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Timket at Gondar Fasilides ETHF12

Timket at Gondar Fasilides ETHF12

Overview
Timket meaning baptism in Ge’ez, is one of the most important and colorful religious festivals inEthiopia. It commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist.Celebrated annually on January 19 (or January 20 in a leap year), Timket is a vibrant expression offaith, unity, and tradition within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Activities
Activities

In the morning, fly to Gondar once was the Royal Capital of Ethiopia which was founded in 1636by Emperor Fasilides. It was a hub of art, music and literature for Ethiopia. Upon arrival meet andgreet by ET-Holiday representative. Then after, visit the Royal enclosure, Fasilides bath and thefascinating Debre Birhan Selassie church with its breath-taking 17th Century wall and ceilingpaintings. MAX of 5hrs. Sightseeing.Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Cultural Restaurant)Overnight: Minimum (4*) Hote

In the afternoon, you will have City tour of Gondar for about 4hrs. Then after, in the afternoonyou will attend the celebration of Timket which starts on the afternoon of this day(19th January) known as ’Ketera’ refers to the making of a dam, as it is common to make adam in places where there is no river water for the celebration of Timket. The “Tabot” (replicaof the Ark of the Covenant) is taken out of each church and borne aloft by high priests to thenearest river, lake or pond where the communal baptism is to take place the next day. Youwill experience the procession by attending chanting and dancing crowds in dazzling whitetraditional dress, which contrasts with the colors of the ceremonial robes and sequinedvelvet umbrellas of the priests. The Tabots stay overnight near the water and ceremoniescontinue overnight.Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerOvernight: Minimum (4*) Hotel 

The main Timket celebration starts this day morning, when the ceremony begins with pre-sunriserituals, which include the Kidane (Morning Prayer) – ኪዳን and the Kidasie (the divine clergy) –ቅዳሴ. Then you will attend the blessing and sprinkling of blessed water on the assembledcongregation in commemoration of Christ’s baptism at Fasiladas bath. Then after you will takethe better part of the day before the procession breaks by returning the Tabots to the churchesin the afternoon. By afternoon, all the Tabots (except the Tabot from St. Michael’s Church), arereturned to their churches in a procession with the priests and young people animated and leapinglike King David in the Bible.Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner/Cultural RestaurantOvernight: Minimum (4*) Hotel 

Transfer to the airport to take your international flight
What’s Included
  • 3 Nights Accommodation on Twin /Double bed basis
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • All entrance fees
  • Attending eve and main Timket festival
  • Scout /ranger
  • English speaking Guide fees
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • One liter of mineral water per person per day
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

Special Note
Note: Child fare will be below 2 yrs. free of charge, & 5 to12 yrs. 75% of the adult fair.Single Room Supplement: USD 250.00.Other language speaking guide USD 150.00 per day.
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Highlights
Tour Name Timket at Gondar Fasilides ETHF12
Sales Validity Start 30 October 2025
Sales Validity End 20 January 2026
Duration 4 day(s)
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 USD 1117
2 USD 888
3 to 4
USD 805
5 to 6
USD 778
7 to 8
USD 743
9 to 10
USD 361
11 to 12
USD 355