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11 days tour

Explore Ethiopia During Unique Traditional Ashenda Celebrati

Explore Ethiopia During Unique Traditional Ashenda Celebrati

This tour includes:

Others

Entrance fees as per the itinerary scouts, militia transfer in and out to hotel or airport fees for local guide associations Admission fee for local community

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (10 Nights)

Transport

Surface transport Fuel Driver

Guide

English speaking guide service at all destinations

Meals

10 Breakfast 10 Lunch 10 Dinner Bottled water Coffee Tea

Insurance

Transport Insurance but please be aware that insurance policy will be according to Ethiopian law.

Hygieneprotocol

No COVID-19 restriction to enjoy this incredible trip.

Not included:

Flights

If you come to Ethiopia with Ethiopian airline you will get discount for internal flights. After you booked your trip weโ€™ll help you to reserve your fight according to the itinerary with additional cost.

Others

Alcohol beverages Video filming and photography fees Tips and items of personal nature like laundry Souvenirs ete All expense that are not mentioned in the included part

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Itinerary of your trip Explore Ethiopia During Unique Traditional Ashenda Celebrati

  • Day 1 Day 1: August 14 Addis Ababa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: August 14 Addis Ababa

      Arrival at (ADD) Bole international airport

      Arrival in Addis Ababa and then transfers to  your  hotel for check in, relax in the hotel if your arrival time is early hours   go out for city tour of Addis . Overnight Hotel Addis

  • Day 2 Day 2: August 15 Drive Addis Ababa โ€“ Bahir Dar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: August 15 Drive Addis Ababa โ€“ Bahir Dar


      Early morning drive from Addis to Bahir Dar along the way visit Debre Libanos Monastery, Blue Nile gorge, and Portuguese bridge. Late afternoon arrive at the Lake shore small city of Bahir Dar after check in to your hotel relax at the lakeshore. Overnight and Dinner Hotel - Bahir Dar.

  • Day 3 Day 3: August 16, Bahir Dar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: August 16, Bahir Dar

      Today we explore the beautiful lakeshore cityโ€™s ancient Island monasteries on the biggest lake Tana , Blue Nile Falls , Bezawit Palace and  its natural scenery of the surroundings. Overnight hotel Bahir Dar .

  • Day 4 Day 4: August 17 Gondar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: August 17 Gondar

      Morning after breakfast  drive Bahir Dar โ€“ Gondar en route experience typically in an Ethiopian African landscape about 170 kms over wide grazing land, hilly mountains with numerous farmlands. The rest of the day visit attractions in Gondar. The attractions that we visit in Gondar includes: Castles of Gondar- are included in the World Heritage List. the royal Fasiledes Bath and the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie with its unique murals.

  • Day 5 Day 5: August 18, Gondar โ€“ Axum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: August 18, Gondar โ€“ Axum

      Early departure to Axum through Ethiopiaโ€™s most scenic highland range that Offers breathless panoramas of the Semien Mountains.

      Overnight Hotel Axum 

  • Day 6 Day 6: August 19, Axum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: August 19, Axum

      Visit Axum and proceed to Hawzen  overnight hotel.

  • Day 7 Day 7: August 20 Mekele โ€“ Gerealta Rock Hewn Churches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: August 20 Mekele โ€“ Gerealta Rock Hewn Churches

      Visit Gheralta cluster and proceed to Mekele for overnight stay; hotel at Mekele.

  • Day 8 Day 8: August 21 Mekle โ€“ Lalibela
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: August 21 Mekle โ€“ Lalibela

      Early departure to Lalibela  on the eve of the carnival and sightseeing of Lalibela. Overnight hotel in Lalibela.

  • Day 9 Day 9: August 22 Ashendye - Annual Carnival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: August 22 Ashendye - Annual Carnival

      Today is  Ashandye,   the great festivals which are unique for Lasta Lalibela . This great carnival takes place in August to mark the ending of the two weeks fasting period called โ€™Filsetaโ€™ meaning โ€™to ascendโ€™. The Name โ€™Filsetaโ€™ is given to commemorate the assumption of the Virgin Mary or the ascending of st. Maryโ€™s Corpse. Oddly it is weeklong womenโ€™s festival which runs from August 22 (Nehasie 16) Forwards. At the eve of the festival girls and young women go to a field collect tall grasses (Ashandye) accompanied by young boys.  On preparation the girls dress their traditional dresses (Tilf Kemis), plating their hairs beautifully and adorn themselves with attractive jewelry. They also make a kind of skirt from the grass they collect and wear it around their waist. Everyone can see those charming girls and young women of Lasta Lalibela getting excited with their smiley face since they wait the day eagerly as actors of the event every year. Overnight Hotel Lalibela

  • Day 10 Day 10: Lalibela Rock Hewn Churches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Lalibela Rock Hewn Churches

      Explore the 8th wonder of the worldโ€™s rock hewn church and other ancient Churches surrounding Lalibela. Overnight Hotel 

  • Day 11 Day 11: Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Departure

      Morning transfer to Lalibela airport to fly back to Addis Ababa.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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