Departure from LaGuardia Airport (NYC) en route to Addis Ababa (Meals on flight)

Day 2

Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital city, early in the evening and be assisted through customs.  Hotel check-in. City tour.  Dinner not provided.  Overnight at Hotel.

 View of Addis Ababa

Day 3

Panoramic view of Mount Entoto

City tour of Addis Ababa, continues. Visit National Museum to see remains of Dinknesh (Lucy), dating 3.5 million years; Trinity Cathedral, known for its notable paintings, murals, beautiful stained glass windows and tombs of prominent figures including Emperor Haile Selassie; Ethnological Museum, Mount Entoto to see stupendous view of the city and visit Mercato, the largest open marketplace in Africa.  Depart for Bahir Dar. Hotel check in. (B/D.

Evening lecture presentation in hotel.

Day 4

Bahir Dar is located on the shores of Lake Tana. Visit the majestic Tissisat Falls in the morning. In the afternoon, boat ride over Lake Tana to visit the ancient island Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret containing frescos, elaborately painted ceiling, church crosses, crowns and attire of former Ethiopian Kings.  See the tankwas, which resemble the papyrus boats carved on the temples of Egypt. Evening lecture.  (B/D)

Tissisat Falls

Day 5

Gondar Castle Complex

Early breakfast at the hotel. Scenic drive to Gondar. Hotel check-in. Visit the compound of medieval castles. See the baths, palaces and residences of King Fasiladas used for the annual Timket or Epiphany celebration. Visit the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie (Light of the Trinity) to see African frescos/murals Ethiopian religious icons; Visit the African Agaw, Beta Israel (Falasha) people (descendants of Solomon and Queen Makeda (Queen of Sheba). Evening lecture.  B/D

Day 6

St George's Rock-cut Church

Flight to Lalibela. Hotel check in. Visit Ethiopia’s most famous rock-hewn churches, mostly referred by many as “the living wonders of the world.”  We will walk to the village through the complex bewildering labyrinth of underground tunnels to the monastery were the monks and nuns live.

Evening traditional coffee ceremony. (B/D)

Day 7

Continue Lalibela sites. Visit second group of churches and surrounding sacred monasteries where holy water flows.
 

Day 8

Tekenu

Early morning flight to Axum, transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to the tallest standing tekenu (obelisk), monolith, hewn from a single piece of granite. See the granite stone tombs of the ancient Axumite Kings, the palace of Queen Makeda (Queen of Sheba). See the 16th century Cathedral of Mary Sion (St. Mary of Zion) that houses the Ark of the Covenant.   See the Adwa Hills, where the Ethiopian army defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa.  Evening lecture. (B/D)

Day 9

Return to Addis Ababa.  Enjoy the final cultural farewell party in traditional Ethiopian style. (B/D) 

Loin of Judah in Addis Ababa

Day 10

                               Ethiopian Sunset

Visit the Mercato Market, the largest open air market in Africa. Late evening departure from Addis Ababa to LaGuardia International Airport (in NYC)

Arrival at LaGuardia International Airport (NYC) with the memory of the sun and warmth from Ethiopia, East Africa.

B=Breakfast   D=Dinner

A Visa is mandatory for travel to Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Visa is $70 for US passport holders in the USA or $20.00 on arrival. 

Dr. Crawford’s 11-Day Tour Includes:

?      Round trip International air fare LGA, NY/Addis         Ababa/LGA/NY

?      Modern and comfortable hotel accommodations based on   twin-bedded rooms with bath

?      2 meals daily throughout (starting day 3 of the tour)

?      All transfers with assistance and portage

?      Sightseeing as per itinerary including entrance fees

?      Domestic air: Bahir Dar, Lalibela, Axum

?      Boat trip across Lake Tana

?      All service charges, and hotel taxes

?      English-speaking guides

Not Included IN TOUR COST:

Airport exit taxes

Travel Visa

Tips

Personal expenses

Camera fees

Beverages with meals

Optional excursions

NOTICE

We will do our best to match tour members with roommates, but we cannot promise a share.  Tour members must pay the single rate if no roommate is available.

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