Bahirdar Tour ETHH02

Bahirdar Tour ETHH02

Overview

BahirDar means “By the Sea” and is located on the southern shores of beautiful LakeTana, Ethiopia’s largest lake and reservoir for the famous Blue Nile River.Wide boulevards lined with palm trees and a temperate climate makes it apopular holiday destination. Cruise on the Lake to view hippos or endemic birdsand visit Ethiopian Orthodox monasteries, found on some 20 of Lake Tana’s 37islands - some dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Bahar Dar’s otherattraction is the Blue Nile Falls; hiking through beautiful scenery andcrossing over the famous Portuguese bridge.

Activities
Activities

  Duration: 1hr 5mints  In the morning fly to Bahir Dar, upon arrival meet and assist by ET-Holidays representative. In the morning you will take a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th c. Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret which is the most famous of the Zege peninsula monasteries (beautiful mural paintings, religious books, processional crosses, and sacred artefacts). Afternoon, drive 35km to the small village of Tis Abay to visit Blue Nile Falls, along the way enjoy the local lifestyle and typical countryside of Ethiopia. Upon arrival hike through the beautiful scenery and cross over Portuguese bridge to the waterfall. Enjoy the fall and on the way back you will cross by boat the legendary Blue Nile River which joins the White Nile at Khartoum (Sudan). Note that the volume of the water could be minimal depending on the season. Meal: Breakfast  Overnight: 4-star Hotel  

 

Duration: 1hr 5mints  Fly back Addis Ababa. Spend free day on your own until your international flight.  Meal: Breakfast 
What’s Included
  • 1 Night hotel cost on Twin/Double room, and Bed & Breakfast basis
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • English speaking local guide
  • Boat trip on Lake Tana
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • Payment for scout/ranger
  • One litre of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what is included section
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation                                                                    Penalty

More than 30 days before arrival                                              No fees

Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival               25% of the total value

Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival               50% of the total value

Less than 07 days before the date of arrival                            100% of the total value

Special Note
Important Note

Hotel booking for the below festival period will be treated as special case (MESKEL FESTIVAL from Sep.24 to 30, EPIPHANY FESTIVAL from Jan.16 to 23 & either in late January or early February (the summit date is moving), during AU SUMMIT 

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Highlights
Tour Name Bahirdar Tour ETHH02
Sales Validity Start 01 January 2026
Sales Validity End 30 June 2026
Duration 2 day(s)
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 USD 597
2 USD 557
3 to 4
USD 527
5 to 6
USD 469
7 to 8
USD 433
9 to 10
USD 410
11 to 14
USD 387
15 to 20
USD 352