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Meskel is one of the most important ecclesiastical holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. It is also known as The Finding of the True Cross. In the 4th century Roman Empress Saint Helena (and mother of Constantine the Great) had a dream to light a bonfire; this is celebrated on Meskel eve known as Demera when bonfires are lit at dusk colorfully adorned with seasonal yellow “Meskel” flowers around which there is dancing and singing. In all parts of the county however, Meskel Day itself is observed with great celebration and festivity with friends and family and using ashes from the Demera fire, many Orthodox Christians will use the ash to mark their foreheads with the sign of the cross.
Upon your arrival time, pick up from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and quick refreshment, you will have Addis city tour that includes the Unity Park, National Museum and Trinity Cathedral. In the afternoon, you will attend the colorful celebration of the holiday. In the evening, you will have a cultural dinner at a traditional restaurant with local folkloric dances. Then, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel or Similar
After relaxing breakfast, pick up from hotel and transfer to Entoto Mountain Natural Park where you will enjoy the stunning view of the scenery and experience different activities.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Kuriftu tented camping Entoto Mountain
After breakfast then check out and transfer to airport to take outbound flight back home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Start dates |
Solo |
2 to 10 people |
29 Jun – 31 Dec 2022 |
$ 560 |
$ 400 |
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