Meskel Festival Tour-a cultural tour to Ethiopia

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Step back in time and celebrate Ethiopian Meskel the way it has been celebrated centuries and centuries back. You will be amazed to witness how ancient historical traditions and unique African culture have been preserved in an incredible manner.
Starting at $1,996 per trip
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Ethiopian Meskel Festival Tour- A cultural tour to the historic route of Ethiopia

Step back in time and celebrate Ethiopian Meskel the way it has been celebrated centuries and centuries back. You will be amazed to witness how ancient historical traditions and unique African culture have been preserved in an incredible manner.

This tour takes you deep in to the land which used to be one of the greatest kingdoms of the world. In this fascinating land the past comes alive in the form of strange and beautiful monuments and ruins, built long centuries ago. Moreover, it is a past which began as the cradle of mankind. Join us on this trip of discovery, as we witness an ancient way celebrating Meskel and explore the world of the ancient Ethiopians!

Ethiopian Easter festival Tour- A cultural tour to the historic route of Ethiopia
Join us on this trip of discover as we witness an ancient way celebrating Easter and explore the world of the ancient Ethiopians. Step back in time and celebrate Easter the way it has been performed centuries and centuries back. You will be amazed to witness how ancient historical traditions and unique African culture have been preserved in an incredible manner.
This tour takes you deep in to the land which used to be one of the greatest kingdoms of the world. In this fascinating land the past comes alive in the form of strange and beautiful monuments and ruins, built long centuries ago. Moreover, it is a past which began as the cradle of mankind. Marvel at the spectacular 2,000-year-old stele at Axum, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela built more than 800 years ago, the castles of Gondar, the island monasteries of Lake Tana, the magnificent Simien Mountains, the less visited rock-hewn churches of Tigray, the Great Blue Nile Falls and last but not least the friendly and charming people.

Many people visit Ethiopia because of the incredible manner in which ancient historical traditions and unique African culture have been preserved. Some of the ceremonies and the rituals of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church open a window on the authentic world of the Old Testament.

This cultural tour is specially desi...gned along the Ethiopia's Historic Route to coincide with Ethiopian Easter Festival (Fasika). This is one of the nine most colorful celebrations in Ethiopia. This cultural tour also takes you in the footsteps of the Queen of Sheba, among which four of the sites are listed in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Marvel at the spectacular 2,000-year-old stele at Axum, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela built more than 800 years ago, the castles of Gondar, the island monasteries of Lake Tana, the magnificent Simien Mountains, the Great Blue Nile Falls and last but not least, it's friendly and charming people
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This 13 days cultural tour is specially designed along the Ethiopia's Historic Route with Ethiopian Easter Festival, one of the most colorful festivals celebrated in Ethiopia. This tour is simply the highlights of Ethiopian culture and ancient civilization.

Trip date: Sept. 16.- Sept. 28. 2013
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24 Apr. - 05. May 2013
1,680.00
1,990.00
Please note that price is on per person base




Double room sharing: USD: 1997.00 per person
Single room suplement: USD: 398.00


Price included

 Accommodations  All meals on the tour as mentioned in the tour program

 National escorting tour guide service
 All transfers and ground transportations to visit sites
 City tour of Addis Ababa
 Boat cruise on Lake Tana
 Mule ride at Lalibela
 All service charges and taxes


Price not included

 Meals in Addis Ababa
 Items of personal nature
 Photographing and filming fees
 Items not mentioned in the included list
 Tips and gratitude for drivers and guides

There will be a discount for a group of people more than three registering at one time

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This is a small group travel and group size will be 10 to 15 PAX and it can include all ages.
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Accommodations will be 4 star in Addis Ababa and the best available tourist standard hotels in the entire route.

-Meals will be Western Standard meals in the hotels and in other restaurants outside hotel. At the end of the tour, there will be Ethiopian National Music Show and National Dish .
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-Please note that tour begins and ends in Addis Ababa
-For further information and payment terms, please e-mail us to
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Ethiopian culture and history
Historic Route of Ethiopia
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
The Simien Mountains National Park
The Castles of Gondar
The Great Blue Nile Falls
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The island monasteries of Lake Tana
City of Addis Ababa-the African Capital
Ethiopian Meskel Festival at Lalibela
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Meskel Festival Tour

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Lucky Bldg, APT 3, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 23908/1000

Points of Interest

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Ethiopian Easter Festival Tour- a cultural tour

Bole, Namibia Street, Sheger building, Office 701 addis ababa, Addis Ababa 0000, Ethiopia
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Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours

3, Ethiopia
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Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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Gondar

Gondar, Ethiopia
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Axum

Aksum, Ethiopia
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Lalibela

Lalibela, Ethiopia
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Simien Mountains

Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
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Lucky Bldg, APT 3
Bole K.K Keble 03.05
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 23908/1000

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Desale Mitiku
Grand Holidays Ethiopia Tours
Bole K. K
Kebele 03.05 Lucky BlDG
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 23908


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