13 Days Historic Route incl. Epiphany
Timkat ( the main highlight of this tour) is a three-day affair and all the ceremonies are conducted with great pomp, occurs on the18th, 19th and 20th of January observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s Baptism in River Jordan. The celebration is accompanied by a special and overwhelming sacred dances by the clergy with their prayer sticks and sistera, the beating of drums, ringing of bells, and blowing of trumpets. The singing and Sacred dancing of priests and laity with their colourful dress will make you to feel as it is in paradise.
Addationally, the best known historic sites-Axum, Lalibela, Gonder and Bahir Dar make up the historic routes which are the extra highlights of this Itinerary.
The Itinerary can easily be adjusted to meet the needs of our clients’ schedules, budget, and special interests. However, time should be scheduled to be in Lalibela at least January 18 and 19 for Timket celebration.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Jan 16Arrival and Addis Ababa and city tour
Overnight: Addis
Day 2
Jan 17Drive from Addis to Desse, en route - if the day is Monday visit the beautiful market in Batie where the Afar, Oromo and Amhara tribes meet. If the day is Sunday visit the very entertaining and colorful Senbete market
Overnight: Desse
Day 3
Jan 18Drive from Desse to Lalibela en route stop for many beautiful scenery and visit St. Neakutolaab monastery before arriving in Lalibela
In the afternoon upon your arrival attend the eve of colorful Timiket (Ephiphany) festival in Lalibela
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 4
Jan 19Night and morning Attend the Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) Festival in Lalibela
After noon Visit part of the impressive rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (first Group) and
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 5
Jan 20Morning free and attend the Cana celebration which is as colorful as Timket and after noon Visit the rest of magnificent Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela and coffee ceremony
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 6
Jan 21Drive from Lalibela to Mekele, en route with many stops for the beautiful scenery and village visit
Overnight: Mekele
Day 7
Jan 22Drive from Mekele to Gherhtha and en route visit AbrahaWoAtsebeha church and relax around the lodge in Gherhaltha
Overnight: Gherhaltha
Day 8
Jan 23Morning free and drive to Axum via Adwa and after noon Visit the historical and archaeological sites in Axum
Overnight: Axum
Day 9
Jan 24Drive from Axum to Gondar crossing the Tekeze river and passing by the spectacular simien Mountains national park.
Overnight: Gondar
Day 10
Jan 25Visit the Fasiledes castle and Selassie church and drive to Bahir Dar
Overnight: Bahir Dar
Day 11
Jan 26Boat trip at Lake Tana and visit of Blue Nile falls
Overnight: Bahir Dar
Day 12
Jan 27Drive from Bahir Dar to Addis Abeba passing the spectacular Blue Nile Gorge
Overnight: Addis
Day 13
Jan 28Resting at the hotel, shopping, farewell and departure
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