{"id":37587,"date":"2026-05-07T11:30:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intriqjourney.com\/hk\/?post_type=itinerary&#038;p=37587"},"modified":"2026-09-24T10:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T02:44:44","slug":"11-days-ethiopia-the-ancient-kingdoms-timket-festival-13-23-jan-2027-group-2","status":"publish","type":"itinerary","link":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/itinerary\/11-days-ethiopia-the-ancient-kingdoms-timket-festival-13-23-jan-2027-group-2\/","title":{"rendered":"11 DAYS ETHIOPIA: THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS &#038; TIMKET FESTIVAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\">Ethiopia is one of the world\u2019s most ancient civilizations, a land where history, faith, and living traditions intertwine across dramatic highland landscapes. This immersive journey follows Ethiopia\u2019s classic historic route, tracing royal capitals, sacred churches, and UNESCO-listed wonders while offering privileged insight into the country\u2019s enduring cultural identity. From sacred highland sanctuaries to medieval mountain strongholds, Ethiopia reveals itself as both profoundly spiritual and strikingly diverse.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW150948549 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW150948549 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW150948549 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW150948549 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW150948549 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW150948549 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\">Timed to coincide with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW150948549 BCX0\">Timket<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\">, Ethiopia\u2019s most important religious festival, the journey culminates in Gondar\u2019s extraordinary Epiphany celebrations at\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW150948549 BCX0\">Fasilides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\">\u2019 Bath. Highlights include Lalibela\u2019s rock-hewn churches, the castles of Gondar, Lake Tana\u2019s island monasteries, and Addis Ababa\u2019s national treasures. More than a sightseeing itinerary, this is an immersive encounter with Ethiopia\u2019s spiritual traditions, ceremonial life, and enduring sense of place.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW150948549 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ethiopia is one of the world\u2019s most ancient civilizations, a land where history, faith, and living traditions intertwine across dramatic highland landscapes. This immersive journey follows Ethiopia\u2019s classic historic route, tracing royal capitals, sacred churches, and UNESCO-listed wonders while offering privileged insight into the country\u2019s enduring cultural identity. From sacred highland sanctuaries to medieval mountain [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8342,"template":"","itinerary-tags":[581],"sub-region":[],"region":[50],"experience-level":[571,572],"language":[37],"interest":[43],"journey-type":[33],"country":[179],"class_list":["post-37587","itinerary","type-itinerary","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","itinerary-tags-full","region-africa","experience-level-history-heritage-culture","experience-level-nature-wildlife","language-english","interest-history-culture","journey-type-small-group-journeys","country-ethiopia"],"meta_box":{"popularity_score":"5","select_brands":[],"hotels_section_title":"","select_hotel":[11383,12275,12281,11380,12296,11385],"faq_content_block":[],"hotel_tour_tiers_title":"Hotels","tiers":[{"tierslabel":"Category 1 ","price_currency":"SGD","price_amount":"13880","price_unit":"Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD) ","hotel_tour_tiers":["11383","12275","12281","11380","12296","11385"]}],"intriq_note":"<p>Please note that all prices provided are indicative and may be adjusted based on your travel dates, party size, and any specific requirements you may have.<\/p>\n","intriq_inquire_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/contact-us\/","itinerary_banner":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1.png","filesize":2041383,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-300x132.png","width":300,"height":132,"mime-type":"image\/png","filesize":81253,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-300x132.png"},"large":{"file":"timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-1024x451.png","width":1024,"height":451,"mime-type":"image\/png","filesize":799645,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-1024x451.png"},"thumbnail":{"file":"timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-150x150.png","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/png","filesize":45412,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-150x150.png"},"medium_large":{"file":"timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-768x338.png","width":768,"height":338,"mime-type":"image\/png","filesize":468245,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-768x338.png"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"ID":"8342","name":"timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1.png","path":"\/var\/www\/html\/intriq\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1.png","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1-150x150.png","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1.png","title":"timket-festival-ethiopia-banner-1","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":false}],"start_date":"2027-01-13","end_date":"2027-01-23","duration_days":"11","duration_nights":"10","pricing_options":[{"price_label":"Twin sharing","price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"85580","price_unit":"Per Person"},{"price_label":"Single Supplement","price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"14080","price_unit":"Per Person"}],"promotions_grp":{"promo_title":"Early Bird Promo","promo_description":"First three bookings with deposit (limit to three rooms) will get complimentary upgrade to Executive Room in Sheraton Addis for 3 nights"},"download_itinerary_label":"","download_itinerary_attachment":[],"intro_content":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150948549 BCX0\">Ethiopia is one of the world\u2019s most ancient civilizations, a land where history, faith, and living traditions intertwine across dramatic highland landscapes. This immersive journey follows Ethiopia\u2019s classic historic route, tracing royal capitals, sacred churches, and UNESCO-listed wonders while offering privileged insight into the country\u2019s enduring cultural identity. 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Highlights include Lalibela\u2019s rock-hewn churches, the castles of Gondar, Lake Tana\u2019s island monasteries, and Addis Ababa\u2019s national treasures. More than a sightseeing itinerary, this is an immersive encounter with Ethiopia\u2019s spiritual traditions, ceremonial life, and enduring sense of place.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW150948549 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":"<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Witness\u00a0Timket\u00a0in Gondar, Ethiopia\u2019s most sacred festival of faith, procession, and living tradition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private briefing by a leading palaeontologist at the National Museum\u2019s restricted international research centre.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience authentic Ethiopia through private coffee ceremonies, honey wine tasting, and intimate family traditional dinners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encounter Ethiopia\u2019s most spectacular mountain scenery and\u00a0observe\u00a0endemic Gelada baboons in the wild<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most fully inclusive arrangements and accompanied by\u00a0Intriq\u2019s\u00a0Travel Concierge<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","itinerary_offer_title":"","itinerary_offer_content":"","offer_button_title":"","offer_button_url":"","outline_section_title":"Itinerary Outline","itinerary_outline_image":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival.jpg","filesize":71918,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-300x300.jpg","width":300,"height":300,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":13321,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-300x300.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":3995,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-768x768.jpg","width":768,"height":768,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":72185,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-768x768.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[],"alt":""},"ID":"47773","name":"Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival.jpg","path":"\/var\/www\/html\/intriq\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-150x150.jpg","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival.jpg","title":"Stepmap - Ethiopia The Ancient Kingdoms & Timket Festival","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Stepmap-Ethiopia-The-Ancient-Kingdoms-Timket-Festival.jpg 800w"}],"itinerary_note":"","day_by_day_itinerary":[{"itinerary_day_image":["8284"],"day_title":"13 January 2027 (Wed) Arrival in Addis Ababa","itinerary_content":"<b><span lang=\"EN-HK\">Arrival in Addis Ababa<\/span><\/b>\r\n\r\n<span lang=\"EN-HK\">Arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia\u2019s highland capital, and receive a warm welcome from your guide. Begin a gentle introduction to Ethiopia with a drive through Addis Ababa, offering first impressions of its vibrant streets and layered history. Continue to Entoto Hills, the former seat of Emperor Menelik II, where cooler air and panoramic views stretch across the capital below. This elevated vantage point provides a meaningful introduction to Ethiopia\u2019s imperial past and highland geography. <\/span>","day_hotel":"12275","meals_included_list":["lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8287"],"day_title":"14 January 2027 (Thu) Lalibela","itinerary_content":"<strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\">Flight to Lalibela<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157551207 BCX0\"><strong><span class=\"SCXW157551207 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\">Transfer to airport for a flight to Lalibela, Ethiopia\u2019s spiritual capital.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW157551207 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW157551207 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\">The small town of Lalibela, which is home to one of the world's most astounding sacred sites,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\">comprising<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\">\u00a0eleven medieval rock-hewn churches, each carved entirely out of a single piece of stone. 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This afternoon we visit the north-west cluster of these extraordinary churches, including the largest monolithic rock-hewn church of Bet\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW157551207 BCX0\">Medhane<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157551207 BCX0\">\u00a0Alem, and the iconic cross-shaped Bet Giyorgis.<\/span><\/span>","day_hotel":"12281","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8288"],"day_title":"15 January 2027 (Fri) Lalibela","itinerary_content":"<strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\">Rock-hewn Churches &amp; Coffee Ceremony\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW84052477 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW84052477 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\">Continue to visit the second group of the rock\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW84052477 BCX0\">churches,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\">\u00a0the south-east cluster of churches is more irregular in design. They include Bet Gebriel-Rafael, Bet Abba Libanos, Bet Lehem, Bet Emanuel, and Bet\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW84052477 BCX0\">Mercurios<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\">. According to legend, Bet Abba Libanos was built overnight by Lalibela's wife, Meskel Kebre, who was\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\">assisted<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\">\u00a0by a group of angels.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW84052477 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW84052477 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84052477 BCX0\">After that, explore markets in Lalibela, then take part in a traditional coffee ceremony. 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Here,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175473134 BCX0\">observe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175473134 BCX0\">\u00a0endemic Gelada baboons in their natural habitat and enjoy a short walk to a n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175473134 BCX0\">ear<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175473134 BCX0\">by waterfall over uneven terrain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>","day_hotel":"11383","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8293"],"day_title":"17 January 2027 (Sun) Simien Mountain Np","itinerary_content":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">Explore\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">Chennek<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW189633640 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW189633640 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">Journey deeper into the Simien Mountains to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW189633640 BCX0\">Chennek<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">, set at an altitude of approximately 3,620 metres and one of the park\u2019s most dramatic highland locations. This remote area is home to several of Ethiopia\u2019s endemic species, including the rare Walia ibex<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">though sightings are not guaranteed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">\u00a0-\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189633640 BCX0\">as well as klipspringers and bushbucks. The surrounding slopes are richly carpeted with giant lobelias and Afro-alpine vegetation, creating a striking high-altitude landscape unique to this region.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>","day_hotel":"11383","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8295"],"day_title":"18 January 2027 (Mon) Simien Mountain Np \/ Gondar","itinerary_content":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94480247 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94480247 BCX0\">Gondar's Royal Glory &amp;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW94480247 BCX0\">Timket<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94480247 BCX0\">\u00a0Eve<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW94480247 BCX0\"><strong><span class=\"SCXW94480247 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94480247 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-HK\" xml:lang=\"EN-HK\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94480247 BCX0\">Drive back to Gondar, enjoying scenic views and a sense of rural Ethiopia as the highlands gradually give way to the historic royal city. 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