Pay a visit to this former capital city of the Gojjam province - 1 day

Pay a visit to this former capital city of the Gojjam province - 1 day

start and end in Bahir Dar. Full day city tour includes Transport, Explore city view at Bezawit or Dibankie Medihanialem hills,Visit historical church, Monuments, Shopping and visit bahir Dar market, Visit Charity center and more.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lake Tana, Ground floor from Blue Nile Hotel, Bahir Dar 1000 Ethiopia

our Overview

Bahir Dar lies on the southern edge of Lake Tana. The historical foundation of Bahir Dar City is associated with the establishment of Kidane Miheret Church on the present site of St. Giorgis Church in the 14th century. Beginning from that time as a rural village onwards, it has developed into one of the current largest city of the country.
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Traditional Church School: After introducing Christianity into Ethiopia in the 4th c AD, traditional church school has been opened in many areas of the country. The school has become the main center of education consequently has acted today as a guardian and preserver of the traditional Ethiopian culture.
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The Open-air Market: The open-air market is the other fascinating site in Bahir Dar. As with so many large Ethiopian towns, the juxtaposition between urban modernity and rural traditionalism is a striking feature of Bahir Dar, no more so than in the bustling daily central market which ranks as one of the finest in the country.
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Bezawit Hill Top and the Nile Outlet: Bezawit hilltop is located 7 km on the eastern outskirts of the town of Bahir Dar. The site offers a spectacular view of the surrounding, the town of Bahir Dar, the islands of Lake Tana monasteries and the Blue Nile outlet. In the area, there is a palace of Emperor Haile Selassie I (1930-1974) built in the 1960's. The wider river in the area provides an ideal condition for hippopotamus from the foothill of Bezawit into the deep water of the Blue Nile River.
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Amhara People's Martyrs Memorial Monument: This monument established is located in Bahir Dar city near the outlet of the Blue Nile River. But what makes the site unique is that the museum contains the photograph of martyrs and their history, the art gallery, the amphitheater and the library. Moreover, its proximity to the Blue Nile River together with its attractive garden makes the area unforgettable.
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Charity Centers in Bahir Dar: There are many charity centers in Bahir Dar. Grace Center is much more convenient for visitors; one of the leading charity centers in Bahir Dar followed by the SOS children village.

Full Day City Tour Itinerary in Bahir dar
• Meet the Ethiopian tour guide at the lobby of your hotel and get detail information about the tour program.
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Visit Ethiopian Orthodox Church School at St. George Cathedral and museum.
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Explore the open-air market, the Amhara People's Martyrs Memorial Monument, souvenir shops and traditional lazer makers in Bata church and charity centers.
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Finish the tour at your hotel.

Duration: 6 hours