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From Gondar: 4-Day Timkat Festival Tour with Lalibela

By Watch Ethiopia Tours And Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,010 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • 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
€1,010.16 x 1 Adult€1,010.16
Total
Price is €1,010.16

What's included, what's not

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