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Ethiopian/African Millennium

Ethiopia having its own ancient calendar and clock that it still uses, it celebrates it’s new year every year on the 11th September and every four year on the 12 September because of leap year. Exceptionally, this year it will celebrate it’s millennium on the 12th, September 2007, 7 years after the rest of the world. There were times when Ethiopia's prominence reached its climax on several occasions; times when Ethiopia inspired the world as one of the pioneers of early civilization, not to mention its reputation as the cradle of mankind. During this day Ethiopia will reflect in to its past in a unique way. Come, celebrate with us this African Millennium, and witness an ancient history and culture that has passed millennia after millennia intact to this day.

Ethiopian Millennium tour with the Historic Route
Duration: 12 nights/ 13 days
Transport: Air
Program: Ethiopian Millennium
Tour Code: GHET-FD-001

Activities: colorful festival, ancient history, age-old culture, breathtaking highland scenery, waterfalls, castles, rock churches, archeology

Arrive Addis Ababa: September 05, 2007
Departure: September 15, 2007

Day 01: Sept. 05: Arrive Addis Ababa. O/N Addis Ababa hotel.
Day 02: 06: Full day city tour of Addis Ababa. Special traditional night with live cultural dance show. O/N hotel.
Day 03: 07: Fly to Bahir Dar & visit the local market and drive 35 K.M to visit the Blue Nile Falls. O/N hotel.
Day 04: 08: Boat cruise over Lake Tana to Goragora en-route visit the island monasteries. From Gorgora Drive to Gondar. O/N hotel.
Day 05: 09: Full day in Gondar. Visit the 17 century castles & Debrebirhan Selassie Church. O/N hotel.
Day 06: 10: Full day excursion to the Simien Mountains Park en route visit Felasha (black Jews) Village. O/n hotel.
Day 07: 11: Fly to Lalibela and discover the rock-hewn churches, from the 12th century AD. At night participate in the special Millennium eve program together with the crowd being at Bete Mariam Rock-Hewn Church. After church, participate in a special millennium eve program arranged by GHET. O/N hotel
Day 08: 12: Attend the early morning New Year special ceremony at Bete Mariam church. Afternoon at leisure. O/N hotel.
Day 09: 13: Fly to Axum and visit, the obelisk field; visit Queen Shebas’ Palace, Kaleb’s Tomb, archeological museum and Tision Mariam Church-the last resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. O/N hotel
Day 10: 14: Excursions to the 6th century monastery of Debre Damo and pre-Christian temple of Yeha. O/N hotel.
Day 11: 15: Fly to Addis Ababa. P.M at leisure in Addis and evening departure.

Ethiopian Meskel: Finding of the Real Cross

Meskel is celebrated by dancing, feasting, and lighting a massive bonfire known in Ethiopian tradition as "Damera". At the capital, Meskel Square hundred thousands of people gather to celebrate the event every year. Meskel is one of the most colorful and highly celebrated festivals in Ethiopia. Meskel is celebrated on the 27/28 September each year.

Ethiopian Meskel Festival at Addis Ababa (the finding of the True Cross)
Duration: 12 nights/ 13 days
Transport: Air
Program: Ethiopian Meskel
Tour Code: GHET-FD-002

Activities: colorful festival, ancient history, age-old culture, breathtaking highland scenery, waterfalls, castles, rock churches, archeology

Arrive Addis Ababa: September 16, 2007
Depart Addis Ababa: September 28, 2007

Day 01: Sept. 16: Arrive Addis Ababa. O/N Addis Ababa, hotel.
Day 02: 17: Full day city tour of Addis Ababa. O/N hotel.
Day 03: 18: Fly to Bahir Dar. Visit the local market and the Blue Nile Falls. O/N hotel.
Day 04: 19: Full day boat cruise over Lake Tana to Gorgora en route visit the island monasteries. From Gorgora Drive to Gondar. O/N hotel.
Day 05: 20: Full day in Gondar. Visit the 17 century castles , Debrebirhan Selassie Church. O/N hotel.
Day 06: 21: Full day excursion to the Simien Mountains Park en route visit Felasha (black Jews) village. O/n hotel.
Day 07: 22: Fly to Lalibela and discover the rock-hewn churches, from the 12th century AD. O/N hotel.
Day 08: 23: Mule ride and walk to 13th century monastery church out side the town and afternoon visit the res of the churches. O/N hotel.
Day 09: 24: Fly to Axum and visit, the obelisk field; visit Queen Shebas’ Palace, Kaleb’s Tomb, archeological museum and Tision Mariam Church-the last resting place of the Ark of the Covanent. O/N hotel
Day 10: 25: Excursions to the 6th century monastery of Debre Damo and pre-Christian temple of Yeha. O/N hotel.
Day 11: 26: Fly to Addis Ababa. Afternoon at leisure. O/N hotel.
Day 12: 27: In the morning city tour of Addis Ababa. In the afternoon, attend the Meskel Celebration. O/N hotel.
Day 13: 28: Day at leisure in Addis Ababa and evening departure.

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