Addis Ababa: 9-Day Christmas and Epiphany Tour
ID: GYG1070619-1644498
Categorie:
Land: Ethiopië
Duur:
9 dagen
Beschrijving
Celebrate Christmas in Lalibela and the Timket festival in Gondar on a 9-day tour of Ethiopia. Visit the Simien Mountains, the Blue Nile Falls, and the island monasteries of Lake Tana.
Day 1 — Arrival in Addis Ababa
• Airport pickup included
• Welcome coffee ceremony
• Optional: City tour (Entoto, Merkato, museums)
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Day 2 — Fly to Bahir Dar & Lake Tana Monasteries
• Boat trip to Ura Kidane Mihret & Azwa Mariam
• Sunset over Lake Tana
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Day 3 — Blue Nile Falls & Awra Amba Village
• Visit Tis Issat Falls
• Cultural experience at Awra Amba Village
• Drive to Gondar
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Day 4 — Gondar Castles & Fasil Bath
• Royal Enclosure
• Debre Birhan Selassie Church (famous angel ceiling)
• Optional: Evening cultural music & dinner
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Day 5 — Simien Mountains National Park
• Drive to the Simien Mountains
• Panoramic viewpoints
• Nature walk with gelada baboons
• Overnight in the park or Gondar (your choice)
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Day 6 — Fly to Lalibela (UNESCO Rock Churches)
• Visit the 1st group of rock-hewn churches
• Optional: Night church service if close to Genna or Timkat
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Day 7 — Lalibela: Second Group of Churches
• Explore the 2nd group of churches, including St. George (Bete Giyorgis)
• Optional village visit: Honey wine, coffee ceremony, local cooking
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Day 8 — Festival Day (Genna or Timkat Experience)
(Only during holiday season — otherwise a free cultural day)
• Join the Christmas game of Genna or the Timkat (Epiphany) procession
• Witness priests, drums, chants, and traditional clothing
• Afternoon relaxation or optional hiking
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Day 9 — Fly Back to Addis Ababa & Departure
• Enjoy a farewell coffee
• Airport drop-off included
Hoogtepunten
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant Timket festival in Gondar
- Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Discover the historic Fasil Ghebbi Castle Complex in Gondar
- Witness the stunning landscapes of the Simien Mountains National Park
- Visit the Blue Nile Falls and the island monasteries of Lake Tana
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The tour involves some walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Weather can vary, so bring appropriate clothing.
Ensure your camera is charged for capturing the beautiful landscapes.
Stay hydrated and use sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Please wait in your hotel lobby for your driver guide your guide will contact you on WhatsApp
INCLUDED
- 9-day guided tour of Ethiopia
- Christmas celebration in Lalibela
- Timket festival in Gondar
- Visit to Simien Mountains
- Visit to Blue Nile Falls
- Visit to Lake Tana monasteries
- Accommodation
- Transportation between locations
- Entrance fees to attractions
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
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Annuleringen
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