Tana Qirqos is one of Lake Tana's more storied island monasteries, set farther from Bahir Dar than the quick Zege Peninsula stops. It is associated with deep Ethiopian Orthodox traditions and with legends that link the lake to Axum.
Reaching it usually means a longer boat trip, so it suits travellers who want a full day on the lake rather than a quick monastery sample. Check access rules before you go; some Lake Tana monasteries restrict entry.