Excursions
Lalibela
Lalibela is one of the world's most remarkable spiritual sites,
home to Ethiopia's astounding rock hewn churches and an important
source of pilgrimage to Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians. There are
13 churches in total, each carved from a single piece of granite,
and all in...
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Axum is a city in far northern Ethiopia that is believed by
Ethiopian Christians to be home to the Ark of the Covenant, housed
in the 16th century Church of St Mary of Zion. The city was once
the centre of a mighty...
see full detailsHarar
Harar is a fascinating, exotic town of considerable interest to
visitors willing to make the 320 miles (520km) journey east from
Addis Ababa. Harar is the fourth holiest city in Islam, forbidden
to outsiders until 1887 when it became part of the Ethiopian
empire.
An...
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The charming town of Bahar Dar sits at the southern edge of Lake
Tana and is a base for visiting spectacular Tisissat Falls and
exploring the lake's 37 islands with their ancient churches and
monasteries. Access to many of these are closed to...
see full detailsGondar
Gondar is a city like no other, scattered with ancient castles,
churches and endowed with magnificent mountain scenery and a
pleasantly cool climate. Situated 460 miles (748km) north of Addis,
this is the next clockwise step after Bahar Dar on the official
Historic Route...
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