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Timket Eve Package for Night Arrivals ETHF15

Timket Eve Package for Night Arrivals ETHF15

Overview
Timket meaning baptism in Ge’ez, is one of the most important and colorful religious festivals in Ethiopia. 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 of faith, unity, and tradition within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Activities
Activities

Arrive in the evening/night at Bole International Airport, meet and assist by ET-Representative andtransfer to your hotel.Meal: DinnerOvernight: Minimum (4*) hotel

According to your anticipated arrival time, meet and greet by ET-Holiday representative. Then after,you will start your day by attending the main Timket morning celebration, when the ceremony beginswith pre-sunrise rituals, which include the Kidane (Morning Prayer) and the Kidasse (the divineclergy). Then you will attend the blessing and sprinkling of blessed water on the assembledcongregation in commemoration of Christ’s baptism. And you will take the better part of the day beforethe procession breaks up by returning the Tabots (replica of the Ark of the Covenant) to the respectedchurches in the afternoon.

After spending Timket Holiday with some spiritual activities you will have a farewell dinner at acolorful Ethiopian cultural restaurant with music and dance.Meals: breakfast, Lunch and DinnerOvernight: Minimum (4*) hotel 

In the morning, after having breakfast you will start your City tour by visiting Entoto Natural Park at3,200 meters in elevation, Entoto Hill is sort of the roof of Addis Ababa and you will have theopportunity to see the panoramic views of the city with fresh air from the eucalyptus forests maximumof 1hr. and after that you will drive for 30min (10km) and visit: 


- The National Archaeological Museum of Ethiopia: Where you will visit the fossil remains of ourancient ancestor Lucy (Dinkinesh) dating back to 3.5 million years. Minimum of 1hr. 


- The Ethnological Museum: Housed in the former palace of Haile Selassie, which is now on thegrounds of Addis Ababa University. Here you will visit Anthropology, Ethno-Musicological, ArtGallery, Philatelic and Numismatics Collections. Minimum of 2hrs 

Lunch at a local RestaurantIn the afternoon drive for about 30min (8.4km) to visit the Coffee Museum at Hadero Coffee to learnabout the fascinating history of coffee starting from its discovery in Ethiopia to how it travelled to therest of the world and the interesting facts and stories about coffee indifferent countries, and you willhave a coffee testing experience. Maximum of 2hrs.- Addis Fine Art Gallery and ET Metro Art Gallery Maximum of 1hrs. 30minDinner at a local restaurant 

In the evening, transfer to the airport to take your international flight.Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

What’s Included
  • 2 Nights Accommodation on Twin /Double bad basis
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • All entrance fees
  • Attending Timket festival
  • Full day Addis Ababa city tour
  • 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 145.00. 

Other language speaking guide USD 80.00 per day.

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Highlights
Tour Name Timket Eve Package for Night Arrivals ETHF15
Sales Validity Start 30 October 2025
Sales Validity End 20 January 2026
Duration 3 day(s)
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 to 3
USD 595
4 to 5
USD 485
6 to 7
USD 450
8 to 9
USD 435
10 to 12
USD 430