka. As you travel, you will move from the historic Christian north to the vibrant tribal south.

After arrival, your cultural experience begins immediately with a visit to a nearby Ari village. There, you will learn about traditional pottery, blacksmithing, and backyard farming.

Next, you will continue to the Omo Research Center. In addition, you will gain valuable anthropological insight into the diverse ethnic groups of the Omo Valley.

First, your morning begins with a drive through the bushlands of Mago National Park. After that, you will visit a Mursi village and meet the local community.

Next, you will learn about their traditional lifestyle, especially the famous clay lip plates worn by Mursi women.

In the afternoon, you will continue your journey through the changing landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. Finally, you will arrive in Turmi, the cultural heartland of the Hamer tribe.

Today you will travel south to the border town of Omorate, where you will cross the Omo River in a
traditional dugout canoe to visit the Dassanech tribe and learn about their unique, resilient way of life.
In the afternoon, you will return to Turmi to visit a traditional Hamer village.

You will get to interact with the families, admire the women’s intricate cowrie-shell clothing and clay-coiled hairstyles, and if local timing aligns perfectly, you may have the rare privilege of witnessing a traditional bull-jumping
ceremony.

You will drive to Korcho village this morning to meet the Karo tribe on the banks of the Omo River, the
smallest ethnic group in the region and master body-painters who use white chalk and natural pigments
to paint geometric patterns on their skin. In the afternoon, your journey continues eastward into the
steep, beautifully terraced hillsides of Konso. Here, you will explore a fortified stone village and learn
about the UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage and wooden totem statues, called waga, erected to
honor their ancestors.

a beautiful morning drive will take you north from the terraces of Konso to the scenic city of Arba Minch.

After that, in the afternoon, you will travel up into the misty Chencha Mountains at high altitude to visit the Dorze people.

Next, you will tour their unique bamboo houses, designed to resemble elephant heads. In addition, you will watch master weavers create colorful cotton fabrics. Finally, you will learn how they harvest the false banana plant to prepare traditional kocho bread.

Your final morning begins with an early boat safari on Lake Chamo. During the cruise, you will pass the famous “crocodile market” and see large Nile crocodiles, hippos, and many water birds up close.

After that, you will transfer to Arba Minch Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, day rooms will be ready for you to rest and freshen up.

Finally, your journey concludes with a farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant. There, you will enjoy live traditional music, dances from different Ethiopian ethnic groups, and honey wine (tej). Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your international departure.