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8-Day Genna (Ethiopian Christmas) in Lalibela & Historic Circuit
Addis Ababa · Bahir Dar & Lake Tana · Gondar · Lalibela8 Days / 7 Nights2–12 travelers peopleModerate4.8 (9 reviews)8 Photos
Tour Overview
Celebrate Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) in the holy city of Lalibela. Join tens of thousands of white-robed pilgrims for the hypnotic all-night choral chants of Bet Maryam, Fasil Ghebbi castles, and Lake Tana.
Tour Highlights
All-night Christmas Eve vigil and cliff-edge liturgical chanting above Bet Maryam
Witness traditional Genna (Ethiopian field hockey) matches played by priests and elders
Complete guided tour of all 11 monolithic and semi-monolithic rock churches
17th-century royal castles of Emperor Fasilides in Gondar and painted angel ceiling
Boat cruise to ancient monastic treasury on Lake Tana
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Bole International Airport (2,355m). Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to view the fossil 'Lucy' and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Evening welcome dinner with traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Airport transferNational Museum (Lucy)Holy Trinity CathedralWelcome dinner
Stay: Hyatt Regency or Capital Hotel, Addis AbabaMeals: Dinner
Tour Photo Gallery
Captured moments & landscape highlights from this expedition (8 photos)
What's Included
Included
- All internal transfers and ground transportation
- Accommodation throughout the tour
- Expert English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees and permits
- Airport transfers
- Daily breakfast
Not Included
- International flights to/from Addis Ababa
- Travel insurance (required)
- Visa fees (Ethiopian e-visa: ~$82 USD)
- Personal spending and tips
Starting from
$2,190
per person based on 2 travelers (all internal flights included)
Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size2–12 travelers people
DifficultyModerate
RegionNorthern Ethiopia
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Operated by Find Ethiopia Tours
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