Walk in Ethiopia Tour, Travel and Car rental
Destinations: Addis Ababa,Bahir dar, Gonder, Lalibela, Axum and Gher’alta,
Tour Name: - Historical & Natural Tour
Mode of Transportation: Surface/Flight
Duration: 12 days/11 nights

Day 1 Addis Ababa
Arrive at bole international airport and transfer you to your hotel. Then; you will have a city tour in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa is the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union (AU) with more than 70 embassies and consular representatives in the city. Addis Ababa is the Diplomatic capital of Africa. The city tour includes the national museum, home of Lucy and other hominid skeleton dating back 3.2 million years, holy trinity church, Entoto Mountain, to see the city on the top. Entoto was the first capital city of Ethiopia during the time of Emperor Menelik, and on the way down, you will visit Shero meda where you can easily found traditional Ethiopian clothes, Merkato, the biggest open air market place in Africa and other most important places of the city based on your time and interest. Overnight: Hotel
Day 2 Bahir Dar (Flight)
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to Bole international airport and fly to the beautiful city Bahir dar. After check in your hotel you will take a boat trip on Lake Tana which is the largest lake in Ethiopia to visit the islands monasteries, such as Ura kidanemihiret and Azwa Mariam.And in the afternoon you will walk around the beautiful city of Bahir Dar. You will finish the day with the spectacular sun set view over the lake. Overnight in Hotel
Day 3 Bahirdar to Lalibela
Early in the morning embark on a full day of driving to Lalibela. Here you will pass through several small villages, Proceed through this rural area for the stunning approach to the home of Ethiopia’s most prized destination – Lalibela. Overnight in hotel
Day 4 Lalibela
Today you will visit the 11 rock hewn churches of Lalibela. In the morning time you will visit the 1st and the 2nd group of the rock hewn churches that are symbolized by earthly Jerusalem and heavenly Jerusalem. And after lunch, you will visit the amazing and the only 3rd group of rock hewn church and the symbolized of arc of Noah that is called St. George. Overnight in Lal hotel.
Day 5 Laibela to Gondar
After breakfast, continue north to Gonder. The road will take you through rural villages, offering wonderful insight into the Amhara culture. After briefly settling in your hotel, and take lunch, you will explore the sights of Gonder including a visit to the Royal enclosure with six castles and several other buildings. Additionally, visit Fasiledes pool, still used for Timket celebration today, and debre birihan sillasie church with the most famous ceiling in Ethiopia. Overnight in hotel
Day 6 Drive to Axum
Aksum is a city in northern Ethiopia. It's known for its tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. Most are in the northern Stelae Park, including a huge fallen pillar, now in pieces. Centuries-old St. Mary of Zion is a Christian church and pilgrimage site believed to have housed the biblical Ark of the Covenant. The neighboring Chapel of the Tablet is said to contain the Ark today. Overnight in hotel
Day 7 Axum
Today will be a full day visiting the sites of Axum, including the famous obelisks (one that was recently erected after being returned from Italy), the Queen of Sheba’s Bath (which supplies water to Axum year-round), King Bazen’s tomb, and the Queen of Sheba’s Palace. You can also visit the St. Mary of Zion church, where the Ark of the Covenant is kept. Only men are allowed to enter the old church. Unfortunately, no one (except one specially chosen guardian monk) is allowed to enter the chapel where the Ark is kept. Overnight in hotel
Day 8 Drive to Gher'alta
Today, you will drive to Gera’alta monastery and on the way you will visit the Debre Damo monastery. Debre Damo is the name of a flat-topped mountain. The monastery, accessible only by rope up a sheer cliff, 15 m high, is known for its collection of manuscripts and for having the earliest existing church building in Ethiopia that is still in its original style and only men can visit it. Tradition claims the monastery was founded in the 6th century by Abuna Aregawi.Overnight: Gher’alta lodge
Day 9 Gher'alta
Today you will visit the Gher'alta area, with its unique chain of mountains, is the home of the rock churches, some famous for their architecture, ancient paintings and manuscripts and others known for their magnificent view.
Most of the churches are hewn into facades of cliffs and caves. Few churches are monolithic (with four free-standing walls ;) The interiors of the churches represent basilica architecture with three naves and a vestibule. Most of the churches have pillars, vast ceilings, archways, and domes. Magnificent rock carvings, designs, and ancient religious paintings on walls and ceilings make these churches particularly interesting. Overnight: Gher’alta lodge
Day 10 Gher’alta to Mekele
Today you will start your tour back to the capital city of the Tigray region, Mekele. You will pass through many small villages and cities and admire the beautiful nature of the northern part of Ethiopia. Overnight in hotel
Day 11 Mekele- Addis Abeba (Flight)
Early in the morning, you will take your plane to fly back to Addis Ababa by admiring the beautiful landscape beauty of the northern part of Ethiopia. After arrival and had your lunch, you will visit Mercato which is the largest open air market in eastern part of Africa.
In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner party in a traditional restaurant where you will enjoy with the music and dance of the Ethiopian nationalities.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 12 Departure
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Ethiopia is an inexhaustible source of wonder for travelers — a sprawling country of ancient African civilization, colorful festivals, breath-taking landscapes, diverse tribal culture, and amazingly friendly people.

There are countless reasons to visit this fascinating country. Here are just eleven 

1. Visit the remarkable rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, built from 1200 AD and often referred to as one of the "living wonders of the world".
2. See the 3000-year-old ancient city of Axum, the land of the Queen of Sheba, and the last resting place of the Ark of the Covenant.
3. Explore an amazing mix of tribal ethnic groups in the Omo Valley.
4. Trek on the "Roof of Africa", The Simien Mountains — one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Africa.
5. Discover many exciting endemic wildlife species.
6. Explore an alien landscape on earth — the Denakil Depression is one of the lowest and hottest places on earth, and the lava trek to Ertale Lava Lake is otherwordly.
7. Enjoy the beautiful national parks and lakes of the Great Ethiopian Rift Valley.
8. Embark on a boat cruise to Lake Tana to visit some of the ancient island monasteries and see the source of the mighty Blue Nile River, part of the second-longest river in the world.
9. Marvel at the fairytale castles of Gondar.
10. Get lost in the walled and colorful medieval Islamic city of Harar.
11. Meet your ancient ancestor Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominoid skeleton in the National Museum in Addis Ababa. This truly is a journey to the land where all began!

Ethiopia, once called Abyssinia, has beckoned explorers, writers, and adventure seekers for thousands of years. It's as exotic and exciting as it sounds. After all, this is the land where it all began. Now, it's your turn to experience this truly magical land!

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• Whenever any tour reservations made, a 30% non-refundable advance payment required, but can be transferable deposit to the next trip.
• The balance of the tour cost is to be settled 40days prior to departure. For tours that include services of suppliers with more stringent policies, different payment terms may apply. In this case, we will advise the balance payment terms at the time of booking.
• In all instances, payment shall be made in the currency in which the invoice is made out.

Cancellation Policy:

• Any cancellation of a confirmed booking must be received in writing.
• In the event of cancellation, charges will be determined at the time of cancellation. The charge will be determined by the date on which the
• cancellation is received and subject to third party supplier cancellation terms.
• Walk in Ethiopia Tours reserves the right to recover any costs incurred or charges received from suppliers up to the date of cancellation.

The following indicates our standard cancellation charges:

• 45days and longer prior to departure: 30% non-refundable deposit
• 44-30 days prior to departure: 50% of full amount
• 29-15 days prior to departure: 75% of full amount
• 14 – 0 days prior to departure: 100% of full amount
• Should you fail to take up your booking or tour, join it after departure or leave prior to its completion, no refund will be made and no credit will be granted.

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• Rates for children are available on request.
• Children 12 years and older are considered adults and pay the applicable tariff, excepting where specifically stated.

How to book:
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• All reservations are subject to Walk in Ethiopia Tours cancellation policy.
• Quotations are valid only for the dates specified and are subject to adjustment if the services quoted for are not available at the time of actual booking. Any changes to the quotation requested by the traveler and incurring additional costs will be charged accordingly.
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Insurance:
It is a condition of booking that all travellers, including any accompanying dependents or companions, are covered by fully comprehensive travel and medical insurance for the duration of their trip. This insurance should include cover in respect of, but not necessarily limited to, the following eventualities:

• Cancellation and curtailment of tour
• Emergency evacuation expenses
• Medical expenses
• Repatriation expenses and Damage / theft / loss of personal baggage, money and goods.

Walk in Ethiopia Tours , including that of its representatives, employees and agents, will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any costs or losses incurred or suffered by the traveler, traveler’s dependents or travelling companions, with regard to, but not limited to, any of the above mentioned eventualities. Travellers not covered by adequate insurance may be charged directly by individual service providers for any emergency services required, or may find themselves in a position unable to access such services.

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• The loss of or any damage to any property.
• The cancellation or curtailment of any tour.
• Sickness, quarantine, weather conditions, war, strikes, riots and/or any other cause of any nature whatsoever, however caused and whether as a result of negligence or otherwise.
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• All travel arrangements, such as flight bookings, hotel and accommodation reservations, car transport bookings and the like made by Walk in Ethiopia Tours are subject to the booking conditions and cancellation provisions of the relevant supplier thereof.
• Walk in Ethiopia Tours reserves the right to alter or substitute routes, refreshments, meals, accommodation, itineraries, tours, services, vehicles and/or arrangements should conditions necessitate. In such instances, substitutes of equal value will be offered wherever possible.
• If, in the opinion of Walk in Ethiopia Tours, the fulfillment of any tour is considered impossible, illegal or if, in its opinion, inadvisable due to adverse weather conditions, avalanches, strikes, war, government interference and/or any other cause not arising from Walk in Ethiopia Tours’ negligence, it may at any time cancel such tour or what remains of it or make alterations in the route, accommodation, price and/or any other aspect thereof as it thinks fit, and any losses and expenses resulting from such cancellation or alteration shall be borne by the traveler.
• Walk in Ethiopia Tours reserves the right to cancel advertised tours due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a tour being cancelled by Walk in Ethiopia Tours, a full refund on money already paid by tour members for the specific tour being cancelled, will be made to the tour members.

Ethiopia — an inexhaustible source of wonder for travelers, a sprawling country with an ancient African civilization, colorful festivals, breathtaking landscapes, diverse tribal culture, and amazingly friendly people

Dating back to the very beginnings of mankind, Ethiopia is old…old beyond imagination. It is also the land of Queen of Sheba, a place of legendary rulers, fabulous kingdoms, and ancient histories. Mother Nature was in a playful mood when she created Ethiopia. The result is a land that varies greatly from one region to the next. With more than 80 languages and some 200 dialects, each ethnic group preserves its own unique customs and traditions.

There are many reasons to visit this fascinating country. Following are only some of them.

ETHIOPIA, "THE ORIGIN OF MANKIND"

Ethiopia is the earliest known home of humankind. What are believed to be the oldest remains of a human ancestor ever found, which have been dated as being some 5 million years old, were discovered in the Awash Valley in Ethiopia. This recent discovery beats the discovery of "Lucy", a 3.2-million-year-old 40%-complete skeleton of a 20-year-old female Australopithecus Afarensis, which was discovered in 1974 in Hadar, in the Afar region. Registered by the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site, Hadar is situated 160 kilometers northeast of Addis Ababa. The skeleton is now found in the National Museum in Addis Ababa.

ANCIENT CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

Ethiopia has the most extensive historic sites in Sub-Saharan Africa. These include the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, often referred to by many as "a living wonder of the world", and the oldest hominid remains (Australopithecus Ramidus, a new species, 4.4 million years old).

DIVERSE TRIBAL CULTURE AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE

With more than 80 ethnic groups and some 200 dialects, Ethiopia is filled with various cultures preserving their own unique customs and traditions. In the remote mountains and in the Great Ethiopian Rift Valley you will find unique tribes living a lifestyle they were living thousands of years ago. You will also find many of the major religions of the world in Ethiopia. But for all the exotic variety, the people of Ethiopia are as one in their friendliness and hospitality.

UNIQUE CALENDAR

In 1582 when the rest of the Christian world adopted the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia stayed with the Julian calendar. With the passage of time, seven and a half years have somehow dissolved in the intervening centuries.

UNIQUE LANGUAGE AND WRITING

Ethiopia is the only African country with its own alphabet and numbers that trace their origin back to a very ancient time. The alphabet consists of 33 letters, each with 7 forms.

DIVERSE RELIGIONS

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is the oldest Christian church in Africa and officially the third oldest in the world. Christianity became the state religion in the Axumite Empire in 330 AD., even before Rome.

Muslim refugees were given asylum in Ethiopia, established communities, and were free to worship before Islam triumphed in its birthplace Arabia.

3000 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa with 3000 years of independence.

ORIGIN OF COFFEE

The story of coffee has its beginnings in Ethiopia, the original home of the coffee plant, coffee Arabica, which still grows wild in the forest of the Ethiopian Western Highlands including Kaffa. Those who can’t face their day without a cup of coffee may be surprised to know that in its birthplace in Ethiopia’s Kaffa region — from which it gets its name — the berries were originally only eaten, never roasted and ground for a drink. Only since the 13th century has coffee has been made as a hot drink. Holding a coffee ceremony is a traditional Ethiopian way of welcoming a guest and giving the guest the best hospitality. It is probably one of the most celebrated and widespread Ethiopian traditions.

VARIED GEOGRAPHY

In elevation, Ethiopia ranges from 120 meters below sea level in the harsh salt flats of the Danakil Depression, to the 4624-meter peak of Ras Dashen in the Simien Mountains.

LITERARY REFERENCES

Ethiopia was well known to the ancient writers. It is mentioned in the Bible more than 38 times by both Old Testament and New Testament writers. So, in accordance with the Biblical traditions of ancient Israel, Ethiopia is described as the land of "Cush", which was located by the "River Nile" (Gen. 2:13). The Septuagint (The Greek Translation) also describes it with the name of "Ethiopia", which has the same location.

Many historians knew Ethiopia from The Bible and described its geographical location, referring to the south of Egypt, which was populated by both Hamitic and Semitic stocks of people. According to the ancient Egyptian tradition, it was known as the "Land of Punt" located at the end of the world, as well as "Land of Ghost."

Homer (Greek poet of the 8th century B.C.) knew of this historical land and its people when he said "Ethiopia, the land of sun burned face." He described the inhabitants as "the blameless race."

Herodotus (Greek historian, 485–25 B.C.) praised the nation of Ethiopia as "the most just men". The legal Source of Ethiopia starts with the introduction of Judaism to Ethiopia, recorded in the Kebre Negest (The Glory of the Kings). This book focuses primarily upon two historical topics:

• The birth of Menelik, son of Solomon, the King of Israel, and the Queen Sheba of Ethiopia (970–33 B.C.)
• The Ark of the Covenant, which was brought to Axum from Jerusalem by the Levites (946–B.C.?)

Ethiopia, then called Abyssinia, has beckoned explorers, writers, and adventure seekers for thousands of years. It's as exotic and exciting as it sounds. After all, this is the land where all began. Now, it's your turn to experience this truly magical land!

Since its establishment in 2009 Walk in Ethiopia Tours Travel & car rental has emerged one of the leading tour operator and Car Rental Company in Ethiopia & Eastern Africa. It is a commonly-used phrase, At Walk in Ethiopia Tours and Car Rental we have a culture that genuinely aims to “Exceeding expectations” our commitment to service, together with our knowledge and absolute passion for Ethiopia to ensures that our clients have memorable, seamless hassle-free & a Life time memorable Holiday with Us. We also ensures that Our clients become repeat clients and many of our new clients are referred to us by past clients.

When You are Planning a dream holiday to visit Ethiopia can be daunting – Ethiopia is exotic and different and it is important to know that in all aspects of your holiday with us  will run smoothly at all the times, there will be no dramas andwe make sure your expectations will be meet. We believe that the only way to guarantee you have a dream holiday with us is that both perfectly suited to your tastes   budget hassle-free throughout you Trip here in Ethiopia. To use the services of a Local Travel specialist like Walk in Ethiopia Tours is a successful tour operator in Ethiopia with excellence of more than 10 years of Experiance.  we know this place we have the rhythm of Ethiopia the Land of Origins.

We take pride in our intimate knowledge and understanding of the diverse knowledge of Tourist Destinations all over Ethiopia and we delight in being able to utilize this knowledge and understanding in to a successful  viable business like walk in Ethiopia Tours.  we are proud of our ability to meet the exact requirements of even the most discerning travelers, by offering each client a personalized taller made tour service, starting at the planning stages and continuing throughout their time in Ethiopia.

Our specialist tour consultants will listen to you and then they are using their experience and local knowledge to advise and guide you during your Entire visit to Ethiopia. we will make sure that you see the best in Ethiopia and  this continent has to offer by making optimum use of the time and budget you have available. Once your tailor-made holiday has started, your consultant will keep checks on all your arrangements to make sure they run smoothly. A Walk in Ethiopia Tours Duty manager never more than a phone call away – 24 hours a day.

• Cultural tour to the Historic Route of Ethiopia
• Omo Valley Tribal Exploration
• Mountain trekking , Hiking adventure in the Simien Mountains and Bale Mountains
• Dallol Erta Ale Lava Lake Desert Expeditions
• Pilgrimage and religious festival tours
• Personal interest tours
• Logistical arrangements for filming and aerial photography
• Charter flight arrangements
• Safaris
• Bird watching
• Photographic tours
• Hotel and Flight ticket reservations
• Group incentive tours (Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya Djibouti ,Israel )
• Food Tour ( Culinary experience)
• we provide wide options of Car Rental  Services For Long Term and Short Term   ( Economy To Luxury Cars ) For Embassies, NGOS ,Government and Local Organizations 

Simien Mountains National Park is one of the national parks of Ethiopia. Located in the Semien (North) Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, its territory covers the Semien Mountains and includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia. It is home to a number of endangered species, including the Ethiopian wolf and the walia ibex, a wild goat found nowhere else in the world.

The gelada baboon and the caracal, a cat, also occur within the Simien Mountains. More than 50 species of birds inhabit the park, including the impressive bearded vulture, or lammergeier, with its 3 m (10 ft)) wingspan.

The park is crossed by an unpaved road which runs from Debarq, where the administrative headquarters of the park is located, east through a number of villages to the Buahit Pass (4,430 m), where the road turns south to end at Mekane Berhan, 10 kilometers beyond the park boundary

Mek’ele is the capital city of the Tigray region, in northern Ethiopia. In the center, the grand palace of 19th-century Emperor Yohannes IV is now the Yohannes IV Museum. The tall Martyrs’ Memorial Monument commemorates those who fought the communist Derg regime in the late 20th century. The city’s markets are an important stop for salt merchants arriving from the Danakil Depression in the country’s northeast.

Elevation: 2,254 m
Area: 24.44 km²
Weather: 19°C, Wind E at 16 km/h, 49% Humidity
Population: 310,436 (2018)