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Meskel Festival
offered by supplier M14757 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
- 13
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 30
people
Destination(s):
Ethiopia
Specialty Categories:
Festival Tours
Archeology/History
Season: September - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 400 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 800 Euro (EUR)
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Day 1: Arrival and transfer
Arrival and be transferred to Hotel by the staff of Off-Road Ethiopia Tour. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Desse.
In the morning have a break fast and head to Desse. En route have visits to the Italian made Tunnel and the mouth of the Rift Valley system at a place called “Tarmaber”. Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Lalibela
Drive from Desse to Lalibela. En route visit the Hayq Lake and also the island monastery of Stephen. Overnight Hotel.
Day 4: Visit the Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
After breakfast visit the colorful celebration of Meskel festival, After lunch head exploring the UNESCO registered world wonders of the rock-hewn churches. Overnight Hotel.
Day 5: Drive to Mekelle
Head to Mekelle via the Sekota road. On the way visit the least visited but famous world-renowned Cave church of Yimrahane Kirstos. Overnight Hotel.
Day 6: Visit the rock-churches of Tigray
After break fast visit the near by famous rock churches of Petros and Paulos, Medhane Alem Adi Kasho and back to Mekelle for overnight stay. Overnight Hotel.
Day 7: Drive to Axum
Drive Mekelle- Axum. On the way visit the Yeha Temple, Debre Damo monastery, Abreha-Atsbeha rock church, Negash Mosque. Overnight Hotel.
Day 8: Visit Axum
In the morning have a visit to Axum’s St. Mary of Zion church, Stele of Axum and the tomb there and the Bath of Queen Sheba. After lunch head to the Palace of Sheba, the Tomb of King Kaleb and his son (6th century), stone inscription of king Ezana. Overnight Hotel.
Day 9: Drive to Semien Mountain National Park.
In the morning have break fast and drive to Sankaber via the scenic beauty of the Semien Mountains and also the Tekeze gorge where one can see incense trees. This is the site that is termed as the most wild and spectacular of all Ethiopian landscapes-The Roof of Africa. Observe the magnificent scenery, birds and game like an endemic Gelada Baboon. Overnight Camping.
Day 10: Drive from Semien Mountain National Park to Gondar
Drive from Semien Mountain National Park - Gondar. Along the road before getting to Gondar, visit the Felasha, Ethiopian Jew village and their hand made artifacts and attend the eve Epiphany celebration at the bathing pool of Gondar. Overnight Hotel.
Day 11: Gondar
Attend the colorful religious celebration of epiphany festival and also visit the 17th century castles of Gondar together with the bathing castle of King Fasilades. Have a visit to the colorfully decorated church of Debre-Brehan Selassie. Overnight Hotel.
Day 12: Drive to Bahir Dar
Drive back to Bahir Dar and make boat cruise on Lake Tana to explore the ancient medieval monasteries of Ura Kidanemheret. In the afternoon take lunch and proceed to the Blue-Nile falls. Overnight Hotel.
Day 13: Drive back to Addis Ababa and departure
In the morning start driving back to Addis Ababa. En route visit the 13th century historical monastery of Debre-Libanos. Up on arrival be taken to do shopping. In the evening have traditional traditionally Dinner and show and be transferred to airport for departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation
- All Surface transportation including transfers
- Half Board meal with soft drinks
- All entrance fees
- English speaking driver guide and local guides in all cities
- Boat trip On Lake Tana
- All government taxes
Price Excludes:
- International flight ticket while it is separately given
- Any airport tax
- Visa fee and departure taxes
- Camera or Video fee where inquired
- Any Alcoholic drinks
- Tipping and other personal expenses not mentioned in the including part
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Ethiopia
Festival Tours
Archeology/History
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