Addis Ababa
Meskel Festival in Addis Ababa
5hFree cancellation
Description
መልካም የመስቀል በአል/Happy Meskel Festival
The festival of Meskel, one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals is celebrated across Ethiopia on September 26th and 27th to commemorate the unearthing of the True Holy Cross of Christ by Queen Helena (Saint Helena) in the fourth century. The celebration includes the burning of a large bonfire known as Demera. The best place to experience the Meskel Festival is in the capital Addis Ababa at the famous Meskel Square. Meskel is also colorfully celebrated across the country, especially in the North and Southern parts of Ethiopia.
UNESCO has registered the Meskel festivity in the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2013
Highlights
- Tour di mezza giornata
- Tour a piedi
- Weather Dependent - Moderate
- Privati e di lusso
- Giri turistici privati
- Tour culturali
- Carnevale
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Tedesco, Inglese, Francese
Transfer included
Raduno al punto d'incontro
What's included
Included
- Guida di persona
Itinerary
- 1
Festival Meskel ad Addis Abeba
Admission included
Meeting point
Meskel Square, Addis Abeba
Useful information
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Viaggiatore0-120 anni€308
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