4 days tour

Gena โ€“ Ethiopian Christmas Tour

Gena โ€“ Ethiopian Christmas Tour

This tour includes:

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No COVID-19 restriction to enjoy this incredible trip.

Accommodation

Hotel (3 Nights)

Meals

2 Breakfast 3 Lunches 3 Dinner Drikable Water Coffee Tea

Guide

English speaking guide service at all destinations

Transport

Surface transport Fuel Driver

Not included:

Flights

If you come to Ethiopia with Ethiopian airline you will get discount for internal flights. After you booked your trip weโ€™ll help you to reserve your fight according to the itinerary with additional cost.

Insurance

Transport Insurance but please be aware that insurance policy will be according to Ethiopian law.

Others

Alcohol beverages Video filming and photography fees Tips and items of personal nature like laundry Souvenirs ete All expense that are not mentioned in the included part

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Itinerary of your trip Gena โ€“ Ethiopian Christmas Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: January 6: Lalibela Local Market, Yimrhanne Kirstos Church & Ghena Eve Ceremony
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: January 6: Lalibela Local Market, Yimrhanne Kirstos Church & Ghena Eve Ceremony

      Fly to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the Town (40minute) and visit the rock hewn churches of Lalibela.

      After checking at your Hotel we will drive to one of the best market of the year, over 150,000 people will gather in the market to buy and exchange things.

      After Lunch: with 4ร—4 Drive to YemrehaneKirstos(2hur) visit the marble churches called Yimrhannekirstos, which predates the Lalibela churches and was built using a completely different style of construction involving marble and wood. The church is built inside a cave. Pass through different villages and learn about local crops on different plateaus, specular view till your reach the church. return to Lalibela.

      After diner around 10:00pm we will go to St. Marry church to attending the colorful Gena eve ceremony, we will stay at the church as long as you wish. Overnight hotel 

  • Day 2 Day 2: January 7: Lalibela Churches & Bezakulu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: January 7: Lalibela Churches & Bezakulu

      The special hymen of the day is known as BezaKullu (literally it means the Redeemer of all) dancers, systra in their hands and singing the hymns of the holiday. Sway all together from north to south to the rhythm of the big drams. The dance is said to symbolize the praise made by the angels and shepherds at the night of Christmas. The chanters on the top of the courtyard (the surrounding trench) represent the angels of the haven and those at the bottom symbolize the shepherds of Bethlehem.

      After breakfast drive to the site where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopians most famous Rock Hewn churches, mostly referred by many as the living wonders of the world, this churches are, they have been here for at list 900 years, an active christen shrine, the spiritual center of the counters religious life. The monolithic churches where carved out of 2600-sq natural rock terrace in the twelve century AD by king lalibela.

      BeteMedhanialem, the largest monolithic Rock hewn churches of the world, Magers 37.7 ft in Height, covers an area of almost 2625 Square ft and has walls that are up to 6 feet thick. A plain building supported by 36 pillars on the inside and anther 38 pillars around the outside. BjteMedhanialem modeled on the original st.Merryzion church build by king Ezana in 4th century at axum.

      The Rock hewn churchs that we will visit today before lunch will be the first group of churches included: BeteMedhanialem, Bete Mariam, BeteMeskel, BeteDenagl and BeteGologota Michal

      After lunch  we will continue our journey in  To Ethiopians long and marvellous past with a visit to other sent Lalibela  Remarkable churches. There architecture and artistry must be seen to be believed.

      The Rock Hewn Churches that we will visit this afternoon the second group of churches and St, Gorge it included: BeteGebral, BeteMerquros, BeteEmanule, Betelehiam ,Bete Aba Libanos and BeteGhiorgis .

      Once we finished visiting the second group of churches and we will walk to the village so the complex bewildering labyrinth of underground Tunnels to the monastery where the monks and nuns live. Overnight hotel 

  • Day 3 Day 3: January 8: Asheten Mariam Monastery & Community Trekking
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: January 8: Asheten Mariam Monastery & Community Trekking

      After early Breakfast trek to visit the monastery church of Asheten Maryam (3150m). Ashtenmariam monastery located 2:00hur walk from Lalibela, enjoy the spectacular view starting you left the town, Ashetenmariamwas  the first church of king lalibela but Lalibela didnโ€™t finished the church it was completed by his nephew and successor king Nakutelab. The church has ancient sculptures. After you visit the church walk to the near hill to enjoy the panoramic view of the area.

      After a short break Trek more 1:30 hur to lalibelahudad Eco lodge 3300m positioned to take in 360 degree views over the surrounding countryside. Pass through different villages and crops on different plateaus as you climb higher. Have your lunch at the LalibelaHudad Eco lodge and spend the reminder of the afternoon watching black Ghelada baboons grazing, plant of bird life and mountain hyraxโ€ฆEtc

      Let in the afternoon, in another direction return back to Lalibela 2:00hur on the way we will have a stop in the Local village to learn about the life of the local people including farming practices, cattle rearing and local traditions or walk to the childrenโ€™s school to teach any subject you would like to teach. Overnight hotel 

  • Day 4 Day 4: January 9: Flay Back To Addis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: January 9: Flay Back To Addis

      After breakfast we will drop you at the airport for your flight to addis abeba.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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