Christian Pilgrimage Tour - Trail of Believers
Religion is a constant and central feature of Ethiopians society. In earlier times, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism were the three major religions that make up the major part of Ethiopians culture.
Regarded as the oldest religion on the African continent, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo church is known for its fascinating and most stunning manifestations of impressive annual festival celebrations. These festivals are attended by a crowd of indigenous pilgrims and foreign tourists. Christian Pilgrimage Sites with the celebration of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Church ecclesiastical festivals make this route special.
The Itinerary can easily be adjusted to meet the needs of our clients’ schedules, budget and special interests. Additionally special festivals and praying rituals conducted in each church and monastery will be considered to meet the dates of travel chosen by our esteemed customers.
Gallery
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival and sightseeing in Addis Abeba
Overnight: Addis
Day 2
Drive from Addis to DebreMarkos and en route visit DebreTsgie and the 12th centuary Debre Libanos Monasteries
Overnight: Debere Markos
Day 3
Drive from Debre Markos to Bahir Dar and visit the Blue Nile falls
Overnight: Bahir Dar
Day 4
Boat trip to the best and ancient Island Monasteries of Lake Tana
Overnight: Bahir Dar
Day 5
Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar and visit the Fasil Castel, Qusquam Maryam and DebreBirhan Selassie churches
Overnight: Gondar
Day 6
Drive from Gondar to Simien Mountains National Park. Tour the park.
Overnight: Simien Mountain
Day 7
Full day visit to the Simien mountain national park and overnight in Simien
Day 8
Morning trek in the Simien drive for lunch in Gondar and afternoon drive to Debre Tabor with a stop to visit Awramba village and the church of Debre Tabor Eyesus.
Overnight: Debre Tabor
Day 9
Drive from Debre Tabor to Bethelehem, en-route visit one of the biggest and historical Cattle market (only on Saturday), named Sally, stop to visit the hilltop Monastery of Zuraaba Tserha Aryam and The Wofewasha kidane Mihret Monastery hidden under the cave for centuuaries. After a visit and Picnic lunch in Bethlehem, the ancient university of Degua, make a Scenic drive to Lalibela.
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 10
Visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (attend church services and pray in the churches)
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 11
Excursion to Asheton Maryam Monastry and Yimrihanne Christos church
Overnight: Lalibela
Day 12
Drive from Lalibela to Dessie and en route visit the 13thCentury Hayk Estiphanos lakeside monastery as well the rock hewn church of Genete Maryam
Overnight: Desse
Day 13
Excursions to Gishen Maryam Monastery, the resting place for the fragment of the true cross upon which Christ was crucified
Overnight: Desse
Day 14
Drive from Desse to Addis Abeba and en route visit Debre Birhan Sellasie church
Overnight: Addis
Day 15
Excursions to Ziquala Abo or Adadi Maryam Monasteries and Departure.
Share This Page