Private tour in Bahir dar Melese A

Lake Tana Monastery Tour

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Welcome to Ethiopia ! I have been working as a tour guide through out Ethiopia for over 8 years. I am very proud to offer you a top quality tours that are customized for a variety of interests In Northern Ethiopia, Addis abeba , Bahirdar , Gonder , Simen Mountains , Axum , Lalibela . Dedicated to providing a quality, eco-friendly and value for money holiday experience to Ethiopia. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and my personal service which has resulted in many independent travelers 5 star and 4 star reviews by former clients. As an eco tourist you can experience an undisturbed local culture through our cultural tour . The trip will introduce you to some of the fascinating and colorful ethnic people and their culture along with the rich wildlife and beautiful scenery of Ethiopia. We educate our local community and stakeholders about having a role and promoting conservation and raise their awareness on environmentals. We create local employment and use local products and services which help to reduce the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources. Respect local cultures; traditions; the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities, conserving their built and living cultural heritage. We encourage traditional values, and contribute to inter-cultural understanding and tolerance . I am enthusiastic and inquisitive - I enjoy meeting new people and sharing in cultural experiences. My aim is to make guided tours and walks relaxing , informative , fun , flexible, get closer to details and enjoy personal conversations geared directly to your interests. You stop being a tourist and become a guest. It's like having a friend to take you under their wing and show you what only the insiders know. As a proud Black African, I sometimes feel it is my responsibility to live in a way that shows the world an Africa that is not the case of hopelessness people often expect. To rise above history's injustice and build a future full of ambition, vitality and growth. Abandon self-defeat, and embrace positivity. Let me show you the real Ethiopian History , Culture , Landscape and Daily Life style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Short descriptions of the primary tourist Attractions of Ethiopia Lake Tana Lake Tana is the largest lake of Ethiopia and located at a distance of 560 km from Addis Ababa. As the outgoing river of the Lake is the Blue Nile, the Lake is considered the origin of the Blue Nile, one of the two main tributaries of the Upper Nile. Known to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, the lake has an long history of exposure to the ancient world, and from a very early age, it has been one of the centers of Christianity. The lake houses more than 20 churches and monasteries. Gondar For two centuries the walled royal enclosure, Fasil Ghebbi, in Gondar served as the capital of the Ethiopian Empire. Initiated by the Ethiopian emperor Fasilides around 1635 and expanded by his successors, Fasil Ghebbi, surrounded by a 900-m-long wall, contains Indian and Baroque style palaces, churches and monasteries, the likes unknown anywhere else in Sub-Saharan Africa Simien Mountains National Park North of Gondar lies the Simien Mountains National Park, with the fourth highest peak of Africa, with some of the most ragged escarpments of Ethiopia and becoming an increasingly popular destination for mountain trekking. The park is home to some extremely endangered animal that only occur in Ethiopia, like the Ethiopian Wolf and the Walia Ibex, a wild goat, the gelada baboon and the Lammergeier. * Certified and Licensed By Amhara Tourism and culture beuro . * Certificate : Bahir Dar University different level Of Tour Guiding ,Tour Operation , Customer handling , eco Tourism Diploma * Diploma : Information Technology Bahir Dar Blue Nile college * Diploma : Tour Guide and Tour Operations . we use accompany Local Guides In every destinations .

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Overview of your Bahir Dar tour

Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia, situated north of the beautiful town of Bahir Dar , is the source from where the famous Blue Nile starts its long journey to Khartoum, and on to the Mediterranean. The 37 mysterious islands that are scattered about the surface of the lake, give shelter to well hidden churches and monasteries of immense historical and cultural interest; decorated with beautiful paintings . Most of them are mysterious and solitude to provide peace and sanity for Ethiopian orthodox type of monastic life. They keep deeply impressing collections of religious and Emperors assets which reveal evidences of unique cultural achievements. The churches & monasteries with their icons, mural paintings, parchment manuscripts, scrolls, crosses and crowns including other bequests of Emperors are all representing cultural museums of early Ethiopian civilization. However, it should be noted that some of the religious houses are not open to women.

Your Bahir Dar tour itinerary

we spend full day exploring Lake Tana and its islands by boat. Wevisit the monastery of Ura Kidane Mihiret , Azwa Mariam, Betre Maream and Kebran gebriel . Ura Kidanemihiret is the best known of the monasteries and has an important collection of religious icons . Azwa Mariam is known for its paintings and we also have time to visit the small museum. Kebran Gebriel is the most sacred of the monasteries and unfortunately, only open to men and next we visit the head of the Nile searching for hippopotamus .

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Boat

Boat

What's included
Other: Boat, Fuel, Captain allowance Local Guide Service Scout (community fee) at Zege Peninsula Local Guide fee Port Fee
Private Guide
Tickets: all entrance fee , church
What's not included
Other: Accommodation Food and Drink Church entrance fee
Meeting location

Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Tour categories
Boat
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Art And Culture
Religious Sites
City Highlights
Tour reference number
39570
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Bahir Dar is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich historical and cultural heritage of Ethiopia. It's ideal for those who want to visit the hidden churches and monasteries on Lake Tana's islands, which are of immense historical and cultural interest. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for travellers with mobility concerns.

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