Travel·Itineraries·Ethiopia — Lalibela & Timkat

Ethiopia — Lalibela & Timkat

Duration
10 days
Region
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Axum, Gondar
Best season
Jan (Timkat); Oct–Mar
Countries
Ethiopia

Ten days through one of the world's oldest Christian nations — the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the ancient holy city of Axum, and the castles of Gondar, ideally timed for the Timkat (Epiphany) festival. A premium niche pilgrimage of extraordinary uniqueness; internal flights link the highland sites and ease the long distances.

Day by day
Day 1 of 10

Depart home country

Overnight flight toward Addis Ababa. Begin reading the story of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and the Ark tradition.

Prayer & Worship

Opening commissioning prayer at the gate.

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