Meskel-Finding of True Cross
Duration
6 Nights / 7 Days
Transport
Flight & Drive
Tour Code
ETI – 001
Meskel “the finding of the true cross”
Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) is the celebration of the finding of remnants of the actual cross on which Jesus was crucified. The word “Meskel” means “cross” in Amharic. It is celebrated on September 26th and 27th in a leap year at Meskel square in the capital Addis Ababa and across the country. Open- air bonfire is among the many attractive features of the holiday. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Ethiopia and is registered as a heritage with UNESCO.
The Finding of the True Cross (Meskel
Tour Code: 001
Duration: 6Nights / 7 Days
Transportation: Flight and Drive
Sept 22| Arrival in Addis Bole Airport + Full day in Addis(B/L/D)
- Meet and great with our tour representative
- Addis City tour
- Overnight Hotel
Sept 23| Full day Addis Ababa City tour (B/L/D)
- Morning breakfast
- Full day Addis Ababa City tour
- Overnight Hotel
Sept 24| Fly to Lalibela (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Lalibela’s rock churches
- Overnight at Lalibela
Sept 25| Full day in Lalibela (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion to Yimrehane Kirstos and Asheton Mariam
- Overnight Hotel
Sept 26| Fly back to Addis and attend Meskel Festival (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport and fly back to Addis
- After check-in to the hotel celebrate Meskel Festival
- Overnight Hotel
Sept 27| Fly to Axum (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Axum Tsion church where the Ark of the Covenant kept.
- Overnight Hotel
Sept 28| Fly back to Addis & Cultural Shopping and Dinner and Departure (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Fly back to Addis
- Cultural shopping and dinner
- Transfer to the airport and departure. end of the tour
- Overnight Hotel
Package price:
| No. Pax | 1PAX | 2PAX | 3PAX | 4PAX | 5 PAX | 6PAX |
| Price/Person |
Estimated Domestic flight cost from Addis – Lalibela – Addis – Axum – Addis would be about 00.00 USD/person
Price Includes
- 6 Nights’ accommodation on double/twin bed basis
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) on full board basis
- All entrance fees according to the tour program
- Transfer from/to airport
- All ground transportation throughout the tour
- English speaking guide at each destination
- Government Tax
Price doesn’t include
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips: Gratuities for guides and drivers are generally not included (optional)
- Video and camera fees if and where applicable
- Entrance fees to any special ceremonies you might encounter by chance
- Tips, telephone calls, laundry services and other expenses of personal nature
- Non specified meals
- International and domestic flight
