Timket Festival Tour for Transit Passengers
ID: GYG1152806-1767929
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Experience the Timket Festival in Ethiopia, celebrating the baptism of Jesus. Witness rituals, enjoy a cultural dinner, and immerse yourself in this vibrant expression of faith.
Celebrate the Timket (Epiphany) Festival, one of Ethiopia's most important and colorful religious events. Commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, this festival is a vibrant expression of faith, unity, and tradition within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Begin your day by attending the main Timket morning celebration, which starts with pre-sunrise rituals, including the Kidane (Morning Prayer) and the Kidasse (the divine clergy). Witness the blessing and sprinkling of blessed water on the assembled congregation in commemoration of Christ’s baptism.
Spend the better part of the day before the procession breaks up by returning the Tabots (replica of the Ark of the Covenant) to the respected churches in the afternoon. After spending Timket Holiday with some spiritual activities, enjoy a farewell dinner at a colorful Ethiopian cultural restaurant with music and dance.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant Timket Festival, a colorful celebration
- Witness the blessing and sprinkling of water in commemoration of Christ
- Enjoy a farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant with music and dance
- Experience the procession as the Tabots are returned to the churches
- Benefit from a guide, transportation, and meals throughout the day
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Timket is celebrated annually on January 19 (or January 20 in a leap year).
The festival is a vibrant expression of faith, unity, and tradition within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
INCLUDED
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- All entrance fees
- English speaking Guide fees
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- One liter of mineral water per person per day
NOT INCLUDED
- Tipping & gratitude Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what's included section.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
