Meskel Celebration for Evening Arrivals ETHF 05

Meskel Celebration for Evening Arrivals ETHF 05

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

Welcome to Ethiopia! Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, an ET-Holidays representative will be waiting for you with a sign displaying “ET-Holidays” to warmly welcome and assist you. You will then be transferred comfortably to Ethiopian Skylight Hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.                                             

 

Overnight: Skylight Hotel

After having breakfast at your hotel, you will have Addis Ababa city tour. The tour will give you a chance to learn so much history and culture of Ethiopia, you will have the chance to experience so many activities in Addis Ababa, and moreover to see amazing places and to interact with the local people.

  

This tour will include:

  • The National Museum: for historical relics and archeological findings, where you will visit the fossil remains of our ancient ancestor Lucy (Dinkinesh) dating back 3.5million years.
  • Cultural Coffee Ceremony: Ethiopia's coffee ceremony is an integral part of our social and cultural life. An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect and is an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality.
  • Cultural Shopping Experience: Experience authentic Ethiopian crafts, high quality handmade household products inspired by traditional Ethiopian patterns. Each luxurious piece is beautifully handmade and enriches the contemporary lifestyle.

 

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 sing. 

Transfer to the airport and departure.

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch 

What’s Included
  • 1Night accommodation
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking guide service throughout the tour program
  • Half day Addis Ababa city Tour
  • Attending eve of Meskel celebration
  • Meal plan: breakfast only
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers.
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what is 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

Early check-in and late check- outs are based on availability with 50% of room rate.

Child fare will be below 2 yrs. free of charge, & 5 to12 yrs. 75%of adult rate

Single Room Supplement:90.00USD price per

Other language speaking guide 80.00 USD/group.

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Highlights
Tour Name Meskel Celebration for Evening Arrivals ETHF 05
Sales Validity Start 10 August 2026
Sales Validity End 27 September 2026
Duration 2 days
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 USD 342
2 USD 233
3 USD 218
4 USD 212
5 to 7
USD 207
8 to 10
USD 188
11 to 12
USD 177