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Meskel Festivals Tours In Addis Ababa
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Sep 27/2018: Demera – Eve ceremony of Meskel festival/
You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Meskel Square to attain the most colorful celebration Meskel. The Ge’ez word Meskel literally means Cross in which the celebration day named after. Meskel is the finding of the True Cross. It is celebrated among Christians in Ethiopia. It is marked by burning bone fire and also by religious hymn and different shows organized by youngsters from church school. Later you will be transferred to your hotel.
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You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Meskel Square to attain the most colorful celebration Meskel. The Ge’ez word Meskel literally means Cross in which the celebration day named after. Meskel is the finding of the True Cross. It is celebrated among Christians in Ethiopia. It is marked by burning bone fire and also by religious hymn and different shows organized by youngsters from church school. Later you will be transferred to your hotel.
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Overnight accommodation
- Dinner - Buffet dinner
- Lunch - Buffet lunch
- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Hotel/port drop-off
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Any Personal Expenses
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual
- Dress code is formal
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
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