Fourth Congress of the Association of African Historians

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Kibran Tour Operators p.l.c presented three different options for the visit of historic route including Addis Ababa. And the programs are ready for change. Please contact the operators using the above address.

1/Historic route + Addis Ababa by air 7 days

Day 1 – Fly to Bahir Dar (07:00 AM)

Visit the Blue Nile Falls, known locally as the Tisisat Falls: 100 meters wide, the water plunges 45 meters, giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. In the afternoon, there are 37 islands on Lake Tana and 30 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest. We will visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret and Azoa Mariam. Overnigh in Tana Hotel.

DAY 2 – DRIVE TO GOMDER (180 km)

After driving for about three hours you reach Gonder. The city seems more European than African and also has Islamic influences. In the afternoon, we visit the palaces, residences and baths of Fasilidas; afterwards, we visit the Quskuam church and the church of Debre Berhan Selassie (Light of the Trinity), which is located at the summit of a hill and surrounded by fortified walls. The interior is decorated with beautiful frescos. Dinner and overnight stay are in a hotel with a splendid panoramic garden. Overnight Goha Hotel

DAY 3 – FLY TO LALIBELA

Lalibela is located at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level. The city contains 11 monolithic churches that were built in the twelfth century and are carved out of the pink granite rock. They have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Each church has a unique architectural style; all are superbly carved and most of them are decorated with well-preserved paintings. The entire city may be described as a sculpture dedicated to the glory of God. The day is spent visiting the first and the second groups of churches and the city itself. Overnight Roha Hotel

DAY 4 – FLY TO AXUM

The legends narrated in the Kebre Nagast (Book of Kings) recount how the city of Axum as early as the 10^th century B.C was already the city in which the Queen of Sheba resided. It is recounted that the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant to Axum and it remains there to this day, preserved in a sanctuary. Famous long before the time of Christ, Axum was the capital of the long Axumite reign, one of the oldest African empires and represented a crucial connecting-point between Africa and Asia for almost a thousand years. We visit the stelae: granite monoliths dating from pre-Christian times and decorated with symbolic engravings. In ancient times, there were seven stelae, now one of them is in Rome - Mussolini took it there during Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. There is also a visit to the church of Saint Mary of Zion. A chapel in the church is believed by many to contain The Ark of the Covenant. "The Guardian" who is the only person who is allowed into the chapel and the only person who may set eyes on it guards it. There is also a small museum here, which contains the crowns of Ethiopian kings and other treasures. Overnight in Remhai Hotel.

DAY 5 – FLY TO ADDIS ABABA

We spend the afternoon exploring Addis Ababa beginning with a visit to the National Museum, one of the most important sub- Saharan museums in all of Africa. The museum is home to the fossilized humanoid Lucy, as well as an amazing collection of artifacts, royal items and art. We then visit the Ethnological Museum, which was the former palace of Haile Selassie. We also take time in St. George Cathedral, built in 1896 by Emperor Menelik. Overnight Ghion Hotel

DAY 6 – FLY TO DIRE DAWA AND CONTINUE TO HARAR

Full day visit of Harar: markets, mosques, sultans' tombs, the house of French poet, Arthur Rimbaud, city walls, typical Adere houses, and more. In the evening watch the hyena man's show. Overnight in Ras Hotel.

DAY 7 – TAKE LATE AFTERNOON FLIGHT TO ADDIS ABABA

Drive to Dire Dawa and visit the market before the transfer to the airport. Arrive in Addis late afternoon. Before concluding the tour we invite you our special Farewell dinner in one of the traditional restaurant with traditional dance. End of the tour.

Our quotation for the above tour is:-

1.   Based on 100 pax on single room occupancy = 1150 US$ per person

Price included in our package is:-

1.   All hotel accommodations (3*) as mentioned in the program.

2.  Meals: FB as per as the program.

3.  The internal flights.

4.  All ground transpirations!!!

5.  Soft drinks and bottled water during meal and during the trip.

6.  Professional and well experienced English speaking local guide.  

7.  Boat trip on Lake Tana.

8.  Porter fees.

9.  All entrance fees according to the tour program.

10.    10 % service charge & 15 % government tax (VAT) are already included in our prices from our commission.

2/HISTORIC ROUTE + Addis Ababa BY CAR 12 DAYS

DAY 1 – DRIVE TO BAHIR DAR. Overnigh in Tana Hotel.

DAY 2 – SIGHT SEEING IN BAHIR DAR

Visit the Blue Nile Falls, known locally as the Tisisat Falls: 100 meters wide, the water plunges 45 meters, giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. In the afternoon, there are 37 islands on Lake Tana and 30 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest. We will visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret and Azoa Mariam. Overnigh in Tana Hotel.

DAY 3 – DRIVE TO GONDER AND SIGHT SEEING

After driving for about three hours you reach Gonder. The city seems more European than African and also has Islamic influences. In the afternoon, we visit the palaces, residences and baths of Fasilidas; afterwards, we visit the Quskuam church and the church of Debre Berhan Selassie (Light of the Trinity), which is located at the summit of a hill and surrounded by fortified walls. The interior is decorated with beautiful frescos. Dinner and overnight stay are in a hotel with a splendid panoramic garden. Overnight Goha Hotel

DAY 4 – DRIVE TO AXUM. Overnight in Remhai Hotel.

DAY 5 – AXUM, SIGHT SEEING

The legends narrated in the Kebre Nagast (Book of Kings) recount how the city of Axum as early as the 10^th century B.C was already the city in which the Queen of Sheba resided. It is recounted that the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant to Axum and it remains there to this day, preserved in a sanctuary. Famous long before the time of Christ, Axum was the capital of the long Axumite reign, one of the oldest African empires and represented a crucial connecting-point between Africa and Asia for almost a thousand years. We visit the stelae: granite monoliths dating from pre-Christian times and decorated with symbolic engravings. In ancient times, there were seven stelae, now one of them is in Rome - Mussolini took it there during Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. There is also a visit to the church of Saint Mary of Zion. A chapel in the church is believed by many to contain The Ark of the Covenant. "The Guardian" who is the only person who is allowed into the chapel and the only person who may set eyes on it guards it. There is also a small museum here, which contains the crowns of Ethiopian kings and other treasures. Overnight in Remhai Hotel.

DAY 6 – DRIVE TO MEKELE

Visit en route the moon temple of Yeha (5^th C.BC) and the rock churches of Tigray. Overnight in Axum Hotel.

DAY 7 – DRIVE TO LALIBELA. Overnight in Roha Hotel.

DAY 8 – LALIBELA, SIGHT SEEING

Lalibela is located at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level. The city contains 11 monolithic churches that were built in the twelfth century and are carved out of the pink granite rock. They have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Each church has a unique architectural style; all are superbly carved and most of them are decorated with well-preserved paintings. The entire city may be described as a sculpture dedicated to the glory of God. The day is spent visiting the first and the second groups of churches and the city itself. Overnight Roha Hotel

DAY 9 – DRIVE TO COMBOLCHA. Overnight Tekle and Meron Hotel

DAY 10 – DRIVE TO AWASH

420km drive visiting on the way The Afar people and the famous Bati market. Overnight Genet Hotel

DAY 11 – DRIVE TO HARAR AND SIGHT SEEING.

Half day visit of Harar: sultans' tombs, the house of French poet, Arthur Rimbaud, city walls, typical Adere houses, and more. In the evening watch the hyena man's show. Overnight in Ras Hotel.

DAY 12 – DRIVE BACK TO ADDIS ABABA

Drive from Harar to Addis through the wonderful scenery of the Amhar Mountains. Before concluding the tour we invite you our special Farewell dinner in one of the traditional restaurant with traditional dance. End of the tour.

Our quotation for the above tour is:-

1. Based on 100 pax on single room occupancy = 925 US$ per person

Price included in our package is:-

1.        All hotel accommodations (3*) as mentioned in the program.

2.       Meals: FB as per as the program.

3.       All ground transpirations!!!

4.       Soft drinks and bottled water during meal and during the trip.

5.       Professional and well experienced English speaking local guide.  

6.       Boat trip on Lake Tana.

7.       Porter fees.

8.       All entrance fees according to the tour program.

9.       10 % service charge & 15 % government tax (VAT) are already included in our prices from our commission.

For the third option, about the detail of sight seeing refer the above two programs.

3/HISTORIC ROUTE BY CAR 9 DAYS WITH OUT AXUM

DAY 1 – DRIVE ADDIS TO BAHIRDAR. Overnight in Tana Hotel.

DAY 2 – SIGHT SEEING IN BAHIR DAR. Overnight in Tana Hotel.

DAY 3 – DRIVE TO GONDER AND SIGHT SEEING. Overnight in Goha Hotel.

DAY 4 – DRIVE TO LALIBELA VIA DEBRE TABOR. Overnight in Roha Hotel.

DAY 5 – SIGHT SEEING IN LALIBELA. Overnight in Roha Hotel.

DAY 6 – DRIVE TO COMBOLCHA. Overnight in Tekle Hotel.

DAY 7 – DRIVE TO AWASH. Overnight in Genet Hotel.

DAY 8 – DRIVE TO HARAR AND SIGHT SEEING. Overnight in Ras Hotel.

DAY 9 – DRIVE BACK TO ADDIS ABABA. Fare well dinner. End of the tour.

Our quotation for the above tour is:-

1.        Based on 100 pax on single room occupancy = 683 US$ per person

Price included in our package is:-

1.        All hotel accommodations (3*) as mentioned in the program.

2.       Meals: FB as per as the program.

3.       All ground transpirations!!!

4.       Soft drinks and bottled water during meal and during the trip.

5.       Professional and well experienced English speaking local guide.  

6.       Boat trip on Lake Tana.

7.       Porter fees.

8.       All entrance fees according to the tour program.

9.       10 % service charge & 15 % government tax (VAT) are already included in our prices from our commission.

For further information please contact Mohammed Nasir

Tour Operations Head

Kibran Tour Operators p.l.c
Tel: +251 11 6626214, 011626215
Fax: +251 11 6626216
E-mail. info@kibrantours.com
Web: http://www.kibrantours.com/

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