16 - Days tour to northern historic route & Southern Omo valley (Epiphany in Gonder 2019) - Ethiopia

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1 Mobile: Tel: Fax: Web: Days tour to northern historic route & Southern Omo valley (Epiphany in Gonder 2019) - Ethiopia Trip Type:- Historic Route and Festival Tour Tour Code :-YET-F04:1 Private Journey 12 Days:- Jan.15/2019-Jan.31/2019 Timket is the greatest festival of the Ethiopian year, falling just 2 weeks after Ethiopian Christmas. It is actually a 3-day affair preceded by the eve of Timket when the dramatic processions take place through a night of fasting, to the great day itself and the commemoration of Christ s baptism in the Jordan River. Ketera, the Eve of Timket is when the Priests bring out the Tabots replicas of the 2 tablets of laws received by Moses, which are normally housed inside the altar symbolizing the Ark of the Covenant. Priests bless the water of the pool or river where the next day s celebration will take place. It is the Tabot, rather than the church building which is consecrated and given extreme reverence. Visitors have the unique chance to experience a festival lost to the rest of the world. Trip Highlights Visit the vibrant city of Addis Ababa Attend Celebration of Timket ("Ethiopian Epiphany"). Experience Ethiopian Orthodox Christian doctrines and traditions. Be amazed by the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Enjoy the magnificent nature and endemic wildlife of the Simien Mountains. Explore the ancient city of Axum, Stale Park and also the last resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Discover the Camlet of Africa Gondar. Boat Trip on Lake Tana to visit the ancient island monasteries. See the source Blue Nile River and Blue Nile Falls. Meet various ethnic group Tribes. Visit colorful and exuberant markets. Special occasion ceremonies

Boat trip on Lack Chamo Try the varied Ethiopian food Day. 01 (Jan.15 2019) Arrival of Addis Ababa Arrival Addis Ababa Meet Yama Ethiopia Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Day. 02: (Jan.

2 Boat trip on Lack Chamo Try the varied Ethiopian food Day. 01 (Jan ) Arrival of Addis Ababa Arrival Addis Ababa Meet Yama Ethiopia Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Day. 02: (Jan ) Arrival of Addis Ababa and Sight seeing Arrival Addis Ababa, Meet Yama Ethiopia Tours representatives then transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time make sightseeing in Addis Ababa. The sightseeing includes the national museum (where you can see the Lucy fossil skeleton found) the Ethnological museum, Trinity cathedral church, Entoto hills and Merkato. Day. 03: (Jan ) Fly to Bahir dar and excursion to Lake Tana and Blue Nile falls In the morning transfer to airport to fly to Bahir dar. After break in the hotel make boat trip on Lake Tana and visit two or three of its beautiful and interesting islands with their medieval period monasteries. Covering over 3500sq km, Lake Tana is Ethiopia s largest lake and is famous as the home of the monasteries established on some 20 of its 37 islands. Most churches in the monasteries have interesting paintings and contain a collection of church treasures and beautiful old manuscripts.

In afternoon drive to Tis Isat (smoking of Fire) waterfall, Previous it was one of the most spectacular falls in Africa, 400m wide when in flood and dropping over a sheer chasm more than 45m deep,

But since a dam has been built upstream, the waterfall is reduced and has lost some of its former splendor but specially now in the rain time, it is still impressive.

3 In afternoon drive to Tis Isat (smoking of Fire) waterfall, Previous it was one of the most spectacular falls in Africa, 400m wide when in flood and dropping over a sheer chasm more than 45m deep, the thunderous noise could be heard long before arrival and the spray that is thrown up could be felt up to a kilo meters away. But since a dam has been built upstream, the waterfall is reduced and has lost some of its former splendor but specially now in the rain time, it is still impressive. And also the walk to the waterfall is nice and you can enjoy nature and watch birds. Keep an eye out for parrots, bee-eaters, lovebirds and Turacos. Day. 04: (Jan ) Driver to Gonder and Sightseeing for Castles and Debre Birhan Selassie Attend 1 st day Timket (Epiphany) Early morning after breakfast drive to Gonder and visit the Royal Enclosure that is surrounded by high stone walls containing the ruins of 17th century palaces of king Fasiladas, king Iyasu and queen Mentewab and different other buildings. The castles are a mixture of Ethiopian, European and probably also Indian styles. According to descriptions of 17th century travelers, the interior of the castle of king Fasiladas was extremely luxurious, decorated with gold, ivory and precious stones.

the Arch and many people celebrate the fest colorfully with religious sound and dressing code. Then visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church meaning Trinity at the Mount of Light.

4 After noon attained first day of Timeket ceremony very color full event. People walking to bath place with replica of Arc of Covent Day. 05: (Jan. 19/2019) Attend the 2 nd day Timket (Epiphany) ceremony In the morning visit the colorful day of Timket ceremony in Gonder early in the morning watch the people get baptizing in the big bath near to the Arch and many people celebrate the fest colorfully with religious sound and dressing code. Then visit Debre Berhan Selassie Church meaning Trinity at the Mount of Light. It has rectangular structure and ceilings are decorated with beautiful winged angels, and its walls with impressive scenes depicting biblical events, including the life of Christ, Mary, and the saints and martyrs. There is also a painting of the church s founder, Emperor Iyasu I. Day.06 : (Jan. 20/2019) Drive to Simien Mountains National park

After breakfast drive to the jagged panorama of the Simien Mountains National Park, famed for its exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation, and unique wildlife, where you may spot the endemic

5 After breakfast drive to the jagged panorama of the Simien Mountains National Park, famed for its exclusive landscape, afro-alpine vegetation, and unique wildlife, where you may spot the endemic Wallia Ibex, Gelada Baboon troops, Bushbuck, Klipspringer. However, as we stay for one night we will enjoy the dramatic scenery and a troop friendly Gelada Baboon at very close distance and Birds such as Chestnut-napped Francolin, Mountain Thrush, Thick-billed Raven, Lammergeyer, White-collared Pigeon and Ankober Serin just to name a few and beautiful escarpment to view the beautiful and green valley, wondering the long day eating and grooming of Gelada Baboon families. and then trace back to the Lodge Day. 07: (Jan. 21/2019) Drive Simien Mountains Axum In the morning after breakfast drive to Axum via Tekeze Valley. Day. 08: (Jan. 22/2019) Full day Sightseeing in Axum Morning after breakfasts explore the city. Visit the interesting museum in Stelae field, the impressive Stelae Fields and also the grounds of the 16th-century Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion, home of the original Ark of the Covenant, Queen of Sheba ruin palace and Tomb of Kaleb and Gebre Meskel at certain place will be dropped for souvenir and stretching your legs to the hotel.

living volcanic tuff with super architectural skill that the world has never seen, yet elsewhere. UNESCO registers these churches as world heritage.

6 Day.09: (Jan. 23/2019) Fly to Lalibela and visit rock hewn churches. In the morning after breakfast fly to Lalibela and visit the first group of the magnificent rockhewn churches of Lalibela which are carved out of living volcanic tuff with super architectural skill that the world has never seen, yet elsewhere. UNESCO registers these churches as world heritage. Among churches of this group Bete Medahine Alem (house of the redeemer) is the largest with 5 aisles, 72 pillars, vaulted dome and molding decoration. Bete Mariam (house of St. Marry) is the most decorated among the rock hewn churches.

Day.10: (Jan. 24/2019) More Excursions in Lalibela In the morning excursion to Yemerhane Kirstos cave church outside of Lalibela through beautiful mountainous land scape of last region.

Bete Giorgis (the house of George) is the finest of all the churches in Lalibela for which reason art historians conclude that this church is carved at the end of the cluster, after the masons have

7 Day.10: (Jan. 24/2019) More Excursions in Lalibela In the morning excursion to Yemerhane Kirstos cave church outside of Lalibela through beautiful mountainous land scape of last region. Back to the hotel for lunch and after noon visit the second group of the rock-hewn churches; Bete Emanuel (house of Emanuel) is architecturally the finest. Bete Giorgis (the house of George) is the finest of all the churches in Lalibela for which reason art historians conclude that this church is carved at the end of the cluster, after the masons have developed their skill to carve the church in such extraordinary perfection. Day.11: (Jan. 25/2019) Fly back to Addis and drive to Awassa In the morning after breakfast transfer to the air port and fly back to Addis Ababa. Meet the vehicle and driver then transfer to Awassa to the rift valley lakes region. Day.12: (Jan. 26/2019) Visit Fish market and drive to Arba Minch Via Dorze village In the morning visit local fish market at Lake Awassa then proceed driving to Arba minch with some stops to visit Dorze people on the way. Among their very interesting cultures are their houses built from bamboo way of life and cultivation of the false banana (from which they extract their local bread, called Kotcho. Day. 13: (Sun. Jan. 27/2019) Boat trip on Lake Chamo and drive to Turmi In the morning after breakfast make boat trip excursion on Lake Chamo to see some crocodiles, Hippos and a lot of water birds.then drive to Turmi on the way visit Konso tribe village. Konso tribe is known for their unique social life structure and practicing the agriculture terracing.

river by wooden local boat then come back to Turmi in the afternoon to visit the nearby hammer

8 Day. 14: (Mon. Jan. 28/2019) Excursion to Omorate Excursion to Omorate to visit the Dasenach tribes across the Omo river by wooden local boat then come back to Turmi in the afternoon to visit the nearby hammer tribe village, also possibility to see special occasion ceremonies like wedding and ritual. Day.15: (Tue. Jan. 29/2019) Drive to Jinka via Karo Village via Dimka Tuesday Market Morning drive to drive to Jinka via Karo tribes village Via Dimeka to attend the Tuesday market which tracts neighboring tribes from the area like Hammer, Karo and sometimes Dassanech tribes.

The origin of this tradition is not known but the Mursi themselves consider it as something that makes them distinguish from the surrounding tribes.

9 Day.16: (Wen. Jan. 30/2019) Excursion to Mursi village and drive to Arba Minch Early morning excursion to Mursi tribes village. Mursi tribes is the most famous tradition includes the lip plate worn by the women. The origin of this tradition is not known but the Mursi themselves consider it as something that makes them distinguish from the surrounding tribes. Then drive to Arba Minch. Day.17: (Thu. Jan. 31/2019) Drive back to Addis and departure Early mornings after breakfast drive back to Addis and en route you can visit Tiya stelae. Evening fare well dinner and transfer to airport to fly back home. End of the Tour

10 PRICE INCLUDED Accommodation:- Best available accommodations, please see the detail hotel listing and arrangement below Meal plan:- (BB meal plan) Bed and Breakfast in DBL/TWIN /SGL room. Transportation:- (all internal flight and all ground transportation) All domestic flight cost including the following sector ADDIS BAHIRDAR AXUM LALIBELA PRICE EXCLUDED International air tickets, Any meal which is not mentioned in the included part Alcohol beverages, Tourist Insurance, Video filming and photography fees, Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc LALIBELA-ADDIS 4WD Land Cruiser(1 Car to 4 person for all attraction and trip to all destinations. Entrance fee:- All entrance fee in the sight, village, national park All not mentioned in the included part Guiding service:-english speaking guide for the whole tour Boat trips:- Boat trips at lake Tana Government tax:- Price quote include government tax N o Hotel listing List of hotels Type Bed No of Nights Website address Destinati on 01 Jupiter International DBL/TWN/ SGL 2 Addis Ababa 02 Avanti Blue Nile/Abay minch DBL/TWN/ SGL 1 nchlodge.com Bahir Dar Lodge 03 Goha hotel(any Available hotel for DBL/TWN/ SGL 2 Gonder

11 Epiphany) 05 Simien/ Limalimo DBL/TWN/ SGL 1 Simien Lodge om 04 Sabian hotel DBL/TWN/ SGL 2 Axum 02 Mountainview/Marib DBL/TWN/ SGL 2 Lalibela ela/ Panaromic view hotelmaribela.com Haile/Lewi Resort 1 DBL/TWIN 1 Awassa Paradise lodge/haile Resort Buska Lodge/Turmi Lodge Eco Omo Lodge/Resort Hotel DBL/TWN/ SGL 2 Arba minch DBL/TWN/ SGL 2 Turmi DBL/TWN/ SGL 1 Jinka Detail price quotation Price for 1 person = 7,100 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 2 person = 4,095 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 3 person = 3,626 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 4 person = 3,420 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 5 person = 3,226 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 6 person = 2,926 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 7 person = 2,885 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 8 person = 2,760 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 9 person = 2,752 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 10 person = 2,615 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 11 person = 2,670 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 12 person = 2,699 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET.

12 Price for 13 person = 2,720 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 14 person = 2,520 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 15 person = 2,543 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 16 person = 2,602 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 17 person = 2,534 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 18 person = 2,470 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 19 person = 2,484 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 20 person = 2,479 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 21 person = 2,498 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 22 person = 2,430 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 23 person = 2,439 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 24 person = 2,426 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. Price for 25 person = 2,445 USD/person for the whole route, if international flight is with ET. If other airlines = 270 USD/person additional for flight SRS( Single Supplement ) = 670 USD/Person

12 Days ( Meskel Festival) with the Historic Route of Ethiopia

Mobile: +251-930-034888 Tel: +251-116-628710 Fax: +251-116-180989 E-mail:yamatours@gmail.com, Web: www.yamatoursethiopia.com 12 Days ( Meskel Festival) with the Historic Route of Ethiopia Ø Trip Type Cultural