60 days in Africa & Asia Itinerary

Tourism in Lalibela, a small town nestled in Ethiopia's Lasta Mountains, prospers due to its fascinating cluster of rock-carved churches, dating back to the 12th century and boasting the status of a World Heritage Site.

Lalibela is known for historic sites, nature, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bilbala St. George Rock Hewn Church, view the masterpieces at The Fine Art Gallery, and make a trip to Yemrehana Krestos Church.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Lalibela online trip itinerary planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Lalibela is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Tel Aviv to Lalibela due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Gonder.

A former royal city, Gonder once served as the Ethiopian Empire's capital--it still boasts well-preserved remains of 17th-century castles and palaces that shed light on the opulent lifestyle of the bygone times.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Fasil Ghebbi, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Debre Berhan Selassie Church, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kuskuam Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Falasha Village, then get some fabulous bargains at Ploughshare Women Crafts Training Centre, then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Fasiladas Bath Timket.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Gonder trip planner.

Getting from Lalibela to Gonder by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Bahir Dar.

Palm trees and tropical gardens line the spacious avenues of Bahar Dar, a town nestled on the southern shore of the vast, glistening Lake Tana.

Bahir Dar is known for nature, historic sites, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Blue Nile Falls, take in the spiritual surroundings of Azwa Mariam Monastery, explore the activities along Lake Tana, and take in the exciting artwork at Lions Art Gallery.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Bahir Dar trip maker tool.

You can drive from Gonder to Bahir Dar in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. In August in Bahir Dar, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Addis Ababa.

A sprawling metropolis and home to millions of Ethiopians, Addis Ababa houses many international organizations, embassies, and commissions, making it a diplomatic, political, and economic hub of the country.

Addis Ababa is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, indulge in your favorite hot beverage with a coffee and tea tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Cathedral, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Addis Ababa trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Bahir Dar to Addis Ababa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Bahir Dar in August since evenings lows in Addis Ababa dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Port Sudan.

Port Sudan is a port city in eastern Sudan, and the capital of the state of Red Sea., it has 489,725 residents. Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Sanganeb National Park.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Port Sudan trip app.

You can fly from Addis Ababa to Port Sudan in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from East Africa Time (EAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Cairo.

More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairo: Giza (Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Giza, &more) and Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids & Imhotep Museum). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, get your game on at Escapers, get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili, and admire the striking features of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary).

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Cairo online day trip planner.

Fly from Port Sudan to Cairo in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Cairo can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tel Aviv.

Called the "White City" thanks to the color of its World Heritage-listed architectural landmarks, Tel Aviv serves as Israel's modern and cosmopolitan second city.

Venture out of the city with trips to Jerusalem (Rabinovich Park, Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, &more), The Arches Pool (in Ramla) and Church of St. John the Baptist (in Ein Kerem). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Jaffa Old City, take in nature's colorful creations at The Baha'i Gardens, explore the activities along Sea of Galilee, and take a leisurely stroll along Tayelet.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Tel Aviv tour builder website.

You can fly from Cairo to Tel Aviv in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Cairo in August, you will find days in Tel Aviv are a bit cooler (36°C), and nights are about the same (30°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.