Jan 16: Arrival Welcomed by Ethio Sights Tours representative on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Depending on arrival time possibly have either full day or half day city tour of Addis Ababa and overnight stay in the city. Jan 17: Fly from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar Transfer to Bole airport for flight to Bahir Dar and check in a hotel. Drive to Lake Tana shore and have a boat trip on the lake to visit the monasteries. Lunch in Bahir Dar and drive to “Tis Esat” Blue Nile falls. Overnight in Bahir Dar. Jan 18: Drive Bahir Dar to Gondar (The Camelot of Africa) After breakfast drive to Gondar to make it on the vibrant eve ceremony of Timket. On the way, visit Debre Birhan Selassie Church and Kuskuam Complex in Gondar. Overnight stay in Gondar. Jan 19: Timket in Gondar Timket Celebration takes its toll in Gondar like no other with exuberant lively celebration of the event in the Fasil Royal Bath with sprinkling of water to the gathered celebrators by the clergy and religious processions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The pleasant experience lasts all day long and the tour concludes with a visit to Fasil Royal Compound and attending a traditional dinner ceremony and local dancing of the Gondarine. Overnight stay in Gondar. January 20: Fly from Gondar to Addis Ababa to home Fly back to Addis Ababa in the morning and have optional city tour or spend free time in the city and departure to home.

Nov 27: Arrival Welcomed by Ethio Sights Tours representative on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Depending on arrival time possibly have either full day or half day city tour of Addis Ababa and overnight stay in the city. Nov 28: Fly from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar Transfer to Bole airport for flight to Bahir Dar and check in a hotel. Drive to Lake Tana shore and have a boat trip on the lake to visit the monasteries. Lunch in Bahir Dar and drive to “Tis Esat” Blue Nile falls. Overnight in Bahir Dar. Nov 29: Drive from Bahir Dar to Gondar After breakfast, sight visit Fasil Royal Compound and other monuments of Gondarine style that was the capital city of Ethiopia in the 17th century. Lunch in Gondar and spend the afternoon visiting Debre Birhan Selassie Church and Kuskuam Complex. Overnight in Gondar. Nov 30: Fly from Gondar to Aksum Transfer to Gondar Airport for flight to Aksum the ancient civilization place in Ethiopia. Sightseeing of Aksum include the prominent St. Mary of Zion Church, Stelae Park, Queen of Sheba’s Palace and Aksum Museum. Overnight in Aksum. Dec 1: Aksum Zion St. Mary Day This day hosts the remarkable event day of St. Mary of Zion annual celebration. The holiday clearly wonders tourists as to how ardent pilgrims make a huge mass to attend the one of the religious procession and momentous ceremony of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Dec 2: Fly from Akusm to Gondar to home Fly back to Addis Ababa in the morning and have optional city tour or spend free time in the city and departure to home.

Sep 25: Arrival Welcomed by Ethio Sights Tours representative on arrival and transfer to a hotel. Depending on arrival time possibly have either full day or half day city tour of Addis Ababa and overnight stay in the city. Sep 26: Meskel in Addis Ababa Participate in the Meskel celebrations taking place in Addis Ababa. Meskel is a unique religious festival commemorating the discovery of the True Cross. Overnight in Addis Ababa. Sep 27: Meskel Holiday Take a daylong holiday feast of Meskel in Addis Ababa. Explore the vibrant nightlife of Addis Ababa and enjoy traditional Ethiopian cuisine.

Jan 6: Addis Ababa to Lalibela Fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela and explore Lalibela, visiting the remarkable monolithic churches, including the iconic Church of St. George. Observe Christmas Eve in the city. Overnight hotel in Lalibela. Jan 7: Christmas in Lalibela Join the Ethiopian Christmas celebrations in Lalibela, which are renowned for their unique cultural and religious significance. Overnight in Lalibela. Jan 8: Lalibela Excursion Visit the surrounding monasteries and churches, such as Asheton Maryam and Nakuto La’ab. Overnight in Lalibela. Jan 9: Lalibela to Addis Ababa Fly back to Addis Ababa. Participate in a traditional coffee ceremony and indulge in delicious Ethiopian cuisine.