Meskel(The Finding Of The True Cross) Festival (27 September) Meskel (27 September) commemorates the alleged 4th century discovery of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified. The largest 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 dance. On This One Day Tours You Will • The Witness the ancient Remarkable Meskel Festival Celebration In Addis Ababa at Meskel Square • Be Wondered On The Style Of Celebration Of The Festivals By Deacons ,Priests ,Bishops & The Pilgrimage • Enjoy the magnificent view of Addis Ababa from the top of MNT Entoto • See the shopping opportunity of holid...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VIP ENTRANCE FEE FOR THE FESTIVALS
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
ACCOMMODATION AND PERSONAL EXPENSES
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meskel(The Finding Of The True Cross) Festival (27 September) Meskel (27 September) commemorates the alleged 4th century discovery of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified. The largest 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 dance. On This One Day Tours You Will • The Witness the ancient Remarkable Meskel Festival Celebration In Addis Ababa at Meskel Square • Be Wondered On The Style Of Celebration Of The Festivals By Deacons ,Priests ,Bishops & The Pilgrimage • Enjoy the magnificent view of Addis Ababa from the top of MNT Entoto • See the shopping opportunity of holid...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VIP ENTRANCE FEE FOR THE FESTIVALS
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
ACCOMMODATION AND PERSONAL EXPENSES
Itinerary
1
National Museum of Ethiopia
You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil.
3 hours
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Mercato Market
Merkato which is the largest outdoor market in the entire Africa.
30 minutes
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Meskel Square
Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Meskel Square to attain the most colorful celebration Meskel. The Ge’ez word Meskel literally means Cross in which the celebration day named after. Meskel is the finding of the True Cross. It is celebrated among Christians in Ethiopia. It is marked by burning bone fire and also by religious hymn and different shows organized by youngsters from church school. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.
