Quick Summary
5-Day Ethiopian Meskel Festival and Lalibela Tour is a 5 days tour in Ethiopia via the Addis Ababa / Lalibela (Town) /Addis Ababa (City) route, starting from USD 1412. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
5 days
Addis Ababa / Lalibela (Town) /Addis Ababa (City)
USD 1412
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 5-Day Ethiopian Meskel Festival and Lalibela Tour
One of Ethiopia’s more popular attractions to catch the eye and interest of tourists is the yearly Meskel celebration. The September Meskel Festival marks the finding of the True Cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. The festival is ancient, dating back over 1,600 years. It is celebrated with yellow Meskel daisies placed on top of huge bonfires that are lit in the evening in front of the throngs of celebrants.
- Duration: 5 days
- Route: Addis Ababa / Lalibela (Town) /Addis Ababa (City)
- Starts at: USD 1412
Highlights for 5-Day Ethiopian Meskel Festival and Lalibela Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa and City Tour
Day 2: Fly to Lalibela and Visit
Day 3: Visit Yimirhane Kiristos and The second Clusture of Lalibela Churhces
Day 4: Attending Meskel Festival and Asheten Mariam Monastery
Day 5: Fly back to Addis Ababa