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Addis Ababa: 9-Day Christmas and Epiphany Tour

By Landscape Ethiopia Tour and Travels
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$2,284 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$2,283.68 x 3 AdultsAU$6,851.04
Total
Price is AU$6,851.04

What's included, what's not

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

What you can expect

  • Day 1 — Arrival in Addis Ababa
    • Airport pickup included
    • Welcome coffee ceremony
    • Optional: City tour (Entoto, Merkato, museums)

    Day 2 — Fly to Bahir Dar & Lake Tana Monasteries
    • Boat trip to Ura Kidane Mihret & Azwa Mariam
    • Sunset over Lake Tana

    Day 3 — Blue Nile Falls & Awra Amba Village
    • Visit Tis Issat Falls
    • Cultural experience at Awra Amba Village
    • Drive to Gondar

    Day 4 — Gondar Castles & Fasil Bath
    • Royal Enclosure
    • Debre Birhan Selassie Church (famous angel ceiling)
    • Optional: Evening cultural music & dinner

    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)

    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

    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

    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

    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