The 15 Best Historic North Circuit Tours in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour - Leaving Addis Ababa via Entoto Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $94Our pick

Review of the Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, geladas, and Entoto Hill, with practical booking advice.

“A great day trip north of Addis Ababa with stunning views and cultural highlights. Allen, our guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging — he had so much to share, which I truly enjoyed. Unfortunately, we couldn’t enter the Debre Libanos monastery due to a service taking place when we arrived. The Blue Nile Gorge and cave visit were both scenic and peaceful. However, pick-up was delayed due to a fuel issue, which affected our schedule and made the tour feel rushed. With better coordination and planning, especially for timing and logistics, this could have been a perfect experience.”

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5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

2.5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,025Top rated

Explore Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches, and the Danakil Depression in five demanding days with flights, meals, guides, and private transport.

“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”

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Lalibela, Axum, Danakil and Omo Valley 8 DAYS

3.Lalibela, Axum, Danakil and Omo Valley 8 DAYS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,051

Review of an eight-day Ethiopia tour covering Lalibela, Axum, Danakil, Erta Ale, the Omo Valley, and Konso, with flights included.

“Just finished the 8 day tour and honestly had the best time ever! The Ethio Travel and Tours travel team are so amazing and really helpful with sorting you out for work / travel plans, and Muller was the best tour guide ever. Can’t recommend this tour enough, loved every second!”

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5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

4.5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $1,000

See Lalibela, Axum, Gheralta, Erta Ale, Dallol, and Lake Assal in five demanding days with flights, transport, meals, and camping.

“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”

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Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

5.Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $250

Explore Lake Tana monasteries, ancient wall paintings, and Blue Nile Falls on a flexible private day trip from Bahir Dar.

“Mass, the guide, now friend is one of a kind. The places are mesmerising, got lucky to see a huge snake and birds blooming in color, geese with chicks, some traditional stuff I chose, (my request, nothing is forced upon you), met great pRead more”

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Historical tours – in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

6.Historical tours – in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,394

See Ethiopia’s historic north in five days, from Lucy and Axum’s obelisks to Lalibela’s rock churches, Gondar’s castles, and coffee culture.

“I only did the Lalibella part of this tour organized by Getnet, again everything worked even better than expected, the rock churches are unique and more than wort a visit”

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5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

7.5-Day Northern Ethiopia Tour : 3D Simien Mountains Trek & Axum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $471

Review of a 5-day Northern Ethiopia tour combining Axum’s ancient sites with a demanding 3-day Simien Mountains trek.

“Review of Salomon from ARRE Tours and Travel – Ethiopia”

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Bahir Dar Tours

8.Bahir Dar Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Review of a private Bahir Dar day tour to Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana monasteries, with boat rides, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“The best spot to hang out with friends and family , experience this feeling near lake tana with experience of culture and modern coffee shop!”

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Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge

9.Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $117

Review of the Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery visits, wildlife, lunch, transport, and value advice.

“The driver was wonderful-even bought me dinner and refused to accept my share. The sights were great too.”

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Two Days Trip in Axum and its Surroundings

10.Two Days Trip in Axum and its Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $105

Explore Axum’s ancient stelae, Gobo Dura quarry, rural life, and sacred traditions on a practical two-day private tour for $105.

“I went on the tour with Asgedom Tazeze and he was the most professional guide I have ever met . He showed me all the religious sites in Axum and taught me the customs and cultural norms of the people there and then we flew to Addis and Read more”

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Perfect Escape from Busy Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge excursions

11.Perfect Escape from Busy Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $145

Escape Addis Ababa for Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, Gelada baboons, mountain views, and an active Ethiopian monastery.

“We were picked up at our hotel at 7 AM by our courteous and knowledgeable guide, Alex. The drive to the sites took about 2 hours from Addis Ababa through the countryside of Ethiopia where we stopped for photos of the magnificent vieRead more”

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Day Trip in Axum

12.Day Trip in Axum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $102

Explore Axum’s ancient stelae, royal tombs, castles, and Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion on a private full-day tour with lunch.

“It was cool to be there,u saw how Ethiopia was great in ancient time despite what name it have today.its art and hand made aircrafts took my breath away!amd this travel agent helped me to understand each and every thing.many thanks!”

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Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup

13.Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $120

Explore Gondar’s royal castles, Debre Birhan Selassie murals, and Qusquam Church on a private tour with transfers from Addis Ababa.

“At a very short notice, while in Addis I planned a trip to Gondar through Aman. Despite being busy with a big delegation, Aman was extremely helpful and patient with me and gave me multiple options. I went ahead with his recommendation aRead more”

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Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar

14.Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,083

Explore Lake Tana, Gondar, and Lalibela on a five-day private Ethiopia tour with island monasteries, castles, churches, and domestic flights.

“as an experienced travelers we do our research on tour operator in Ethiopia we finalized and we choose our selection for best tour company for service provider,with walk in Ethiopia tour and travel ,we planning a custom 15Days of the historical Read more”

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5 Day Addis,Bahir Dar,Gondar,Simien Mountains and Lalibela Tours

15.5 Day Addis,Bahir Dar,Gondar,Simien Mountains and Lalibela Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $999

See Lucy, Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela on a fast-paced five-day Ethiopia tour with flights extra.

“Me and my friend booked our 5 days tour with Danakil Depression Tours to Omo valley cultural trip . We were lucky and happy traveling with the best tour company and we had beautiful time and great service as well unforgettable experience. Best tour tour operator and best crews”

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