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Things to do in Bahir Dar

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Top 18 things to do in Bahir Dar

  1. 8 Days Historical Sightseeing Tour, Bahir Dar01

    1. 8 Days Historical Sightseeing Tour

    8 daysFrom₹2,13,682/ person
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    Day 1- Arrive In Addis Ababa Our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your Hotel. Day 2 -Fly From Addis To Bahirdar You will have a boat trip to the Monasteries. After lunch drive out to and visit Blue Nile falls. Overnight in Blue Nile Resort Day 3 -Bahirdar To Gondar After breakfast continue to Gondar. Day 4 -Fly From Gondar To Lalibela You will visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River. Day 5- Visit Lalibela After breakfast, have an excursion trip to the cave-built up church of Ne’akuto Le’ab. Day 6 - Fly From Lalibela To Axum Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel before venturing out to the Northern Stelae field to see the 4th century obelisks that lend the region its name. Day 7 -Axum – Hawzien In the morning you will drive to Hawzien and on the way you will visit Yeha temple. Day 8 - Hawzien – Mekele- Addis Ababa You will visit Abuna Yemata Guh

  2. Full day tour in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar02

    2. Full day tour in Bahir Dar

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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.

  3. The Best Of Bahir Dar Walking Tour, Bahir Dar03

    3. The Best Of Bahir Dar Walking Tour

    2 hoursFrom₹46,346/ person
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    Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Why is Bahir Dar one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia? Bahir Dar is ringed with outstanding, unique places to see and things to do. The scenic beauty of the majestic landscapes that make the city worth visiting. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. This bustling city is well maintained and clean with an amiable atmosphere and is famous for its historic monasteries, the Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Bahir Dar. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places

  4. Romantic Tour In Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar04

    4. Romantic Tour In Bahir Dar

    2 hoursFrom₹46,346/ person
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    An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. There are numerous fun and romantic things to do together that’s guaranteed to leave you feeling high on love and filled with bliss. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is so fascinating about "Amsal Mitike"? Why is it a popular spot for couples? What is the beautiful love story of Lomi and Totò during the colonial period? How did they fight for their love? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

  5. Bahir Dar Tours, Bahir Dar05

    5. Bahir Dar Tours

    5.0· 9 reviewsFrom₹17,483/ person
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    Day 1   . Bahir Dar  : After checking into our hotel, exploring Lake Tana and its islands by boat. There are 37 islands on Lake Tana and 30 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 16th to 18th centuries A.D. Azwa Mariam is known for its paintings and we also have time to visit the small museum. Day 2 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 walking. Than we cross the Blue Nile by boat to return to the point of departure. Overnight In hotel

  6. 10 Days North Historical Tour, Bahir Dar06

    6. 10 Days North Historical Tour

    5.0· 8 reviews10 daysFrom₹2,36,216/ person
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    Ethiopia's historic north is rich in cultural heritage. Visit the ancient centres of Axum, Gondar, the magnificent complex of Lalibela and the 17th century monasteries of Lake Tana. A visit to the lush panoramas of the Simien Mountains National Park reveals a natural beauty, rich with endemic mammal and birdlife.

  7. 2-Day private Tour in Bahir Dar and Blue Nile falls, Bahir Dar07

    7. 2-Day private Tour in Bahir Dar and Blue Nile falls

    5.0· 7 reviews2 daysFrom₹29,138/ person
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    Have a boat trip on Lake Tana. On lake Tana, There are 37 islands and 32 of them have churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest. We visit the monasteries of Ura Kidane Mihret, which is the most well known Andy has an important collection of religious icons from the 16th to 18th centuries A.D The next day morning we drive to Thebes Blue Nile Falls, which are known locally as Tissisat which means “Smoking waterfalls” The waterfalls are 100m (328ft) wide, and the water plunge down 45m giving rise to steam clouds and rainbows.

  8. 5 days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture, Bahir Dar08

    8. 5 days Exploring North Ethiopia's Rich History and Culture

    5.0· 6 reviews5 daysFrom₹1,16,457/ person
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    World Heritage–listed Harar is a place apart. With its 368 alleyways squeezed into just 1 sq km, it’s more reminiscent of Fez in Morocco than any other city in the Horn. Its countless mosques and shrines, animated markets, crumbling walls and charming people will make you feel as if you’ve floated right out of the 21st century. It’s the east’s most memorable sight and shouldn’t be missed. As if that wasn’t enough, there are many chances to get up close and personal with wild hyenas. It’s a rare traveller who doesn’t enjoy it here.

  9. 4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia, Bahir Dar09

    9. 4 Days Tour to North Part of Ethiopia

    5.0· 4 reviews4 daysFrom₹43,708/ person
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    Visit a range of natural, cultural attractions during this multi-day tours, semi-inclusive journey to northern Ethiopia's Historical route. Sleep comfortably hotel each night in pre-arranged accommodation and travel with door-to-door ground transfers. Highlights include a visit to the rock-cut churches of Lalibela and a boat cruise on Lake Tana also Blue Nile falls.

  10. Day Trip Bahir Dar, Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls Tours, Bahir Dar10

    10. Day Trip Bahir Dar, Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls Tours

    5.0· 4 reviews9 hoursFrom₹14,569/ person
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    Best of Bahir Dar in One Day tour offers a chance to experience the roaring falls of Blue Nile and lake tana churches and monasteries of considerable historical and cultural interest Blue Nile falls and Lake tana monasteries

  11. 2 Days Visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall & City Tour, Bahir Dar11

    11. 2 Days Visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Waterfall & City Tour

    5.0· 3 reviews2 daysFrom₹33,995/ person
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    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.

  12. Day trip in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar12

    12. Day trip in Bahir Dar

    5.0· 2 reviews6.5 hoursFrom₹77,703/ person
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    Bahir Dar is situated on Lake Tana, which is dotted with island monasteries some dating back to the 14th century. Its 30 odd islands represent today a unique natural habitat for plant life. The Blue Nile Falls are a waterfall on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. They are known as Tis Issat in Amharic when translated, means "smoking water" They are situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 kilometers downstream from the town of BahirDar and Lake Tana.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Bahir Dar is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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