City: Amhara Region
Top Things to do in Amhara Region
Top 10 Cultural Tours in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Amhara (Amharic: አማራ) is one of the nine ethnic divisions (kililoch) of Ethiopia, containing the homeland of the Amhara people. Previously known as Region 3, its capital is Bahir Dar. Ethiopia's largest inland body of water, Lake Tana, which is the source of the Blue Nile river, is located within Amhara. The region also contains the Semien Mountains National Park, which includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia. Amhara is bordered by the state of Sudan to the west and northwest, and in other directions by other regions of Ethiopia: Tigray to the north, Afar to the east, Benishangul-Gumuz to the west and southwest, and Oromia to the south.
Restaurants in Amhara Region
1. Lalibela 2-Day Eco Trekking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Start your amazing 2-day eco trekking tour after visiting the famous rock hewn churches of Lalibela. On this tour you will hike to the Escarpment of Atabkit above Lalibela. On the way you will meet local highlander farmers, stay in their village where you will see their way of life, even take part on their daily activity, enjoy the magnificent and breathtaking mountain chain view... Your hike can start right in-front of you hotel in Lalibela, or right on the airport after your arrival.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, English speaking guide, A personal cook, Expenses for all the accommodation during trekking, All the food provided for you while on the hike, A porter and Donkey who will carry your bags with the things you need; you will only carry your own little backpack with the things you want to use on the way, like your camera and 1 bottle of water, Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, All activities on the trek -f.i. with the farmers, Possibility to safely store not needed luggage in Lalibela in our office., Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Entrance fee for Asheten Mariam monastery church
Reviewed By 776lawrencef
I had a 2 day tour (April 29-30) of the Lalibela churches with Achenef Enegdaw as my tour guide. I saw several churches when I arrived. Stayed over night and saw the remainder the next morning before I flew back to Addis Ababa. He was an outstanding tour guide steeped in the history and religion of the churches. He was excellent and filled me with information as we walked through and around the 11 rock hewn churches. It was one of the great experiences of my adult life. I have been traveling in Africa for almost 30 years, and have never has such a profound emotional and spiritual experience as I did in Lalibela.
2. Lalibela Churches,Yemrhane kristos,Trek Asheton Mary monastery 4 Days 3 Nights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The entire Tours will be Organized by Long Years Experienced Tour Guide and Operator Daniel Shewalem. in addition to this, we will give 2% of our Net Profit for Primary school construction in country side.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide
Exclusions: Lunch & Dinner include at the package, Accommudation include in the package
Reviewed By OlgaExplorer
Just in the end of a daunting 2020, we had an amazing tailor made tour with Daniel through the churches of Lalibela, the 2 clusters and Bete Yiorgis in the city and the further away older churches Bilbala Kirkos and Yemrehane Kristos (cave church). It was our second trip with Daniel and we wanted to focus on photographing priests. As a priest's son himself, Daniel knows all the priests of each church, all the nooks and crannies of the clusters and the best timings to see or avoid the mass and the crowds. Apart from the rock-hewn churches, expect a cultural trip as well to see and taste every Lalibela's secret. I have to say that Daniel is an excellent, experienced, flexible professional who understands his customers' needs and offers the most wholistic and inspiring experience.
3. Lalibela Culture Trekking
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a trip to the living places of the villagers on the highlands of 3800 metres in an area with many sacret sites and lots of old original culture
Inclusions: Food and camping equipment
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Reviewed By Yarin G
Thomas is the right guide to show you around Lalibela churches. He will take you to all hidden places and special viewpoint, sharing his knowledge and stories through the .tour As a photographer, Thomas took me documenting a special mass and ceremonies and that made my experience very special. I highly recommend Lalibela Culture Trekking with Thomas
4. 5 Day Adventure Discover South Omo with Degu Ethiopia
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
With Degu's tour you will see the incredible natural beauty of Ethiopia and what makes her people so special.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Most food and drink
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Reviewed By andreapP1943HQ
Degu has been and excellent and friendly guide, he answered our questions with passion and told us about the various aspects of the life of Hamer tribe. Thanks to him, we had the chance to see a funeral ceremony, which was very interesting. Highly recommended.
5. Full Day Tour in Lalibela
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
It is a history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending. Lalibela has one of the highest concentration of Churches of such architectural elegance and overall engineering sophistication in one spot. The 13 Churches in two complexes are said to represent a reproduction of Jerusalem. Their lighting systems, channels, water works, network of interconnected subterranean passageways and the sheer magnitude of the whole project are mind boggling.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion
Reviewed By Grip7791
I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.
6. 2 days Lalibela tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our tour is unique in that we deliver all with due regard to customer convenience and have a lot place as complimentary service to our prospective customers
Inclusions: Breakfast, Accommodation as per the program, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions: Any services which are not listed in the inclusion section.
Reviewed By kseniyak255
I recommend this company and its service to everybody who is going there. There are the best drivers and cars. Abreham is a very punctual man, good guide and he helps to decide all questions and shows everything you want to see in the capital and any place of this country.
7. Historical tours - in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
On this tour you will visit the most important cultural sites in the country, which will lead you to the ancient city of Aksum, where the real ark has been preserved for 3000 years Another highlight of the trip will be the 11 rock churches of laliebla. The former capital of Gonder with the Palaces of the Kings and the churches worth seeing is also part of the UNSCO World Cultural Heritage. Gonder is rightly considered the capital of the country's art culture. visit the eighth wonder of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Lalibela - meet Lucy at the National Museum - visit the birthplace of Ethiopian civilization, Axsum - visit the city of kings and queens: Gondar - take part in a coffee ceremony in an Ethiopian family
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Tipping, alcoholic beverages, visa, international flight ticket, personal issue
Reviewed By Michalt74
We had a wonderful day with Getnet's team in Debre Lebanos. They organised a trip for our entire group and everything worked just perfect. Excellent driver (driving through Ethiopia means something different than in Europe :)) and very knowledgeable guide. The price they offered was also competitive.
8. 16 Days Trip through Ethiopia Omo Lalibela Valley and Bahir Dar
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The trip is based on generating a genuine exchange with the local inhabitants of the country. We propose to stop being spectators to soak up Ethiopian cultures. During the trip we will seek to participate in ceremonies and festivities such as bull jumping and Timket. Learn and teach customs and form real bonds. Among the places we will visit are: the Elm Valley region, Tigray Axum Mekele Addis Ababa and Dallol. We will climb mountains, trek through rural villages, camp with tribes, enjoy the flora and fauna of lakes and savanna.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Accommodation (specified day by day), Coordinators speaks Spanish / English, Private transportation, FLIGHTS ADDIS ABABA - LALIBELA, Basic travel insurance Getaway Plus from AXA Assistance (cancellation not included)., Excursions mentioned., Tickets to parks, churches, archaeological sites, villages mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions: Sleeping bag, Airport/Departure Tax, Gratuities, VISA, international flights, Drinks at meals, Any service not indicated in the section includes
9. 6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Simien Mountain and Danakil are two different landscapes, simien mountains are part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They are a World Heritage Site and include the Simien Mountains National Park. The mountains consist of plateaus separated by valleys and rising to pinnacles. Where as danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, All Entrance fees and licenses as per the program., Accommodation and all meals throughout the tour., Bottles of water for the trip., Surface Transport expense with 4WD Land-cruiser including fuel expense and drivers allowance, Local guide service for the afar region as per the program., Cooking and camping equipment., Scout and police service in Afar Region as per the program., Camel and camel tires in Afar Region as per the program., All transport, English speaking Guide and Driver, Three domestic flights with Ethiopian Air Lines, Security
Exclusions: Lunch and dinner in Lalibela and Gondar., International flights, Any alcoholic drinks, Any videographer or camera fee needed, Laundry service, Any expense of Personal items like internet, fax and telephone., Services which are not mentioned in the above section
Reviewed By 290nataliiad
I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.
10. Walking tours
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4.9 based on 11 reviews
Roha Lalibela free walking tour is eager to offer top level service for our valued guests. We offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. As well as, we are flexible, friendly and funny with our guests and we know what the interests of tourists. we are incredibly passionate for our Job and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Guided tour
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