Ethiopian Timket Festival Tours – 3 Days
Day 1: Gondar – Addis Ababa
Take the morning flight to Gondar from Addis Ababa (1h 10min). After check in at the hotel, tour the famous castles of Gondar and Debre Berhan Selassie church famed for its colorful, Ethiopian church art.. After lunch, head to Medhane Alem Church to follow the procession of people taking the replica of the Ark of the covenant to Fasilides’ Bath. The Arks (or Tabots) from all the local Ethiopian Orthodox churches will also make their way to Fasilides’ Bath.
Day 2: Gondar Timket Holiday
The second day of the celebration is the official holiday of Timket. We will rise very early (as will most of the town) and go direct to Fasilides’ Bath for a 4.30 am start. The ceremony will be a mix of priests blessings, prayers and a ritual reenactment of Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan.
Around midday, the ceremony will conclude at Fasilides’ Bath and almost all the Arks (St Michael’s will remain behind) will be brought back, in a ceremonial procession, to their respective churches.
Day 3: Gondar ( St Michael’s Day) – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, return to Fasilides’ Bath to attend the celebration of St. Michael’s Day.
Late in the afternoon, fly back to Addis Ababa.
Price
- Starting from 450 USD
- Includes: Transportation, Meals, Accommodation, Entrance fees, Guide fees, non limited amount of mineral water.
- Excludes: Tips, Alcoholic drinks.
What is included:
- Meal plan Bed and Breakfast Meal Plan
- Transportation Domestic Flights including the following Sectors
- All Ground transportation for all attraction and trip to all destinations.
- Entrance fee
- All entrance fee in the site,Vilages. Fuel and driver allowance
- Guiding service Local English-speaking guide, and a knowledgably guide throughout the tour.
What is excluded:
- International air tickets,
- Any meal which is not mentioned in the included part
- Alcohol beverages,
- Tourist Insurance,
- Video filming and photography fees,
- Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc
- All not mentioned in the included part
