2 Days Visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall & City Tour

2 Days Visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall & City Tour

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About This Tour in Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar is a beautiful lakeside town, and often the first stop on the historic north circuit of Ethiopia. Most people spend a night or two at Bahir Dar, giving you enough time to soak up the city and enjoy the scenery. The most popular thing to do in Bahir Dar is the boat trip out on to Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake. Lake Tana is home to a number of islands, and on these islands sit ancient monasteries with incredible frescoes and wall paintings. Slightly outside of town is the Blue Nile Falls. Most impressive during the rainy season from June to September, the falls are the biggest on the Nile river system.

Why Visit Bahir Dar?

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Bahir Dar provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Bahir Dar

You can reach Bahir Dar, Ethiopia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Accommodation
  • English speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Personal tips

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure

Itinerary

2 Days Visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall and City Tour

A short flight north to Bahir Dar our... 8 hours

A short flight north to Bahir Dar our representative guide and Driver will pick you at bahir dar airport and transfer to hotel. Bahir Dar is a pleasant city located on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia. Since you will spend your whole day at the lake, it's recommended to take foods in your bag. Our guide will help you to show a good restaurant. Tana and its islands by boat. There are 37 islands on Lake Tana and 20 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest. We visit the monastery churches of Ura Kidane Mihiret, Azwa Mariam, Ura Kidanemihiret is the best known of the monasteries and has an important collection of religious icons from the 16thto 18th centuries A.D. Azwa Mariam is known for its paintings. around 4:00 am you will return to the city. Over night at Bahir dar.

Drive to Blue Nile Water fall and City Tour

After having your breakfast Drive to the Blue... 8 hours

After having your breakfast Drive to the Blue Nile Falls, which is known locally as Tissisat (smoking water) the water plunges for 45 m (148 ft.) giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows. We climb down to the base of the falls for an up-close look and then ascend the other side the round trip will take about 1hour of walking. Then we cross the Blue Nile by boat to return to the point of departure. you can have lunch at bahir dar after the trip and refresh yourself at the hotel for some time then will drive to the view point at haile selasea palace. Overnight at bahir dar. according to your flight schedules, we will drop you to bahir dar airport to catch your flight to addis.

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