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Timket (Epiphany) Festival for Transit Passengers ETHF16

Timket (Epiphany) Festival for Transit Passengers ETHF16

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

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 a colorfulEthiopian cultural restaurant with music and dance.

What’s Included
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • All entrance fees
  • 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. 

Other language speaking guide USD 80.00 per day

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Highlights
Tour Name Timket (Epiphany) Festival for Transit Passengers ETHF16
Sales Validity Start 30 October 2025
Sales Validity End 20 January 2026
Duration 1 day(s)
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 to 3
USD 118
4 to 5
USD 88
6 to 7
USD 77
8 to 9
USD 65
10 to 12
USD 62