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Addis Ababa: 9-Day Christmas and Epiphany Tour

By Landscape Ethiopia Tour and Travels
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,744 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

  • 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

Activity location

    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Please wait in your hotel lobby for your driver guide your guide will contact you on WhatsApp
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Addis Ababa: 9-Day Christmas and Epiphany Tour

  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€1,743.60 x 3 Adults€5,230.80
Total
Price is €5,230.80

What's included, what's not

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    9-day guided tour of Ethiopia
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    Christmas celebration in Lalibela
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    Timket festival in Gondar
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    Visit to Simien Mountains
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    Visit to Blue Nile Falls
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    Visit to Lake Tana monasteries
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    Accommodation
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    Transport between locations
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    Entrance fees to attractions
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    International flights
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    Travel insurance
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    Meals not specified in the itinerary
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    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

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

For solo travellers or 2-person private bookings, please contact me via WhatsApp for availability and arrangements:
+251 913 384 298

Location

Activity location

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    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Please wait in your hotel lobby for your driver guide your guide will contact you on WhatsApp
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia