Discover the rich and diverse flavors of Ethiopia on this 8-day culinary journey. Taste traditional dishes, explore local markets, visit coffee farms, and experience the country’s unique cooking traditions, from injera and wot to freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee. This tour combines food, culture, and heritage for an immersive culinary experience.
Tour Highlights
Explore Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, and Lalibela through a culinary lens.
Participate in cooking classes and coffee ceremonies.
Taste regional specialties like doro wot, kitfo, tibs, injera, tej, and tella.
Visit local farms, markets, and breweries.
Combine food experiences with cultural and historical sightseeing.
Itinerary
Arrive at Bole International Airport and transfer to hotel.
Welcome dinner featuring traditional Ethiopian dishes such as doro wot and kitfo.
Overnight: Addis Ababa
Guided tour of Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market, exploring spices, grains, and street foods.
Participate in a cooking class to learn traditional Ethiopian recipes.
Evening: sample local coffee ceremony
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Overnight: Addis Ababa
Morning flight to Bahir Dar.
Afternoon visit to Lake Tana monasteries, followed by dinner at a local riverside restaurant.
Overnight: Bahir Dar
Visit local farms and learn about traditional ingredients used in Ethiopian cuisine.
Optional boat trip to Lake Tana islands with tasting of local dishes prepared by monks.
Overnight: Bahir Dar
Scenic drive to Gondar through rural villages.
Stop in local towns to taste traditional snacks and street food.
Afternoon visit to Fasil Ghebbi (Royal Enclosure) and local market.
Overnight: Gondar
Participate in a cooking workshop at a local home or community center.
Explore traditional breweries producing tella (local beer) and tej (honey wine).
Evening dinner featuring regional specialties.
Overnight: Gondar
Morning flight to Lalibela.
Afternoon tour of rock-hewn churches and taste Lalibela's local cuisine, including injera with local stews.
Optional interaction with local chefs or artisans.
Overnight: Lalibela
Morning: explore Lalibela markets for local spices and ingredients.
Transfer to Lalibela airport for onward flight to Addis Ababa and international departure.