In September we attend the Meskal festival which has been celebrated for over 1600 years. Please note that this departure is 2 days longer than the standard departure with an extra day in Addis Ababa. We will experience the Meskal processions in Addis Ababa. Itinerary Day 1: arrive Addis Ababa. Overnight Hotel Day 2:in Addis (Meskal Day Procession) .Overnight Hotel Day 3: fly to Axum- Visit Axum stele, Museums, churches and Archeological sites.Overnight Hotel Day 4: fly to Lalibela -Visit the 11 rock hewn churches.Overnight Hotel Day 5: in Lalibela -Visit Yimrahine Kirstos cave church and Asheten mariam.Overnight Hotel Day 6: fly to Gondar- Visit Castle of Gondar, bath of fasiledes and Debrebirhan sillasie churche.Overnight Hotel Day 7: Drive to Bahir Dar- Visit Blue Nile falls and lake Tana monasteries.Overnight Hotel Day 8: fly to Addis.Overnight Hotel Day 9: departure