Explore Ethiopia’s ancient past and taste the origin of coffee

📝 Introduction

This 10-day adventure combines the Historic Northern Route of Ethiopia — rich in ancient civilizations and architectural wonders — with the lush, green Southern coffee regions, where the world’s most celebrated Arabica coffee originates. It’s a perfect journey for those who love culture, history, nature, and of course, coffee.

🌍 Tour Overview

• Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
• Start/End: Addis Ababa – Addis Ababa
• Destinations: Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Yirgacheffe, Sidama, Hawassa
• Tour Type: Private or Group Tour (Flexible dates)
• Theme: Culture, History, Nature, Coffee

📅 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa

• Airport pickup and hotel check-in
• City tour: National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Entoto Hills
• Welcome dinner with traditional music and dance

Overnight: Addis Ababa

Day 2: Addis – Fly to Bahir Dar (Lake Tana & Blue Nile Falls)

• Morning flight to Bahir Dar
• Visit Lake Tana monasteries by boat (Ura Kidane Mehret)
• Afternoon trip to Blue Nile Falls (Tis Issat)

Overnight: Bahir Dar

Day 3: Bahir Dar – Drive to Gondar (Castles & Churches)

• Scenic drive to Gondar (3 hrs)
• Visit Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure), Debre Berhan Selassie Church
• Optional cultural evening

Overnight: Gondar

Day 4: Gondar – Fly to Lalibela (Rock-Hewn Churches)

• Flight to Lalibela
• Visit the 11 rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Sunset view from Asheton Maryam or Ben Abeba

Overnight: Lalibela

Day 5: Lalibela – Explore More + Traditional Cooking or Coffee Ceremony

• Optional hike to cave churches (Yemrehanna Kristos)
• Participate in a traditional cooking class or Ethiopian coffee ceremony

Overnight: Lalibela

Day 6: Lalibela – Fly to Addis – Drive to Hawassa (Via Rift Valley Lakes)

• Flight to Addis
• Drive to Hawassa through Ziway and Shala Lakes (6 hrs)
• Evening lakeside walk and fish market visit

Overnight: Hawassa

Day 7: Hawassa – Drive to Yirgacheffe (Coffee Region)

• Morning visit to Sidama village
• Continue to Yirgacheffe – a world-renowned coffee-growing area
• Visit coffee farms and processing sites

Overnight: Yirgacheffe or Dilla

Day 8: Yirgacheffe Coffee Farm Experience

• Full-day coffee tour: from bean to cup
• Meet local farmers, see harvest and roasting techniques
• Coffee tasting and culture immersion

Overnight: Yirgacheffe or Dilla

Day 9: Yirgacheffe – Drive back to Addis Ababa

• Return to Addis Ababa via Butajira or expressway
• An optional stop at cultural sites along the way

Overnight: Addis Ababa

Day 10: Departure

• Souvenir shopping or a short city tour if time permits
• Transfer to Bole International Airport for departure

✅ Tour Includes

• All ground transportation (private vehicle with driver)
• 9 nights in comfortable hotels or eco-lodges (3-star or similar)
• English-speaking professional guide
• Entrance fees to all sites and churches
• Boat ride on Lake Tana
• Daily breakfast + 3 traditional dinners
• Coffee tour fees and tasting sessions
• Airport transfers

❌ Tour Excludes

• International flights
• Lunch and dinner (except where mentioned)
• Tips and personal expenses
• Alcoholic beverages
• Travel Insurance
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

💵 Price (per person)

Note: Prices vary depending on hotel category, season, and availability. Discount available for larger groups.