6-Day Epiphany Festival Tour Timket Gondar Ethiopia

Tour itinerary: Bahir Dar → Gondar → Lalibela

day ;Fly Addis – Bahir Dar (Lakeside city)16 janYou will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Bahir Dar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret, renowned as the most famous of the Zege Peninsula monasteries. In the afternoon, drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile Falls (please note that water volume may be minimal due to the construction of the new dam). Overnight in Bahir Dar.Day 2Drive Bahir Dar – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) 17th janAfter breakfast, begin your journey to Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, participate in the vibrant Timket celebration, commemorating Christ’s baptism by St. John in the Jordan River. On this day, the tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) from each church are carried in procession to a nearby river, where the next day’s celebration will occur. Special tents are set up for each tabot, depicting the church’s saint. The ceremony features hymns, dances by priests, drumming, bell ringing, and trumpet playing. Overnight in Gondar.Day 3Timket in gondar 18 janEarly in the morning, walk to the baptism site to partake in the baptism ceremony. In the afternoon, explore the city of Gondar, including visits to the castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity), famous for its stunning mural art, and the Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.Day 4Fly Gondar – Axum 19th janYou will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Axum. With over 2,500 years of history, Axum was once the center of a great empire and home to the original Ark of the Covenant. Enjoy a city tour that includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary chapel housing the Ark of the Covenant, the coronation yard, Stelae Park, the Tomb of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s Inscriptions, Queen of Sheba’s Bath, the ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace, and the Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.Day 5Fly Axum – Lalibela 20th jan(The Eighth Wonder of the World)You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Lalibela, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' is famous for its underground rock-hewn churches. In the afternoon, visit the top attractions in Lalibela that are sure to impress. Overnight in Lalibela.Day 6Fly Lalibela – Addis – Departure 21th janOn this day, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Addis. In the evening, enjoy a folkloric dinner where you can taste various national dishes and watch traditional dances from Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be included. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

the vibrant Timket festival in Gondar, Ethiopia.

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J Epiphany with locals and fellow travelers.J Epiphany with locals and fellow travelers.

2. Day 1
3. day ;Fly Addis – Bahir Dar (Lakeside city)16 jan
4. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Bahir Dar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret, renowned as the most famous of the Zege Peninsula monasteries. In the afternoon, drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile Falls (please note that water volume may be minimal due to the construction of the new dam). Overnight in Bahir Dar.Day 2
5. Drive Bahir Dar – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) 17th jan
6. After breakfast, begin your journey to Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, participate in the vibrant Timket celebration, commemorating Christ’s baptism by St. John in the Jordan River. On this day, the tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) from each church are carried in procession to a nearby river, where the next day’s celebration will occur. Special tents are set up for each tabot, depicting the church’s saint. The ceremony features hymns, dances by priests, drumming, bell ringing, and trumpet playing. Overnight in Gondar.Day 3
7. Timket in gondar 18 jan
8. Early in the morning, walk to the baptism site to partake in the baptism ceremony. In the afternoon, explore the city of Gondar, including visits to the castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity), famous for its stunning mural art, and the Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.Day 4
9. Fly Gondar – Axum 19th jan
10. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Axum. With over 2,500 years of history, Axum was once the center of a great empire and home to the original Ark of the Covenant. Enjoy a city tour that includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary chapel housing the Ark of the Covenant, the coronation yard, Stelae Park, the Tomb of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s Inscriptions, Queen of Sheba’s Bath, the ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace, and the Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.Day 5
11. Fly Axum – Lalibela 20th jan(The Eighth Wonder of the World)
12. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Lalibela, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' is famous for its underground rock-hewn churches. In the afternoon, visit the top attractions in Lalibela that are sure to impress. Overnight in Lalibela.Day 6
13. Fly Lalibela – Addis – Departure 21th jan
14. On this day, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Addis. In the evening, enjoy a folkloric dinner where you can taste various national dishes and watch traditional dances from Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be included. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

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day ;Fly Addis – Bahir Dar (Lakeside city)16 jan

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Bahir Dar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret, renowned as the most famous of the Zege Peninsula monasteries. In the afternoon, drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile Falls (please note that water volume may be minimal due to the construction of the new dam). Overnight in Bahir Dar.Day 2

Drive Bahir Dar – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) 17th jan

After breakfast, begin your journey to Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, participate in the vibrant Timket celebration, commemorating Christ’s baptism by St. John in the Jordan River. On this day, the tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) from each church are carried in procession to a nearby river, where the next day’s celebration will occur. Special tents are set up for each tabot, depicting the church’s saint. The ceremony features hymns, dances by priests, drumming, bell ringing, and trumpet playing. Overnight in Gondar.Day 3

Timket in gondar 18 jan

Early in the morning, walk to the baptism site to partake in the baptism ceremony. In the afternoon, explore the city of Gondar, including visits to the castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity), famous for its stunning mural art, and the Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.Day 4

Fly Gondar – Axum 19th jan

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Axum. With over 2,500 years of history, Axum was once the center of a great empire and home to the original Ark of the Covenant. Enjoy a city tour that includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary chapel housing the Ark of the Covenant, the coronation yard, Stelae Park, the Tomb of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s Inscriptions, Queen of Sheba’s Bath, the ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace, and the Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.Day 5

Fly Axum – Lalibela 20th jan(The Eighth Wonder of the World)

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Lalibela, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' is famous for its underground rock-hewn churches. In the afternoon, visit the top attractions in Lalibela that are sure to impress. Overnight in Lalibela.Day 6

Fly Lalibela – Addis – Departure 21th jan

On this day, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Addis. In the evening, enjoy a folkloric dinner where you can taste various national dishes and watch traditional dances from Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be included. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.yDay 1

day ;Fly Addis – Bahir Dar (Lakeside city)16 jan

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Bahir Dar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret, renowned as the most famous of the Zege Peninsula monasteries. In the afternoon, drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile Falls (please note that water volume may be minimal due to the construction of the new dam). Overnight in Bahir Dar.Day 2

Drive Bahir Dar – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) 17th jan

After breakfast, begin your journey to Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, participate in the vibrant Timket celebration, commemorating Christ’s baptism by St. John in the Jordan River. On this day, the tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) from each church are carried in procession to a nearby river, where the next day’s celebration will occur. Special tents are set up for each tabot, depicting the church’s saint. The ceremony features hymns, dances by priests, drumming, bell ringing, and trumpet playing. Overnight in Gondar.Day 3

Timket in gondar 18 jan

Early in the morning, walk to the baptism site to partake in the baptism ceremony. In the afternoon, explore the city of Gondar, including visits to the castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity), famous for its stunning mural art, and the Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.Day 4

Fly Gondar – Axum 19th jan

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Axum. With over 2,500 years of history, Axum was once the center of a great empire and home to the original Ark of the Covenant. Enjoy a city tour that includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary chapel housing the Ark of the Covenant, the coronation yard, Stelae Park, the Tomb of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s Inscriptions, Queen of Sheba’s Bath, the ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace, and the Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.Day 5

Fly Axum – Lalibela 20th jan(The Eighth Wonder of the World)

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Lalibela, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' is famous for its underground rock-hewn churches. In the afternoon, visit the top attractions in Lalibela that are sure to impress. Overnight in Lalibela.Day 6

Fly Lalibela – Addis – Departure 21th jan

On this day, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Addis. In the evening, enjoy a folkloric dinner where you can taste various national dishes and watch traditional dances from Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be included. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.Day 1

day ;Fly Addis – Bahir Dar (Lakeside city)16 jan

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Bahir Dar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tana to visit the 14th-century Monastery of Ura Kidane Mihret, renowned as the most famous of the Zege Peninsula monasteries. In the afternoon, drive to the village of Tis Isat to see the Blue Nile Falls (please note that water volume may be minimal due to the construction of the new dam). Overnight in Bahir Dar.Day 2

Drive Bahir Dar – Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) 17th jan

After breakfast, begin your journey to Gondar, the Royal Capital of Ethiopia, founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon, participate in the vibrant Timket celebration, commemorating Christ’s baptism by St. John in the Jordan River. On this day, the tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) from each church are carried in procession to a nearby river, where the next day’s celebration will occur. Special tents are set up for each tabot, depicting the church’s saint. The ceremony features hymns, dances by priests, drumming, bell ringing, and trumpet playing. Overnight in Gondar.Day 3

Timket in gondar 18 jan

Early in the morning, walk to the baptism site to partake in the baptism ceremony. In the afternoon, explore the city of Gondar, including visits to the castles and churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity), famous for its stunning mural art, and the Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.Day 4

Fly Gondar – Axum 19th jan

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Axum. With over 2,500 years of history, Axum was once the center of a great empire and home to the original Ark of the Covenant. Enjoy a city tour that includes St. Mary’s Church, the sanctuary chapel housing the Ark of the Covenant, the coronation yard, Stelae Park, the Tomb of Kaleb and his son Gebre Meskel, Ezana’s Inscriptions, Queen of Sheba’s Bath, the ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace, and the Axum Museum. Overnight in Axum.Day 5

Fly Axum – Lalibela 20th jan(The Eighth Wonder of the World)

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Lalibela, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' is famous for its underground rock-hewn churches. In the afternoon, visit the top attractions in Lalibela that are sure to impress. Overnight in Lalibela.Day 6

Fly Lalibela – Addis – Departure 21th jan

On this day, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Addis. In the evening, enjoy a folkloric dinner where you can taste various national dishes and watch traditional dances from Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be included. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.Day 1

Fly Addis – Bahir Dar (Lakeside city)16 jan