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Meskel Festival Morning Arrival

Meskel Festival Morning Arrival

Overview

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

Activities
Activities

After having breakfast at your hotel, you will have an Addis Ababa city tour. This tour will give you a glimpse of Ethiopia. In addition to learning so much about the history and culture of the country, your tour has entitled you to a chance to experience so many activities in Addis Ababa, and moreover to see amazing places and to interact with the local people. Unity Park, which is in the grand palace, National Museum for

historical relics and archeological findings, Ethnographic Museum has a varied array of artifacts, icon & cross and & Holy trinity Cathedral Church.

After a relaxing lunch you will attend Meskel (the finding of the true cross) festival. Meskel is one of the most important ecclesiastical holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. It commemorates the discovery of the True cross on which Jesus was crucified. The largest bonfire ceremony takes place in Addis Ababa’s Meskel Square, where hundreds of thousands of people gather to watch the colorfully dressed priests chant, pray and dance.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Lunch at Union cocktail bar, Dinner at Cultural restaurant

After breakfast transfer to the airport and departure. End of the tour.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

What’s Included
  • 1-Night accommodation on double/twin bed basis
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • All entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking guide service throughout the tour program
  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Ground transportation per package itinerary
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what's included section
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation                                                                    Penalty

More than 30 days before arrival                                              No fees

Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival               25% of the total value

Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival               50% of the total value

Less than 07 days before the date of arrival                         100% of the total value


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Highlights
Tour Name Meskel Festival Morning Arrival
Sales Validity Start 29 April 2025
Sales Validity End 30 September 2025
Duration 2 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 USD 387
2 USD 278
3 USD 272
4 USD 255
5 USD 245
6 USD 220
7 to 10
USD 210