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By Watch Ethiopia Tours And Travel
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Price is €1,025 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Witness the vibrant Timkat Festival in Gondar and Lalibela
    • Attend the blessing of the waters at Fasilides' Bath in Gondar
    • Explore the UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
    • Experience traditional chants, colourful umbrellas, and ceremonies
    • Enjoy authentic Ethiopian culture, history, and spiritual traditions

Activity location

    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | We will pick you at the Airport
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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4-Day, From Gondar: 4-Day Timkat Festival Tour with Lalibela in English

  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€1,024.88 x 1 Adult€1,024.88
Total
Price is €1,024.88

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Arrival in Gondar
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Fasilides' Bath
  • Inclusions
    Overnight in Lalibela
  • Inclusions
    Visit Bete Giyorgis
  • Inclusions
    Photography opportunities
  • Inclusions
    Transfer to airport for departure
  • Inclusions
    Witness Tabot procession
  • Inclusions
    Overnight in Gondar
  • Inclusions
    Blessing of the waters
  • Inclusions
    Traditional chants and ceremonies
  • Inclusions
    Visit Fasil Ghebbi
  • Inclusions
    Flight to Lalibela
  • Inclusions
    Explore rock-hewn churches
  • Inclusions
    Participate in Timkat celebrations
  • Exclusions
    Meal and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Bachelor & hen party groups, Pets, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments
    • 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 Gondar – Timkat Eve (Ketera)

    Arrive in Gondar and visit the historic Fasilides' Bath. Witness the grand Tabot procession and evening festivities. Spend the night in Gondar.

    Day 2: Timkat Celebration in Gondar

    Attend the early morning blessing of the waters and experience traditional chants, colourful umbrellas, and religious ceremonies. Visit Fasil Ghebbi before spending the night in Gondar.

    Day 3: Fly to Lalibela – Timkat Festivities

    Take a morning flight to Lalibela and explore the UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches. Participate in Timkat celebrations among the ancient churches. Spend the night in Lalibela.

    Day 4: Lalibela Churches & Departure

    Visit famous churches, including Bete Giyorgis. Enjoy local culture and photography opportunities before transferring to the airport for departure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | We will pick you at the Airport
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia