Gonder city Tours

Gonder city Tours

This tailor-made Ethiopia holiday is a fascinating insight into this friendly and unique country. You’ll learn about its history, culture and religious life, see its dramatic architecture left behind by ancient civilizations, and explore its diverse landscapes.

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Stop At: Fasil Ghebbi, Gonder Ethiopia

Gondar City Sightseeing, Gondar was the first capital city of the Ethiopian Empire, which began in 1632 with the reign of Fasilidas. In Gondar, there are a dozen castles built by various emperors over the course of 236 years. The city seems more European than African and also has Islamic influences. In the morning visit Fasilidas' Palace, probably the most impressive of all the castles found in the area and the oldest one! We continue on to the bath of Fasiledes and Quskuam Church. In the afternoon we visit the Church Of Debre Berhan Selassie (Light of the Trinity). The interior of Debre Berhan Selassie is decorated with beautiful frescos, cherubs, and paintings. Debre Berhan Selassie is rumored to once have been the proposed final resting-place of the Ark of the Covenant and we will visit the colorful market of Gondar. Overnight in Hotel.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Gondar, Ethiopia, Gonder Ethiopia

Debrebrehan sillass

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fasiladas Bath Timket, Near Gonder, Gonder Ethiopia

gonder

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fasil Ghebbi, Gonder Ethiopia

 Tour the Royal Enclosure, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five castles built by a succession of Ethiopian kings beginning in the early 17th century.  Having survived several wars, including air raids during World War 2, the castles are a testament to the resilience of this once mighty empire.  Visit the church of Debre Birhan Selassie, famous for its religious art and especially its iconic ceiling depicting angels.

Duration: 2 hours