Neighboring Countries [ Sudan ]
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Ethiopia – Sudan Itineraries on this page enable you to explore Ethiopia and Sudan in combination. These two eastern Africa countries are rich in tourism destinations. Ethiopia is mainly known worldwide in Historical attractions, majestic maintains and scenic landscapes and untouched culture, especially in the southern regions of the country. Sudan is largely famous in desert safari. Climate: Sudan has tropical weather conditions (warm and humid) in the south, while in the deserts of the north; conditions are hot and dry for most of the year. Come to Action Tours with your favorite itinerary request and let us be your tour provider agent in Ethiopia and Sudan – our neighbor. |
Ethiopia – Sudan [ 17 Days ] |  | 
Program: Ethiopia – Sudan Tour Code: ATE1075 Duration: 16nights (17days) Transportation: Air and Land (4WD) Tour Starts: Addis Ababa Tour Ends: Khartoum
Day1: Arrival Morning. Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Air Port. Meet there with us and transfer to your hotel for check in and after breakfast; drive to the Entoto Mountain for a panoramic view of Addis, Entoto Museum and the old palace of MenelikII (at Entoto Mountain), the National Museum where you can discover different archaeological findings (including 3.18million years old skeleton of Lucy), Trinity Cathedral, Mausoleum of emperor MenelikII and finally Merkato – the largest open market in Africa. Overnight – at Ghion Hotel (4*) – Addis Day2: City Tour of Gondar After Breakfast; fly from Addis to Gondar and visit the 17th Century Emperor Fassiladas castles, the Swimming pool of the emperor, Palace of Empress Mintewab and the 17century church of Debre Birhan Sellassie (Light of Trinity. Overnight – hotel - Gondar Day3: Metema - Gedaref After Breakfast; drive to Metema, Sudan border and continue to Gedarf. Overnight – hotel Gedarf Day4: Gedarf - Khartoum Morning; drive from Gedarf to Khartoum via Wad Medani. Overnight – hotel - Khartoum Day5: Khartoum & Omdurman City tour of Khartoum and Omdurman. The tour includes: the National Museum, Suq (Market) of Omdurman, and finally; the confluence of the two Niles (Blue Nile & White Nile) in the evening. Overnight – hotel - Khartoum Day6. Naqa – Mussawarat – Meroe Drive from Khartoum to the ancient cultic centre of Nagaa/Naqa with the Meroitic temple of Amun, the Roman chapel and the lion temple, about 160 km and Proceed to Musawarat as-Sufra 20 km, an extensive temple area with rare elephant depictions. Afterwards continue to the small town of Shendi, 80 km, and onwards 30 km to Meroe. Visit the largest pyramid cemetery of the Nile valley – dozens of black pyramids rise from the desert sands. Overnight – tented camp - in front of the pyramids of Meroe. Day7. Meroe - Damer - Bayouda Desert- Deir Ghazali – Karima In the morning, a stroll and take photo of the Meroe pyramids. Then after breakfast; drive to El Damer 100 km from Meroe, crossing the Nile to Umm Tuyur on the west bank. Afterwards the route leads through the Bayouda desert for 400 km, Visit to the ancient monastery of Deir Ghazali, then drive to Nuri, 25 km. Visit the cemetery containing the pyramids of the 26th dynasty, among them that of Pharaoh Taharqa. At late afternoon; drive to Karima. Overnight – hotel – Karima Day8. The Necropolis of El-Kurru The subterranean tomb of King Tanwetamani is decorated in the classical pharaonic style. Drive 18 km to Jebel Barkal and visit the great temple of Amun of Napata, dating back to the 12th century B.C. The temple was the most important religious centre of Kush. Overnight – hotel – Karima Day9: Kerma Drive from Karima to Kerma (about 300 km). Overnight - at a Nubian house - Kerma Drive from Kerma, to the Upper Nubia. Visit the "Diffufa", large mud brick constructions slightly younger than the Giza pyramids, were probably tombs. Drive to the village of Kerma for provisions, then proceed to Messaida, 18 km, and visit an old Christian chapel. Drive north, through colorful Nubian villages to Delgo, 80km, cross the Nile, and then drive 70 km to Soleb. Overnight in the a Nubian house- Soleb Day11: Soleb – Sdeinga – Sai - Soleb Morning; visit the temple of Soleb, a Nubian copy of the temples of the Egyptian New Kingdom, with pillars reminiscent of Luxor temple and drive for Sdeinga, the temple dedicated to Queen Teje, the mother of Akhenaten. Then boat trip on the island of Sai, 40 km for the settlement ruins from old Nubian, Pharaonic and Christian times. Return back to Soleb and drive through the desert along the old Darb el-Arbain, the "Road of Forty" – for a camel caravan takes 40 days from Khartoum to Cairo on this road. Overnight in the house of a Nubian -- Soleb Day12 & Day13: Soleb – Sesebi – Sebu - Tumbus Turn back 50 km to Sesebi, a military outpost of pharaoh Akhenaten. Cross the Nile near Delgo and drive 30 km to the 3rd cataract. Photo stop at the rapids and drive 50 km to Tumbus, passing through prehistoric rock inscriptions near Sebu. Visit to hieroglyphic inscriptions and a recumbent statue of King Taharka in the granite quarries. 2Overnight - at a Nubian house - Tumbus Day14. Tumbus – Kawa - Old Dongola Drive from Tumbus to Kerma to buy provisions, and then drive 120 km to Kawa to see the sand-covered temple ruins. Then proceed to Old Dongola. Overnight -, tented camp - Old Dongola. Day15. Old Dongola – Wadi Milk Visit Old Dongola where it was once the Christian capital of the Nubian kingdom Makuria and later a major Islamic city. After Old Dongola; drive to the spectacular desert valley of Wadi Milk. Often one meets Bisharin Bedouin watering their camels at one of the wells. Overnight -, tented camp – Wadi Milk Day16. Wadi Milk - Khartoum After breakfast; take a walk around; then drive back to Khartoum. Arrive late in the afternoon. Overnight - hotel – Khartoum Day17: Departure Free time before mid – day and departure home/another trip (end of the trip) Notice: This itinerary can be amended to any other sightseeing direction up on your request. Action Tours – the right choice, a company of action to serve you better! |
