Rondreis Addis Ababa - Weekend Trip Gondar

Day 1: Flight to Gondar

Depending on your wishes, you will fly to Gondar, the 17th century village in the North of Ethiopia.

Day 2 - Fasilides' Gondar

We take the full morning to learn about the Kings and Emperors of Ethiopia and discover all the best of World Heritage Site Gondar. During a guided tour, we visit some of the oldest and most impressive buildings dating back to the 17th century and Fasilides’ time; the Royal Enclosure, a 70,000 sq/m compound contains the remains of several royal buildings; Fasilides’ castle, Iyasu’s palace, Dawit’s Hall, a banqueting hall, stables, Empress Mentewab’s castle, a chancellery, library and three churches. Near the city lies Fasilides’ ancient bathhouse, home to an annual ceremony where it is blessed and then opened for bathing, and finally Debre Berhan Selassie church, said to be one of the most beautiful and well-preserved in the country. Then we drive to Simien Mountains.

Day 3: Relax en flight to Addis Ababa

Today we head back to Addis Ababa by plane. Depending on your flight schedule, you could shop in Gondar. The airport shuttle will pick you up and bring you to the airport.

Customized tour through Ethiopia

Be inspired by this complete tour through Ethiopia, an ideal example to compile your ideal trip! It's possible to change, add or remove parts of the journey. Request a customized tour and let us konw your preferences and your available time. Feel free to contact us and we can discuss your trip together!

Covid-19 safety measures during this trip

This trip is recommended by Yared Tour as a covid-19 safe travel experience in Ethiopia. This means that different aspects of the trip have been carefully considered in terms of physical distancing and hygiene standards. Ethiopia is a vast country and the rural areas in particular are sparsely populated.



During this trip you can expect:

• Face masks provided for travellers

• Careful selection of accommodation providers with high hygiene standards

• Driver/guide trained in health and safety, first aid and covid-19 protocols

• Vehicles regularly sanitized

• Social distancing encouraged throughout the trip

• Hand sanitiser provided for travellers and driver/guides

• Temperature checks for travellers upon start of tour