Itinerary

1. Day 01 – 25 September

   • Arrive in Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel.

   • If time permits, embark on a half-day city tour of the capital.

   • Visit selected sites in Addis Ababa (optional based on arrival time).

   • Check in at the hotel for personal activities and rest.

   Overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 02 – 26 September (Meskel Celebration Day)

   Begin the day with a half-day city tour of Addis Ababa before the festival.

   • Visit Trinity Cathedral.

   • Explore the National Museum.

   • Ascend Mount Entoto for panoramic views of the city.

   • Return to the hotel for lunch.

   • Proceed to Meskel Square with your admission card to secure your reserved seating.

   Observe and participate in the Meskel celebration:

   • Watch tens of thousands of people gather for the festival.

   • Experience processions led by church Priests, Deacons, and Choirs.

   • Listen to religious songs, prayers, and chantings related to Meskel.

   • Witness the bonfire, topped with yellow daisies-cross, being torched by the Archbishop around 06:30 PM.

   • After the bonfire turns to ash, observe devotees taking ash and smearing it on their bodies for blessings and healing.

   • Return to the hotel for overnight or transfer to the airport for departure.

   • End of services.