This is full day tour in and around Bahir Dar city. Bahir Dar is the capital of Amhara people regional state and one of the most beautiful cities in Ethiopia. This tour provides you a chance to catch up the ancient monasteries on Lake Tana and the blue nile fallsma waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning "great smoke". It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Other cost not offered in this program
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is full day tour in and around Bahir Dar city. Bahir Dar is the capital of Amhara people regional state and one of the most beautiful cities in Ethiopia. This tour provides you a chance to catch up the ancient monasteries on Lake Tana and the blue nile fallsma waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning "great smoke". It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Other cost not offered in this program
Itinerary
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Ura Kidane Mihret
Ura Kidane Mehret is a church of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, located on the Zege peninsula in Lake Tana. The convent was founded in the 14th century by the saint Betre Mariyam, although the present circular church dates from the 16th century.
2 hours
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Lake Tana
You will have a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit the island monasteries of Ura Kidane Miheret, and Azwa Mariam located on the peninsula of Zegue. The churches at this peninsula are a pleasant surprise, not only because of the paintings but also of the age of the buildings and the unique style of decorationsIn the afternoon, you will have an excursion to the Blue Nile Falls locally known as 'Tissat Falls'. It's take about 1 hr walk to reach the Fall and another 1hr to return back to the point of departure via the Portuguese bridge. You shall return back to the city for sunset.
4 hours
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Blue Nile Falls
The Blue Nile Falls is a waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning “smoking water”. It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 km downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.
