Ethiopia Festival Tours
Timket Epiphany Festival Ethiopia Tours
7 Days Timket Festival Tour – Option 1
7 Days Timket Festival Tour – Option 2
Christmas Festival Ethiopia Tours
9 Days Christmas Festival Tour
13 Days Christmas Festival Tour
7 Days Timket (Epiphany) Festival Tour – Option 1
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Arrive at Bole International Airport and meet your guide for a warm welcome. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy leisure time in the city.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 2: Addis Ababa City Tour
Visit the National Museum, Trinity Cathedral, and the vibrant Merkato. Drive to Entoto Hills for stunning views of the capital.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 3: Flight to Bahir Dar – Lake Tana Boat Trip
Fly to Bahir Dar and enjoy a scenic boat trip on Lake Tana to visit ancient island monasteries such as Ura Kidane Mihret. Afternoon visit to the Blue Nile Falls.
Overnight: Bahir Dar Hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Gondar
Visit the 17th-century castles of Gondar and the beautifully painted Debre Berhan Selassie Church. Evening free to explore the town.
Overnight: Gondar Hotel.
Day 5: Gondar – Timket Eve
Witness the colorful eve of the Timket Festival, when the Tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) are carried to the water for the night vigil accompanied by priests, drums, and dancing.
Overnight: Gondar Hotel.
Day 6: Timket Festival
Experience the main celebration with thousands of people dressed in white traditional clothes, priests in ceremonial robes, and spiritual songs. Enjoy one of Ethiopia’s most vibrant festivals.
Overnight: Gondar Hotel.
Day 7: Fly Back to Addis Ababa
Fly back to Addis Ababa for shopping or a cultural evening dinner before your departure.
End of Tour.
7 Days Timket (Epiphany) Festival Tour – Option 2
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Welcome to Ethiopia! Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel for rest.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Lalibela
Take a morning flight to Lalibela, the “New Jerusalem.” Visit the first group of rock-hewn churches, including Bet Medhane Alem and Bet Maryam.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 3: Lalibela – Timket Eve
Experience the vibrant eve of the Timket Festival as priests carry Tabots to the water accompanied by prayers, singing, and dancing.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 4: Timket Festival Celebration
Celebrate Timket with locals as the water blessing ceremony takes place. Witness thousands in traditional attire rejoicing in faith and color.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 5: Visit Second Group of Churches
Explore the second cluster of rock-hewn churches, including Bet Gabriel-Rufael and Bet Giyorgis — the iconic cross-shaped church.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 6: Fly Back to Addis Ababa
Morning flight to Addis. Visit local markets and souvenir shops.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
End of Tour.
9 Days Christmas Festival Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Arrive and transfer to your hotel for rest. Short city orientation tour in the evening.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Bahir Dar
Boat trip on Lake Tana to visit island monasteries and afternoon excursion to Blue Nile Falls.
Overnight: Bahir Dar Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Gondar
Visit Fasil Ghebbi Castles and Debre Berhan Selassie Church with its famous ceiling paintings.
Overnight: Gondar Hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Lalibela
Drive through the Lasta Mountains to Lalibela, the spiritual heart of Ethiopia.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 5: Christmas Eve in Lalibela
Join thousands of pilgrims singing and praying throughout the night in the ancient rock-hewn churches.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 6: Christmas Day Celebration
Witness the magnificent Genna (Ethiopian Christmas) mass celebration — a spiritual and unforgettable experience.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 7: Visit Second Group of Churches
Explore Bet Giyorgis and other rock churches built deep into the ground.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 8: Fly Back to Addis Ababa
Enjoy shopping or leisure activities in Addis.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to airport for your international flight.
End of Tour.
13 Days Christmas Festival Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa
Meet and greet at the airport, then transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 2: City Tour in Addis Ababa
Visit museums, churches, and markets in Ethiopia’s capital.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 3: Fly to Bahir Dar – Lake Tana
Boat trip on Lake Tana and visit monasteries. Afternoon trip to Blue Nile Falls.
Overnight: Bahir Dar Hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Gondar
Visit castles, churches, and the royal enclosure.
Overnight: Gondar Hotel.
Day 5: Drive to Simien Mountains National Park
Enjoy breathtaking views and wildlife such as Gelada Baboons.
Overnight: Simien Lodge.
Day 6: Drive to Axum
Travel through mountain passes to Axum, the ancient capital of Ethiopia.
Overnight: Axum Hotel.
Day 7: Axum City Tour
Visit the Stelae Park, Queen of Sheba’s Palace, and St. Mary of Zion Church.
Overnight: Axum Hotel.
Day 8: Drive to Lalibela
Scenic drive through the Lasta Mountains to Lalibela.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 9: Christmas Eve Celebration
Join thousands of pilgrims in all-night prayers and hymns at Lalibela’s churches.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 10: Christmas Day – Genna Celebration
Experience the main Genna celebration — spiritual dances, liturgies, and candle processions.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 11: Visit Second Cluster of Churches
Explore Bet Giyorgis and other marvels carved in rock.
Overnight: Lalibela Hotel.
Day 12: Fly Back to Addis Ababa
Free afternoon for shopping or relaxation.
Overnight: Addis Ababa Hotel.
Day 13: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
End of Tour.
“Experience Ethiopia in full color — where ancient traditions, music, and celebration come to life.”