6 Days Ethiopia Holiday Package Tours

Day 01: Arrival and City Tour – Addis Ababa

Arrive at Bole International Airport and meet your Enat Ethiopia Tours representative. After breakfast, drive to Entoto Mountain (3,300m) for panoramic views and visit Entoto Museum, St. Mary Church (built in 1885), and the old palace of Emperor Menelik II. Return to Addis to explore the Ethnological Museum and National Museum, home of “Lucy.” After lunch, visit Trinity Cathedral, the Mausoleum of Emperor Menelik II at Ba’ata Church, and Merkato—the largest open-air market in Africa. Overnight: Hotel – Addis Ababa

Day 02: Addis Ababa – Bahir Dar (Flight)

Fly to Bahir Dar and drive to Tis Abay to visit the Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Tis Issat (“Smoke of Fire”). Walk to the Portuguese Bridge and explore the fertile countryside. Visit Bahir Dar’s market for pottery and woven goods. After lunch, take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit monasteries including Ura Kidane Mehret, Azwa Maryam, and Kibran Gabriel (men only). Overnight: Hotel/Lodge – Bahir Dar

Day 03: Bahir Dar – Awra Amba – Gondar

Drive to Gondar (187 km), stopping at Bezawit Palace viewpoint and the Awra Amba community. In Gondar, visit the Royal Enclosure with castles of Emperor Fasiladas, his bathing pool, banquet hall, and Debre Birhan Selassie Church. End the day with a visit to the Jewish/Felasha village. Overnight: Hotel – Gondar

Gondar’s Royal Enclosure — a fortress of Ethiopian imperial architecture.

Day 04: Gondar – Lalibela (Flight)

Fly to Lalibela and visit the first group of six rock-hewn churches: Bet Golgotha, Bet Mikael, Bet Mariam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, and Bet Medhane Alem—the largest monolithic church in the world. Discover symbolic tombs of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Overnight: Hotel – Lalibela

Day 05: Lalibela Excursion

Optional morning trek to Asheten Mariam Church (3,000m) for panoramic views. After lunch, visit the second group of churches: Bete Amanuel, Bete Marqorewos, Bete Abba Libanos, Bete Gabriel-Rufael, and the iconic Bet Giyorgis. End the day with a visit to Nakuto La’ab Cave Church. Overnight: Hotel – Lalibela

Bet Giyorgis — Lalibela’s most elegant rock-hewn church carved in cross-shape.

Day 06: Lalibela – Addis Ababa – Departure

Fly back to Addis Ababa. If departing at night, enjoy a farewell dinner with live cultural music and dance at Habesha or Yod Abyssinia Restaurant. Transfer to Bole International Airport. End of Tour

View from Entoto Mountain — overlooking Addis Ababa’s skyline and heritage.

Entoto & Imperial Legacy

Entoto Mountain was the seat of Emperor Menelik II before Addis Ababa was founded. Its churches and museum offer insight into Ethiopia’s royal history.

Blue Nile Falls & Lake Tana

The Blue Nile Falls, though reduced by hydroelectric diversion, remain a scenic highlight. Lake Tana’s island monasteries preserve centuries-old religious art.

Gondar’s Castles & Churches

Gondar’s Royal Enclosure showcases Ethiopia’s medieval architecture. Debre Birhan Selassie Church is famed for its angel-covered ceiling and vibrant frescoes.

Lalibela’s Sacred Stone

Lalibela’s churches were carved into volcanic rock in the 12th century. They remain active places of worship and are considered a marvel of world heritage.