Day 1: Addis Ababa:

Guests will arrive in Addis Ababa, where they will be welcomed and transferred to their hotel by a Mewael tour and travel representative. Depending on arrival time a City tour of Addis Ababa will be arranged.  On this day the city tour of Addis Ababa will cover the National museum: home for the oldest and famous hominid fossil of ‘Lucy’, Mount Entoto for the scenic view of Addis Ababa the St George Cathedral famous for its octagonal type of architectural design filled with cherished murals and icons with a small museum in the corner that can be visited by enthusiasts; and Merkato, (Ethiopia’s largest and vibrant market places). Overnight Addis Ababa

Day 2:  Addis Ababa–Mekele -HAwizzen

After an early breakfast, fly to Mekele& drive to visit Tigray’s Rock hewn churches. En route, visit the battlefield of Adwa, the Landmark of Africa’s victory over modern colonial power, and the Yeha temple built between 500- 400 B.C which is one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Ethiopia. Overnight Hawizzen

Day 3:  Gherealta

After early breakfast drive to the Gheralta cluster churches.  Guests will visit the Churches of AbuneYemata and Mariam Korkor.  Gheralta is home to a quarter of the rock churches in the northern cluster of churches, some of which are famous for their stone workmanship, ancient paintings, manuscripts, and others are known for their magnificent view and challenging ascent. Overnight Hawizzen

Day 4: Hawizzen – Mekelle

After breakfast drive to Mekele, en-route visit the Abrha we Atsbha, wukro Cherkos churches, and Al Negash one of the oldest Islamic settlements outside of the Arabian Peninsula.  Arrive in Mekele in the late afternoon and relax after checking into the hotel. Overnight Mekelle

Day 5:  Mekelle – Lalibela

After having breakfast leave Mekelle and drive through the Chain Mountains of Ambalage enjoying the landscape to Lalibela. Overnight Lalibela

Day 6: Lalibela

The small town of Lalibela is home to one of the world’s most astounding sacred sites: the eleven rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, each carved entirely out of a single block of granite with its roof at ground level. After checking in to the hotel, guests will go on a guided tour to visit the famous rock-hewn churches including the legendary St. George church, the trenches symbolic of the river of Jordan, and the “tomb of Adam”.  Overnight Lalibela

Day 7: Lalibela – Addis Ababa

After breakfast, guests will take the morning flight back to Addis Ababa. As per the available time, guests will have a chance for Shopping.  In the evening, guests will enjoy a farewell dinner at one of the traditional restaurants with a live folkloric show and drive to the airport for your departure.

• The tour itinerary can be amended, rearranged differently and include or exclude activities based on your interest.