City Tour of Gonder & Day Trip to Simien Mountain
Day -1
we will meet at Gondar Airport then drive to your hotel. Our day's journey will lead us to the royal campus known as Fasil Ghebi, revealing the ruins of an ancient city-state from the 17th century. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic area boasts 6 castles and the renowned basin where the annual bathing blessing ceremony is held.
Looking out from the royal campus, we'll enjoy a view of the basalt stone palace of Emperor Fasilidas, the oldest structure within this complex. The ruins also encompass other notable structures like the Library of Emperor Yohannes I, the majestic Emperor Bakaffa Salon, and the King's Wife's Palace. Moreover, at this iconic site, we'll also see the Kuskuam Palace, Empress Mentewab's Palace, and Quskuam Mariam Church, built in honor of the Virgin Mary.
It's sure to be a day full of archeological education, but the fun doesn't stop there! We'll also see the elaborate Debre Birhan Selassie Church murals, considered some of the most important in Ethiopia. We'll understand why as we listen to the legends tied to the sacred castle
From here, it's off to the hotel for a good rest for the evening. See you in the morning. Overnight :- Gondar
Day -2
With renewed energy after a strong breakfast, we'll leave Gondar behind as we head to the highlands of northern Ethiopia. We'll arrive at Debark, a small city on the border of Simien National Park.
Following a short pitstop, we'll go south within the park to Sankaber, located 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) above sea level. Here, we'll take on a 2-3 hour hiking route in search of the perfect view of the nearby mountain range. We'll keep our eyes peeled for local flora, like heather, St. John's wort, or wild rose of Abyssinia. Additionally, we will see the largest population of baboons in Ethiopia.
Finally we will drive back to Gondar Overnight:- Gondar
Day -3
After breakfast we will drive back to Gondar Airport for your next flight.
Price Included
Meals Full - Board
All churches and attraction fees
A private English - Speaking Guide to all sites
Scouts fees
All road transport by a private air conditioned car, including fuel & driver Allowance
Airport transfer & City Transfer
Accommodation
Domestic flight tickets
Packed Water in your Journey
All Government Taxes and fees
Price Excluded
Alcohol drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Camera & Video fees