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Full day tour in Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar, Ethiopiaby Ethio Travel And Tours

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This is full day tour in and around Bahir Dar city. Bahir Dar is the capital of Amhara people regional state and one of the most beautiful cities in Ethiopia. This tour provides you a chance to catch up the ancient monasteries on Lake Tana and the blue nile fallsma waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning "great smoke". It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Other cost not offered in this program

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Ura Kidane Mihret

    2 hours

    Ura Kidane Mehret is a church of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, located on the Zege peninsula in Lake Tana. The convent was founded in the 14th century by the saint Betre Mariyam, although the present circular church dates from the 16th century.

  2. 2

    Lake Tana

    4 hours

    You will have a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries of Ura Kidane Miheret, and Azwa Mariam located on the peninsula of Zegue. The churches at this peninsula are a pleasant surprise, not only because of the paintings but also of the age of the buildings and the unique style of decorationsIn the afternoon, you will have an excursion to the Blue Nile Falls locally known as 'Tissat Falls'. It's take about 1 hr walk to reach the Fall and another 1hr to return back to the point of departure via the Portuguese bridge. You shall return back to the city for sunset.

  3. 3

    Blue Nile Falls

    2 hours

    The Blue Nile Falls is a waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning “smoking water”. It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.

Meeting and pickup

We pick up travelers from anywhere in Bahir Dar

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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