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9-Day Timkat Festival & Northern Historic Route
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9-Day Timkat Festival & Northern Historic Route

Addis Ababa · Bahir Dar & Lake Tana · Gondar · Simien Mountains · Lalibela9 Days / 8 Nights2–12 travelers peopleModerate5 (0 reviews)9 Photos

Tour Overview

Experience Ethiopia's most dazzling religious celebration: Timkat (Epiphany) at Fasilides' Bath in Gondar, combined with Lake Tana island monasteries, Simien Mountains Gelada baboons, and Lalibela rock churches.

Tour Highlights

Witness the sacred Tabot (Ark replica) procession escorted by priests in golden robes
Dawn blessing of holy water and mass joyful plunge at 17th-century Fasilides' Bath
Private boat cruise on Lake Tana to 14th-century Ura Kidane Mehret monastery
Simien Mountains escarpment day hike sitting among peaceful troops of Gelada baboons
Complete exploration of all 11 Lalibela monolithic rock-hewn churches and Bet Giyorgis
Sunset dinner at the architecturally stunning cliffside Ben Abeba restaurant

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Addis Ababa Arrival & City Heritage Tour (2,355m)

Arrive at Bole International Airport (2,355m). Meet your Find Ethiopia Tours festival expedition director and transfer to your hotel. Begin your journey at the National Museum of Ethiopia to view the 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil 'Lucy' (Dinknesh) and ancient Aksumite crowns. Ascend Mount Entoto (3,200m) for panoramic views over the eucalyptus-covered capital. In the evening, gather for a festive welcome dinner with traditional music and a clay-pot coffee ceremony.

Bole Airport transferNational Museum (Lucy)Mount Entoto viewpointTraditional welcome dinner & coffee ceremony
Stay: Hyatt Regency or Capital Hotel, Addis AbabaMeals: Dinner

What's Included

Included

  • All internal transfers and ground transportation
  • Accommodation throughout the tour
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees and permits
  • Airport transfers
  • Daily breakfast

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Addis Ababa
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Visa fees (Ethiopian e-visa: ~$82 USD)
  • Personal spending and tips
Starting from
$2,350
per person based on 2 travelers (all internal flights included)
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Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size2–12 travelers people
DifficultyModerate
RegionNorthern Ethiopia

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