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ETHIOPIAN TREASURES
AXUM Axum was an important trading nation in the northern Africa. It was deeply involved in the trade network between India and the Mediterranean. It grew from the ‘’Proto- Axsumite period ca. 4th century BC. It was also believed to be an important market place for ivory. The sea routes around the horn of Arabia and the Indian sub-continent were Akxum's specialty for nearly a millennium. It is also the alleged resting place of the Ark of the Covenant and the purported home of the Queen of Sheba.
LALIBELLA Lalibella, in the north, is one of Ethiopia's holiy cities (2^nd after Axum). Lalibella is famous for its monolitic churches, carved from the living rock which play an important part of the history of rock-cut-architecture. Lalibella is today the center of pilgrimage for most of the country. The first European to see these churches was the Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã (1460 – 1526). In the late 12^th and early 13^th century) the current town of Lalibela was known as Roha.
GONDAR Gondar, also called „The Camelot of Africa“, due to the presence of a group of royal castles, was once the old imperial capital and capital of the historic Begemder Province. It is located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, Gondar is north of Tana Lake on the Lesser Angereb River and southwest of the Simien Mountains. The city's elvation above the sea level is 2133 meters. The modern city of Gondar is popular as a tourist attraction for its many picturesque ruins in the Royal Enclosure, from which the Emperors once reigned.
BAHIR DAR Bahir Dar was in 2002 awarded as UNESCO Cities for Peace Prize, for managing to address challenges of rapid urbanization. Bhir Dar is one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia, with a variety of attractions in the nearby Lake Tana and Blue Nile river, and is considered as one of the most beautiful, well planned and safest cities after many standards. The city is known for its wide avenues lined with palm trees and a variety of colorful flowers. Bahir Dar 's origins date to at least the 16^th or 17^th century.
HARRAR Harrar, was founded between the 7^th and 11^th century, and is included in UNESCO considered as „the 4^th holy city of Islam; with 82 mosques, where 3 of them date from the 10^th century, and 102 shrines. Harrar is today the capital of the modern Harari ethno-political division of Ethiopia. The city is located on a hilltop, elevation 1885 meters, in the eastern extension of the Ethiopian highlands. Harar has for centuries been a major commercial centre, with trade routes to the rest of Ethiopia, Horn of Africa, Arabian Peninsula, and the outside world. Harar is also famous for its distinctive, natural (organic) processed coffees.
SOF OMAR Sof Omar Cave, the longest cave in Ethiopia; ranks as the 306th longest in the World. Situated in the Bale province in south-east Ethiopia, through which the Weyib River flows. Long, a religious centre, is sacred both to local traditional religions and to Islam. Sof Omar Cave is formed along a network of joints: one set runs from north to south and the other from east to west, with zig-zag of passages which run in a southeasterly direction. Sof Omar has 42 entrances, but only 4 are useful for gaining entrance.
LAKE TANA Lake Tana, in Amhara Region, the north west of Ethiopia, is the largest lake in Ethiopia is the source of the Blue Nile. 84 km long, 66 km wide, with max. depth of 15 meters, elevation 1,840 meters, Lake Tana is fed by the Reb, Lesser Abay, and Gumara Rivers. It has been regulated since the construction of the control weir where the lake discharges into the Blue Nile, which regulates the flow to the Tis Abbai falls and hydro-power station. There are a number of islands in the lake (today 37), of which 8 are believed to have had monestries or churches. The monasteries rest on earlier religious sites. Remains of ancient Ethiopian emperors and treasures of the Ethiopian Church are kept in the isolated island monasteries

FERES MEDA TOURS' PROGRAMS
Historic by Air, 10 days, 9 nights
Guided tour to the Historic route of Ethiopia by Air Sightseeing: This northern historic route and harar trip is a trip to the “historic pilgrimage’. Among the 9 world heritage sites in Ethiopia, registered by UNESCO, 5 of them are worth to be visited in this route. Lalibela Rock hewn churches, the 17th century Gonderian castles, the single standing stlea of Axum, the simen Mountain national park and the walled City of Harar are acknowledged by UNESCO as a world heritage. Ethiopia is also stand at the first step in Africa for its 9 World heritage sites. Historic by Air, Itinerary >
Historic by Surface 12 days, 11 nights
Tour: Guided tour to the Historic route of Ethiopia with Harrar Sightseeing: This northern historic route and harar trip is a trip to the “historic pilgrimage’. Among the 9 world heritage sites in Ethiopia, which registered by UNESCO, 5 of them are worth to be visited in this route. Lalibela Rock hewn churches, the 17th century Gonderian castles, the single standing stele of Axum, the Simen Mountain national park and the walled City of Harar are acknowledged by UNESCO as a world heritage. Ethiopia is also stand at the first step in Africa for its 9 World heritage sites. Historic by Surface, Itinerary >
Trekking in Simen Mountains National Park 10 days, 9 nights
Tour: Trekking to the Simen Mountains National park Duration: 10 days / 9 nights 3 nights Hotel and 6 days Camping Climbing Ras Dashen: 4620MASL Trekking, Itinerary >
South Short: Guided tour to the Omo valley (South) 10 days, 9 nights
Sightseeing: Culture and life style of many tribes, Nature and History Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Transportation: 2010 Model Toyota land cruisers Number of pax 6-15+1 Accommodations: 4 hotel in Addis, Best Hotels and lodges in other destinations* Guided Tour to the Omo Valley South, Itinerary >
*South long ~ Guided tour to the Omo valley (South) 12 days, 11 nights*
Sightseeing: Culture and life style of many tribes, Nature and History Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights Transportation: 2010 Model Toyota land cruisers Number of pax 2- 15+1 pax Accommodations: 4 hotel in Addis, Best Hotels and lodges in other destinations.* South long ~ Guided tour to the Omo Valley, Itinerary >
Combination by Air and Surface
Guided tour: Historic route and southern part of Ethiopia 14 days, 13 nights
Sightseeing: This northern historic route trip is a trip to the “historic pilgrimage’. Among the 7 world heritage sites in Ethiopia, which registered by UNESCO, 3 of them are worth to be visited in this route. Lalibela Rock churches, the 17th century Gonderian castles, single standing stlea of Axum are acknowledged by UNESCO as a world heritage. Ethiopia is also stand at the first step in Africa for its 7 World heritage sites. The southern part is place where you can learn about many ethnic groups of Ethiopia their unique culture and way of life .This area is also rich in natural attractions, landscape, lakes and wildlife. Guided Historic Route and Souther part of Ethiopia, Itinerary >
Combination long by surface Combine the Historic surface and south long / short Afar, Option 1 and 2
Combination long by surface Combine the Historic surface and south long /short Afar, Option 1 and 2, Itineraries >

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Capital Crusaides ~ City Tours * Cultural Enrichment ~ Cultural Tours * The Essence ~ Past & Present

AXUM

Axum was an important trading nation in the northern Africa. It was deeply involved in the trade network between India and the Mediterranean.

It grew from the ‘’Proto- Axsumite period ca. 4th century BC. It was also believed to be an important market place for ivory.

The sea routes around the horn of Arabia and the Indian sub-continent were Akxum's specialty for nearly a millennium. It is also the alleged resting place of the Ark of the Covenant and the purported home of the Queen of Sheba.

LALIBELLA

Lalibella, in the north, is one of Ethiopia's holiy cities (2nd after Axum). Lalibella is famous for its monolitic churches, carved from the living rock which play an important part of the history of rock-cut-architecture.

Lalibella is today the center of pilgrimage for most of the country. The first European to see these churches was the Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã (1460 – 1526). In the late 12th and early 13th century) the current town of Lalibela was known as Roha.

GONDAR

The modern city of Gondar is popular as a tourist attraction for its many picturesque ruins in the Royal Enclosure, from which the Emperors once reigned.

BAHIR DAR

Bahir Dar was in 2002 awarded as UNESCO Cities for Peace Prize, for managing to address challenges of rapid urbanization.

HARRAR

Harrar, was founded between the 7th and 11th century, and is included in UNESCO considered as „the 4th holy city of Islam; with 82 mosques, where 3 of them date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines.

SOF OMAR

Sof Omar Cave, the longest cave in Ethiopia; ranks as the 306th longest in the World. Situated in the Bale province in south-east Ethiopia, through which the Weyib River flows.

Long, a religious centre, is sacred both to local traditional religions and to Islam.

Sof Omar Cave is formed along a network of joints: one set runs from north to south and the other from east to west, with zig-zag of passages which run in a southeasterly direction.

Sof Omar has 42 entrances, but only 4 are useful for gaining entrance.

LAKE TANA

There are a number of islands in the lake (today 37), of which 8 are believed to have had monestries or churches. The monasteries rest on earlier religious sites. Remains of ancient Ethiopian emperors and treasures of the Ethiopian Church are kept in the isolated island monasteries

Guided tour to the Historic route of Ethiopia by Air

Sightseeing: This northern historic route and harar trip is a trip to the “historic pilgrimage’.

Tour: Guided tour to the Historic route of Ethiopia with Harrar

Sightseeing: This northern historic route and harar trip is a trip to the “historic pilgrimage’.

Tour: Trekking to the Simen Mountains National park

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

3 nights Hotel and 6 days Camping

Climbing Ras Dashen: 4620MASL

Sightseeing: Culture and life style of many tribes, Nature and History

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Transportation: 2010 Model Toyota land cruisers

Number of pax 6-15+1

Accommodations: 4* hotel in Addis, Best Hotels and lodges in other destinations

Sightseeing: Culture and life style of many tribes, Nature and History

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights

Transportation: 2010 Model Toyota land cruisers

Number of pax 2- 15+1 pax

Accommodations: 4* hotel in Addis, Best Hotels and lodges in other destinations.

Combination by Air and Surface

Sightseeing: This northern historic route trip is a trip to the “historic pilgrimage’.

FERES MEDA TOURS

Contact: Mr Wondwossen Worku, 20594, P.O.B: 16915, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

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Lalibella, in the north, is one of Ethiopia's holiy cities (2^nd after Axum). Lalibella is famous for its monolitic churches, carved from the living rock which play an important part of the history of rock-cut-architecture.

Lalibella is today the center of pilgrimage for most of the country. The first European to see these churches was the Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã (1460 – 1526). In the late 12^th and early 13^th century) the current town of Lalibela was known as Roha.

Harrar, was founded between the 7^th and 11^th century, and is included in UNESCO considered as „the 4^th holy city of Islam; with 82 mosques, where 3 of them date from the 10^th century, and 102 shrines.

Accommodations: 4 hotel in Addis, Best Hotels and lodges in other destinations*

Accommodations: 4 hotel in Addis, Best Hotels and lodges in other destinations.*