Depart from your home to your local airport to explore the treasures of Ethiopia.
After an overnight flight, enjoy breakfast and settle into your hotel. Begin your discovery of Addis Ababa with visits to the city’s key sites: meet Lucy, one of humanity’s oldest ancestors, at the National Museum, learn about Ethiopian traditions at the Ethnological Museum, and delve into the significance of local Orthodox culture at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Conclude the day with a sunset cocktail and overnight in the city’s finest hotel.
Take a morning flight to Bahir Dar in the northern region. After a brief stop at your hotel, visit the awe-inspiring Blue Nile Falls, a magnificent cascade that serves as a precursor to the legendary Nile River. Return to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon at the spa before embarking on a sunset cruise on Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest lake.
Set out early for Gondar, often referred to as the "African Camelot" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore one of its many historic churches and tour Fasil Ghebbi, the grand castle that remains a testament to the city's imperial legacy.
Head to the Simien Mountains National Park for a morning safari. Situated at an altitude of 3,200 meters, this mountain range is home to endemic species such as the Gelada monkeys, once endangered. Amid untouched landscapes, the panoramic views will redefine your sense of natural beauty.
Return to Gondar for a short flight to Axum, a northern Ethiopian gem steeped in biblical legend and the fabled home of the Queen of Sheba. Discover the ancient city of May Hedja with its enigmatic stelae and obelisks, and visit Mai Shum, believed to be the Queen’s bathing pool.
Fly to Lalibela, one of Ethiopia’s holiest cities, famed for its unique rock-hewn churches. A guided tour will take you through these remarkable religious structures, carved directly into the earth, making them a marvel of human devotion and engineering.
Return to Addis Ababa for a day of leisure before boarding your evening flight back to Paris.
Arrive in Paris, bringing this extraordinary journey to the cradle of humanity to a close.
ADDIS ABABA: Sheraton Addis Ababa
BAHIR DAR: Kuriftu Resort and Spa Lake Tana
GONDAR: Goha Hotel
SIMIEN NATIONAL PARK: Limalimo Lodge
