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Addis Ababa
ETHIOPIA
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Valley3 Turmi All internal flights are included.
Jinka
ADVENTURES IN ETHIOPIA
12 DAYS + FROM $5,999 + Never more than 16 guests OR Private OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Addis Ababa
murals, and carvings, they tower up to 40 feet tall. Explore the first group of churches this afternoon and spend the night at the comfortable Tukul Village Hotel. meals b+l+d
DAY 3 | Exploring Lalibela
Today’s touring begins with a visit to Yemrehanna Kristos, an Axumite church that predates the nearby cave churches by nearly a century. Return to town and continue your exploration with the second group of Lalibela’s medieval cave churches. meals b+l+d
Fly into the mountainous heart of
Ethiopia where the 11 below-ground churches of Lalibela bear witness to the vision of a 12th-century king. Hewn from granite and embellished with windows,
Fly to Arba Minch where you’ll be escorted to the Paradise Lodge –
overlooking the calm lakes and dense forests of the region. meals b+l+d
KENYA
From ancient churches to tribal traditions
Travelers love our friendly, erudite Trip Leader and unique itinerary... We offer unhurried exploration of Lalibela’s rock churches and more time to engage with the diverse tribes of the Omo Valley.
+ Descend into the tunnels and trenches excavated centuries ago to explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
+ Experience the range
of Ethiopia’s ethnic traditions, spending six days with tribes of the Omo Valley including Mursi, Dassanech, Karo and Hamer villages.
+ Mingle with the diverse tribal groups who gather with their livestock at weekly markets to barter, sell and buy.
+ Travel into the Konso Highlands to see tribal settlements defended by walls and ingenious maze-like alleys.
+ Includes 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
On arrival, you’ll be escorted to the Radisson Blu Hotel. Then join our experienced Trip Leader Samrawit for a tour including the Holy Trinity Cathedral and National Museum – where the Lucy fossil is housed. Enjoy the fine Ethiopian cuisine and wine of Kuriftu Diplomat Restaurant. meals d
DAY 2 | Ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
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