Compare the 5 Historic North Tours in Addis Ababa

1.Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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3.5 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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4.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 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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