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ETHIOPIAN

HOLIDAYS

TOUR PACKAGES

Ethiopian Holidays Domestic Standard Packages

Addis Ababa City Tour Harar Tour Gondar Simien Mountains
Bishoftu Crater Lakes Tour Meskel Celebration National Park Tour
Lalibela Tour Meskel Celebration Bale Mountain National
Gondar Tour Great Ethiopian Run Park Tour
Timket Celebration

Omo Valley Tour

Festival Tours

WELCOME TO ETHIOPIAN HOLIDAYS

Ethiopian Holidays, the Tour Operator wing of Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopian Holidays offers exotic, dramatic, Perhaps the most stressful of all Holiday planning
highlights and promotes the very best of Ethiopian destinations fabulous global and special interest holidays and yet the one that must be perfect is your
around Ethiopia and across the globe! with smooth and seamless global connections Honeymoon! After your dream wedding you
and takes the stress out of planning your want to be whisked away to be able to relax and
As Ethiopian Airlines expanded its global network, the tour operator holiday–since we plan the perfect itinerary for enjoy your honeymoon in comfort and style and
wing of Ethiopian is conceived to facilitate travel and vacations for all you based on what you or your family want to enjoying the leisure activities to suit you as a
passengers on both domestic and international travel. do and see couple.

We can provide travelers a lifetime memorable trip within Ethiopia; For an adventure filled holiday you might like Ethiopian Holidays can offer a variety of honey -
from north to south, east to west, and everything in between. We to consider an African Safari and explore the moon destination packages to suit most couples!
organize trips focusing on History, indigenous tribes, bird watching, Great African Game Reserves with a combina - If it is a sun, sand and sea holiday that you want,
trekking, relaxation and many more. tion tour, which takes you through Kenya and you can’t go wrong with a resort getaway to
Tanzania, traveling through the Great Rift popular Mombasa or away from it all Nosy Be
Ethiopian Holidays has developed and is pleased to offer an incredible Valley enabling you to visit and experience the (Madagascar), romantic Seychelles or exciting
and diverse range of flexible tour packages for individuals or small and excitement of the wild savannah or you might Zanzibar! Each of these stunning locations offers
large groups; from tailor made to a wide range of themed holidays want an exhilarating trekking tour with an endless white sandy beaches with wide open
ranging from one-day stopovers to full scale all-inclusive packages. exciting hike up Mount Kilimanjaro following stretches of ocean for sunbathing, swimming and
the scenic and forested Maragu Route, the boating. If you want a more active honeymoon,
Whether you want a holiday filled with Adventure, Nature, History classic and most popular trek followed to then why not consider exploration of scintillating
or a mixed variety, we can arrange unique and fascinating experience climb this famous mountain. You could also Singpore, dazzling Dubai or bustling Jakarta
both long and short. Ethiopian Holidays is well adaptable to your choose to trek on the “Rooftop of Africa”- (with an add on beach trip to Bali).
travel plans, fine-tuned itineraries and our network of the best The Simien Mountains in Northern Ethiopia
travel specialists ensures that each trip will be flawless – working are known for their dramatic landscapes and No matter what destination or type of vacation
with experienced guides, offering excellent accommodation and breathtaking scenery comprising deep canyons, that you choose, Ethiopian Holidays have you
transportation by letting travelers to simply enjoy their trip. escarpments, sheer drop precipices and jagged covered and can fly you there with ease for the
spires… trip of a lifetime!

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ADDIS ABABA CITY TOUR 1 DAY
Starting from $ 85
On sharing basis

OVERVIEW

Addis Ababa “New Flower” in Amharic is a vibrant cosmopolitan capital city and this Tour will give you a real taste and flavor of

Ethiopia. Highlights include a visit to the National Museum, home of the world famous hominid Lucy (learn about her discovery in

the Afar region of Ethiopia in 1974). Take an aromatic Spice Tour of bustling Merkato (reputedly Africa’s’ largest open air

market) that will engage all of your senses! Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony from roasting to brewing and

savoring the taste of the drink that originated in Ethiopia.

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Entoto Mountain: National Museum:

Enjoy the beautiful scenic and Here you will get an insight into the history of the country –
panoramic overlook of the city and past and present, as well as symbolic art of the country. This is
enjoy the scent from the eucalyptus the place where you also will view its most popular attraction;
forest of Mount Entoto – the capital the world’s oldest hominoid – Lucy “Dinknesh” dating
before Addis Ababa. back 3.2 million years ago.

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Cultural Coffee Ceremony:

Ethiopia's coffee ceremony is an integral part of our social and cultural life.
An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship
or respect and is an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality.
While driving through the city you have the chance to see the original
Ethio-Djibouti railway station La Gare as well as other historical monuments
and statues, embassies, office of regional and international organizations.

Transfer to the airport if you have an international flight

SERVICE INCLUDES:

- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- Ethiopian cultural coffee ceremony
- English speaking local guide
- One liter of mineral water per person per day

SERVICE EXCLUDES:

- Any other expenses

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BISHOFTU CRATER LAKES TOUR 1 DAY
Starting from $ 74
On Sharing basis

OVER VIEW

A town lying south east of Addis Ababa with an elevation of 1,920 meters, Bishoftu is a great day away or overnight
excursion located about out 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa. e town lies within a circle of six beautiful crater lakes.

e temperate climate makes it a very popular resort. Scattered around the lakes are a number of magnificent resorts providing
comfortable and relaxing accomodation for visitors.

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Day 1 Debre Zeit (also known as Bishoftu)

Located 45 km. south east of Addis Ababa. It is one of the most frequented
excursion towns for Addis Ababa dwellers for it’s the richness in crater lakes
teeming with aquatic birds. Transfer to Debre Zeit to visit the crater lakes
of Babogaya, Bishoftu and Hora enjoying nature and relaxation at a top
lakeside resort. The traditional Oromo Thanksgiving to God ceremony
takes place in Autumn at Lake Hora.
Enjoy lunch in a restaurant overlooking a crater Lake
In the afternoon transfer back to Addis
Transfer to the airport if you have an international flight

SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English speaking local guide
- One liter of mineral water per person per day

SERVICE EXCLUDES:
- Any other expenses

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LALIBELA TOUR 1NIGHT / 2 DAYS

Starting from $ 284
On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW

Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia. It's known for its distinctive rock-cut churches dating from the 12th

and 13th centuries, which are pilgrimage sites for Coptic Christians. Carved out of rock, the subterranean monoliths include huge

Bete Medhane Alem, and cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis. Many are joined by tunnels and trenches, and some have carved bas-reliefs

and colored frescoes inside.

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Day 1 Addis - Lalibela SERVICE INCLUDES:
- 1 Night accommodation cost on Twin/Double
In the morning fly to Lalibela (UNESCO heritage site), up on arrival meet and assist
occupancy basis
by ET-Holidays representative. - Meal plan: Breakfast
Lalibela is known for its well preserved Rock Hewn churches; each rock churches are - Ground transportation service including all transfers
carved out and crafted beautifully from a single volcanic rock. Here you head on back - Round trip domestic flight fare, Addis-Lalibela-Addis
to 11th Century mythical rock hewn churches of Lalibela. - Entrance fees according to the tour program
The mysterious Lalibela churches are widely regarded as the 8th wonder of the world. - English speaking local guide
Explore as many rock-hewn - One liter of mineral water per person per day
churches as you can
Overnight: Hotel SERVICE EXCLUDES:

Day 2 Lalibela - Addis - Any other expenses

Fly back Addis Ababa. Important Note:
In the afternoon spend at leisure or shopping or you will do partial The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate prior
city tour of Addis. booking is required
Transfer to the airport if you have international flight 1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. Jan.07 to 10, during ETHIOPIAN CHRIST-MASS FESTIVAL, only in Lalibela
3. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
4. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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GONDAR TOUR 1 NIGHT / 2 DAYS

Starting from $ 217
On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW

Gondar is a city in northern Ethiopia. It's known for the walled Fasil Ghebbi fortress and palace compound, once the seat of
Ethiopian emperors. Dominating it is the immense 17th-century castle of Emperor Fasilides, which combines Portuguese,
Indian and local architectural styles. Outside the complex is Debre Berhan Selassie church, with an interior of elaborate
murals, including a ceiling of faces

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Day 1 Addis - Gondar Day 2 Gondar - Addis

In the morning fly to Gondar (UNES- Fly back Addis Ababa.
In the afternoon spend at leisure or
CO heritage site), up on arrival meet and shopping or you will do partial city
assist by ET-Holidays representative. tour of Addis.
Transfer to the airport if you have
Gondar; once was the Royal Capital of international flight
Ethiopia which was founded in 1636 by Meal: Breakfast
Emperor Fassiladas. It was a hub of art,
music and literature for Ethiopia. Your SERVICE INCLUDES:
visit will include the Royal enclosure,
Fasiledes bath and the fascinating Debre - 1 Night accommodation cost on Double occupancy basis
Birhan Selassie church which is well - Meal plan: Breakfast
known for its intriguing ceiling paintings. - Ground transportation service including all transfers
Overnight: Hotel - Round trip domestic flight fare, Addis-Gondar-Addis
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English speaking local guide
- One liter of mineral water per person per day

SERVICE EXCLUDED:

- Any other expenses

Important Note:
The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate
prior booking is required
1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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HARAR TOUR 2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS
Starting from $ 438

On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW

The ancient walled city of Harar; the Holy City of Ethiopia’s Muslim Community (reputed to be the fourth holiest city after

Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem) contains approximately 85 Mosques three of which date back to the 10th century and 102 shrines.

The multicolored townhouses with their exceptional and ornate interior designs constitute the most spectacular part of Harar’s

cultural heritage. Harar was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. As dusk falls, the famous Hyena men emerge to

feed wild hyenas raw meat from their mouths, which has been an ongoing popular tourist attraction for decades.

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Day 1 Addis - Diredawa

In the morning fly to Diredawa.

Harar is the fourth Islamic holy city also inscribed by UNESCO. Then transfer to Harar. In
the morning visit in the walled city part, shrines, mosques, museums, the glass house of the
famous French poet Rimbaud’s, and the colorful market.

In the evening visit the hyena man’s performance; an astonishing experience where by a
person feeding hyenas by his hand and/or mouth.

Overnight: Lodge/Hotel

Day 2 Harar - Diredawa SERVICE INCLUDES:

In the morning visit continue with the city tour activity. - 2 Nights’ accommodation cost on Double occupancy basis
In the afternoon transfer to Diredawa to visit the old railway station and vibrant market. - Meal plan: Breakfast
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel - Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Round trip domestic flight fare, Addis-Dire Dawa-Addis
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English speaking local guide
- One liter of mineral water per person per day

Day 3 Diredawa - Addis SERVICE EXCLUDES:

Fly back to Addis - Any other expenses

Important Note:

In the afternoon spend at leisure or go for shopping or optionally you will do partial city tour of Addis. The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and hence adequate
prior booking is required

Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch 1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
Transfer to the airport if you have international flight 2. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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MESKEL CELEBRATION 1 NIGHT/ 2 DAYS
Starting from $ 490

On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW

Meskel is one of the most important ecclesiasticalholidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. It is also known as e Finding of

the True Cross.In the 4th century Roman Empress Saint Helena (and mother of Constantine the Great) had a dreamto light a bonfire;

this is celebrated onMeskel eve known as Demera when bonfires are lit at dusk colorfully adornedwith seasonal yellow “Meskel”

flowers around which there is dancing andsinging.

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Day 1 Sunday/September 26, 2021 Addis Ababa City Tour and Eve of Meskel SERVICE INCLUDED:
- 1 Night room accommodation at Ethiopian Skylight 5 Star Hotel
Upon your arrival time, pick you from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and - Breakfast on September 27
transfer to your hotel.After check-in your hotel and quick refreshment, you will have - Lunch and dinner as per the above program
Addis city tour that includes the National Museum and Trinity Cathedral. - Half-day Addis Ababa city tour on September 26
In the afternoon, you will attend the colorful celebration of the holiday. In the - Attending the eve of Meskel Celebration in Addis Ababa on September 26
evening, you will have a cultural dinner at a traditional restaurant with local folkloric - English speaking local guide
dances. Then, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner - All entrance fees as per the program
Only.
Overnight: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel SERVICE EXCLUDED:

Day 2 Monday/September 27, 2021 Departure Date - Any other expenses
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight back as per your flight schedule.
Important Note:
Meal Plan: Breakfast Only 1. Extra night charge for bookingbefore 26 Sept and after 27 September,

SINGLE occupancy: USD 92.00 per night

2.Extra night charge for bookingbefore 26 Sept and after 27 September,
TWIN ROOM sharing occupancy: USD 58.00 pernight

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MESKEL CELEBRATION 2021 2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS
Starting from $ 333
per person sharing

OVERVIEW

Meskel is one of the most important ecclesiasticalholidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. It is also known as TheFinding of the
True Cross.In the 4th century Roman Empress Saint Helena (and mother of Constantine the Great) had a dreamto light a bonfire;
this is celebrated onMeskel eve known as Demera when bonfires are lit at dusk colorfully adornedwith seasonal yellow “Meskel”
flowers around which there is dancing andsinging.

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Day 1 SUNDAY/September 26, 2021 Addis City Tour Day 3 TUESDAY/September 28, 2021 Departure
and Eve of Meskel

Upon your arrival time, pick you from Addis Ababa Bole Breakfast at hotel. Then check out and transfer to airport to take outbound flight

International Airport and transfer to your hotel. back home.
After check-in your hotel and quick refreshment, you Meal Plan: Breakfast only
will have Addis city tour that includes the National

Museum and Trinity Cathedral.In the afternoon, you will

attend the colorful celebration of the holiday. n the

evening, you will have a cultural dinner at a traditional

restaurant with local folkloric dances. SERVICE INCLUDES:
Then, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
- 1 Night accommodation at Ethiopian Skylight 5 Star Hotel
Day 2 MONDAY/September 27, 2021 Entoto Mountain - 1 Night at Entoto Kuriftu tented camp
Natural Park - 2 Lunch and 1 dinner as per the above program.
After a relaxing breakfast, pick up from hotel and transfer - Breakfast at the hotel on September 27 & 28
to Entoto mountain Natural Park.where you will enjoy - Half-day Addis Ababa city tour on September 26
the stunning view of the scenery and experience different - Attending the eve of Meskel Celebration in Addis Ababa on September 26
activities.You can pick two activities which is covered in - English speaking guide service
the package.Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch only - All entrance fees as per the program
Overnight: Kuriftu tented camp in Entoto Mountain - Two activities at Entoto mountain on September 27
- All ground transportation including transfers

SERVICE EXCLUDES:

- Any other expenses

Important Note:
1. Extra night charge for bookingbefore 26 Sept and after 27 September,

SINGLE occupancy: USD 92.00 per night

2.Extra night charge for bookingbefore 26 Sept and after 27 September, 17
TWIN ROOM sharing occupancy: USD 58.00 pernight

GREAT ETHIOPIAN RUN 2021 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
Starting from $ 583
On Sharing basis

OVEVIEW

e Great Ethiopian Run, 10 km Africa’s Biggest Fun Run! Year after year, the GreatEthiopian Run – a truly epic 10 Kilometer journey has continued to prove

it is indeed “the most exciting race in the world.” Africa’s biggest annual mass-participation event must be experienced to be appreciated! round behind the

elites or 2 hours to walk round, dancing and stopping for drinks on the way, you are one of happy revelers redefining the streets of Addis Ababa on the most

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Day 1 Friday 12 November 2021 Addis Ababa Day 2 Saturday 13 November 2021 Addis Ababa -
Arrive Addis Ababa at Bole International Airport. 19
Meet and assist by ET Holidays representative and In the morning visit Unity Park, Trinity Cathedral and National museum.
transfer to your hotel. In the evening there will be a special pasta party in the presence of
Athlete Haile Gebreselassie.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner Only
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner pasta party
Overnight: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Overnight: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Day 3 Sunday 14 November 2021 Race Day

Race day! Participate in the Great Ethiopian Run 10k race.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet and run
with Ethiopian world-class athletes.Dinner at traditional
restaurant accompanied with cultural music and dance.

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Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Day 4 Departure Date
Transfer to airport for outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only

SERVICE INCLUDES:

- 3 Nights hotel cost minimum at 4* hotel on Twin/Double occupancy basis
- Meal plan: As mentioned in the tour program
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- City Tour of Addis Ababa
- Great Run registration fee
- English Speaking Guiding Service
- Entrance fees
- T-Shirt
- Cultural Show

SERVICE EXCLUDES:

- Any other expenses

Important Note:

1. Covid-19 PCR test, can be taken in the hotel inside the guest’s room.
USD 65/person and result within 24 hrs. The guestwill pay at spot.

2. PCR test feeis subject to change without prior notice.

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GONDAR & SIMIEN MOUNTAINS 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
NATIONAL PARK TOUR Starting from $ 546
On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW 2221

This breathtaking site offers incredible trekking and stunning scenery. The Simien Mountains National Park was awarded as a
Natural World Heritage Site in 1979; UNESCO proclaimed it as “one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, with jagged
mountain peaks, deep valleys and sharp precipices dropping some 1,500m”. The Simiens also form one of Ethiopia's most
important biodiversity hotspots, populated by a rich collection of endemic plants and the park provides the natural habitat for
animals including the Walia ibex, gelada baboon and Ethiopian wolf.

Day 1 Addis - Gondar Day 2 Gondar - Simien Mountains National Park

In the morning fly to Gondar (UNESCO heritage site), up on Drive to the Simien Mountains National Park to enjoy spectacular
arrival meet and assist by ET-Holidays representative. scenery and more over to see troops of the endemic Gelada baboons.
Gondar, once was the Royal Capital of Ethiopia which was Simien is recorded in the UNESCO heritage list for its superlative
founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. It was a hub of art, natural phenomena.
music and literature for Ethiopia. Your visit will include the Overnight: Lodge
Royal enclosure, Fasiledes bath and the fascinating Debre Birhan
Selassie church which is well known for its intriguing ceiling
paintings.

Overnight: Hotel

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Day 3 Simien Mountains National Park - Gondar SERVICE INCLUDES

In the morning walk along the cliff side and see from close - 3 Nights’ accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
distance the endemic Gelada Baboons bathing in the sun and - Meal plan: Breakfast
gumming each other’s hair to witness their strong social - Ground transportation service including all transfers
behavior. - Round trip domestic flight fare, Addis-Gondar-Addis
In the afternoon drive back to Gondar - Entrance fees according to the tour program
Overnight: Hotel - English speaking local guide
- Payment for scout/ranger
Day 4 Gondar - Addis - One liter of mineral water per person per day

Fly back Addis Ababa. SERVICE EXCLUDES:
In the afternoon spend at leisure or shopping or you will do
partial city tour of Addis. - Any other expenses
Transfer to the airport if you have international flight
Important Note:
The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and hence adequate
prior booking is required
1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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BALE MOUNTAINS AND SOF OMER 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
Starting from $ 473
On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW

Bale Mountains National Park is Known for its incredible diversity of wildlife. The well-known animals are the endangered red and
white Ethiopian wolf as well as many other animals. Bale is also recognized as one of the African continents top five places to find
exotic birds (six endemic species). In addition, it is an extremely important area of biodiversity containing lush evergreen forests
moorlands, rivers and waterfalls and abundant grassland providing an ideal habitat for wildlife. Hiking and mule or horseback treks

are part of a unique and colourful Safari across this beautiful and diverse region.

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Day 1 Addis - Dinsho Day 2 Goba-Sanette - Goba

In the morning drive to Dinsho, the headquarter Excursion to Sanette plateau to spot Ethiopian wolf, and then proceed to
of Bale Mountains National Park. Harena dense forest to view vast number of bird and wild life.
In the afternoon walk around the juniper forest to see the - Overnight: Lodge/hotel
endemic Mountain Nyala (Antelope), Menelik Bush Buck
and many bigger mammals.
Overnight: Lodge/hotel

Day 3 Goba - Sof Omar - Goba

Drive to Sof Omar cave to explore the largest natural cave
in Africa. You will walk deep inside 15 km stretched cave as
much as you can to witness the amazing art of nature.
Overnight: Lodge/hotel

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Day 4 Goba - Addis
Drive to Addis admiring beautiful nature and landscape
“Transfer to the airport if your international flight

SERVICE INCLUDES

- 3 Nights’ accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
- Meal plan: Breakfast
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English speaking local guide
- Payment for scout/ranger
- One liter of mineral water per person per day

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- Any other expenses

Important Note:
The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and hence adequate
prior booking is required
1.Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2.Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3.Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

TIMKET CELEBRTATION 2022 2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS
Starting from $ 380

On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW

Ethiopian Epiphany is the most vibrant liturgical ritual celebrated by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Christians in Ethiopia and all over

the world to commemorate the Baptism of Jesus Christ by saint John the Baptist in the river Jordan. It is celebrated on January 19th or 20th

in a leap year of G.C with round procession from the parishes to the celebration site where all clerical hierarchies and believers, as well as

willing participants of all ages, attend irrespective of their gender ethnicity,social status, and other identities in unity and equality.

Timket is a unique the occasion that associates biblical facts with social and spiritual expressions holding special visibility that promotes

inter-cultural dialogue among the multi-ethnic populations.

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Day 1 January 17,2022 Addis Ababa Arrival Day 2 January 18,2022 City Tour and Ketera (Eve)
Arrive in the evening/night at Bole International Airport, In the morning ET-staffs will pick you from your hotel and you will go for
meet and assist by ET-Representative and transfer to your hotel half day city tour of Addis.The sightseeing of Addis includes visiting Unity
Park and Entoto Mountain Natural Park to enjoy the panoramic view of
Meal: Lunch and Dinner Addis Ababa.
Overnight: Minimum (4*) hotel Lunch break
In the afternoon you will attend the colorful procession of Epiphany festival
Day 3 January 19,2022 Attending Baptism or “Ketera”This is when the Tabots of each church are carried out in
procession to a river or pool of water where the next day's celebration will
Today is main day for the celebration of the Ethiopian Epiphany take place.A special tent is set up where each Tabot rests as members of the
and you will have a chance to attend the sprinkling of the blessed church choirs chant hymns.
holy water in remembrance of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
river Jordan in the hands of John.After the prayer, a senior priest Overnight: Minimum (4*) hotel
uses a golden processional cross to bless the water and extinguishes
a burning consecrated candle in the water. 310
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transfer to the airport to take your international flight

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SERVICE INCLUDES

- 2 Nights’ hotel cost minimum at 4* Hotel
- Meal: As mentioned in the program
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Attending Epiphany Ceremony for 2 days’ in Addis Ababa
- Half-day City Tour of Addis Ababa
- Entrance fee per the program
- English Speaking Guiding Service
- One liter of mineral water per person per day

SERVICE EXCLUDES:

- Any other expenses

Important Note:

1.Extra night accommodation cost USD 68.00 Per Person on room sharing basis
2.Extra night accommodation cost USD 110.00 Per Person on single room basis

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OMO VALLEY TOUR 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS
Starting from $ 787
On Sharing basis

OVERVIEW

The Omo Valley lies in the south and this tour takes you through Mago National park. The Karo, Mursi and Hamar trbi es live

primarily as pastoralists near the Omo River. The Mursi are known for their lip plates, earlobes and stick ghting (Donga). The

Hamar women are striking; wearingbeautiful colorfulbeads and goatskins, ornate necklaces, and metal bangles around their wrist

and ankles and crowns of long dreado-lck braids covered inocher. Hamar are also famousfor their ritual Bull jumping. The Karo

tribe is knownfor elaborate body painting. These tribes and their unique and symbolic cultures are fascinating.

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Day 1 Addis - Jinka Day 2 Jinka-Mago NP-Turmi
Arrive at Addis and get connected to Jinka In the afternoon visit
the South Omo Ethnographic Musuem and visit the Ari village Morning drive through the Mago national park to visit the famous Mursi
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel people who are known for piercing the lower lip to put circular and square
Note that shaped clay materials to make themselves beautiful. While driving through
on Saturday and Monday there is no sceduled flight to Jinka Mago National Park, you will see plenty of wild life.
In the afternoon drive to Turmi
Day 3 Turmi - Omorate-Turmi Overnight: Lodge

Drive to Omorate, cross Omo River with dug-out canoe to visit
the Geleb (Dassenech) people. On the way spot several wild lives.
In the afternoon visit the Hammer people in their village
Overnight: Lodge

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Day 4 Trumi - Kolocho - Jinka Day 5 Jinka - Addis

Drive to Karo village to visit the people who are best known for Fly back to Addis
body sacrification In the afternoon drive to Jinka. In the afternoon you will do quick city tour of Addis
En rout you can visit the Tsemay and Benna people Transfer to the airport if you have international flight
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel
Depending on your tour days & other factors you can visit vibrant
tribal markets

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SERVICE INCLUDES SERVICE EXCLUDES:

- 4 Nights’ accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis - Any other expenses 363
- Meal plan: Breakfast
- Ground transportation service including all transfers Important Note:
- Round trip domestic flight fare, Addis-Jinka-Addis The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and hence adequate
- Entrance fees according to the tour program prior booking is required
- English speaking local guide 1.Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
- Payment for scout/ranger 2.Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
- One litter of mineral water per person per day 3.Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

ETHIOPIA’S CULTURAL FOOD TOUR 1 DAY
Starting from $ 93

OVERVIEW

Ethiopia offers wide varieties of delicious meals. e main Ethiopian staple is injera, a type of foam-textured pancake, made with tiny

grain called teff, a nutritious fibre-rich gluten-free germ that comes with three different coloures. A variety of different stew-like sauces

are eaten with injera. ese include tibs (spicy fried meat mixed with onions and peppers), shiro (spicy puréed chickpeas) and kai wot

(a hot stew usually made with fish, beef, goat or chicken meat). Vegans and those with a taste for spice are well catered in Ethiopia. A

common dish on fasting days is a kind of vegetable buffet called atkilt bayinetu (assorted stew), which comprises dollops of several

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Activities

On this tour you will experience how locals shop for their foodstuff such as;
animal products, vegetables, cereals, spices and other ingredients sold at open
air local market, witness how food is prepared and tasting varieties of delicious
Ethiopian meals.

e food tour will enable you to see and feel how life goes at local market;
learn from a native cook how to bake Ethiopia’s National food called Injera
(Enjera) and eat with your fingers at one of the traditional restaurants of the
city. Visitors will also attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. It is a per-
fect moment to learn how Ethiopians’ social and economic life is closely tied
with coffee, ‘Buna tetu’ which translates to ‘come drink coffee’ is a famous
communal tradition in Ethiopia. Families will send children to knock on their
neighbors’ homes to invite them to come share some coffee. is bonding
nature of Ethiopians is a key thread in the fabric of its society.

Join this unique and authentic food tour to experience the rich Ethiopian SERVICE INCLUDES
cuisine! We suggest you come with a huge appetite! - Ground transportation service including transfers from/to the airport/hotel
- English speaking local guide
Places to Visit - One litre of mineral water

• Sholla Market-one of the biggest local markets in Addis and here you will be SERVICE EXCLUDES:
presented with fascinating Ethiopian trade exchange tradition.

• Driving through the old town of Addis Ababa called Piassa - Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section

• Attending traditional coffee ceremony to see the entire coffee process in front of you, Group Size Per Person Price on Sharing Basis 3835
from washing the beans, roasting it on iron pan, pounding by hand, boiling and how it
is served to guests 1 USD139.00
2 - 10 USD93.00
11 - 20 USD57.00
More than 21 USD57.00

UNITY PARK TOUR HALF DAY
Starting from $ 61

OVERVIEW

“Unity Park symbolizes our ability to come together for a common goal and cross the nish line by creating exquisite lasting

prints of our collective worth,” stated the o ce of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. In 2019 Prime Minister Abiy arranged a

5-million-birr dinner as part of fundraising for the project ‘Beauti cation of Addis Ababa’.The total land coverage of the grand

palace is an expansive 40 acres and it contains myriads of historical buildings and plants that date back to the time of Emperor

Menelik II, the founder of the Grand Palace. Menelik Palace Complex refers to the octagonal structure and other collections of

historical buildings that were built at the time of Emperor Menelik II in 1887.

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Day 1 Unity Park Tour and Cultural Co ee Ceremony SERVICE INCLUDES:

Unity Park: It is found inside the Grand Palace compound. - Ground transportation service including all transfers
The attraction provides you with the chance of experiencing the personal collection of - Entrance fees according to the tour program
the19th and 20th centuries Ethiopian Leaders as well as that of the royal family members. - Ethiopian cultural co ee ceremony
Unity Park o ers to the visitor the highlights of Ethiopian past political, social and economic -English speaking local guide
history.You have also the chance to see the endemic Abyssinian black mane lion.
The renovated compound incorporates several sights of interest to visitors, including an
arena, a playground, a zoo three churches, House of Royals and an imperial banquet hall
Throne hall. Cultural Co ee Ceremony: Ethiopia's co ee ceremony is an integral part of
our social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a co ee ceremony is considered a mark
of friendship or respect and is an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality.While driving
through the city you have the chance to see Ethio-Djibouti rail way station, historical
monuments and statues,embassies, the o ce of regional and international organizations.

SERVICE EXCLUDES :
- Any other expenses

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