Meskel – Finding of the True Cross
Duration
5Nights / 6 Days
Transport
By Flight and Drive
Tour Code
ETI -102
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: 102
Duration: 5Nights / 6 Days
Transportation: Flight and Drive
Day 1| Arrival in Addis Bole Airport + Full day in Addis(B/L/D)
- Meet and great with our tour representative
- Addis City tour
- Overnight Hotel
Day 2| Fly to Lalibela (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Lalibela’s rock churches
- Overnight at Lalibela
Day 3| Fly back to Addis (B/L/D)
- Breakast at the hotel
- Finalize your visit of Addis
- Overnight Hotel
Day 4| Fly to Axum (B/L/D)
- Breakast at the hotel
- Visit Axum Tsion church where the Ark of the Covenant kept.
- Overnight Hotel
Day 5| Fly back to Addis & Meskel Demera (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Fly back to Addis
- In the afternoon attend Meskel Festival in Addis Ababa
- Overnight Hotel
Day 6| Departure (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Leisure time, cultural Dinner and departure.
- End of the tour
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
