We begin our tour in Addis Ababa with a celebration of Timket, an Ethiopian religious holiday. This, and many treasures ensue, including being personally escorted to art and cultural centers in Addis by renowned Ethiopian artist Wosene Worke Kosrof, visiting Ethiopian’s historic cities of Lalibella, Axum, and Gondor and experiencing Ethiopian culture through its savory food, scenic country side, and colorful markets. MAS club members at the Patron level or above receive a $150 discount off tour price.
Ethiopia. Africa’s oldest culture. Birthplace of mankind (“Lucy”). Home of the eighth wonder of the world. Birthplace of Artist Wosene Worke Kosrof.
Our tour begins in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where we will be personally accompanied by internationally renowned artist Wosene Worke Kosrof (www.wosene.com). We experience the festival of Timket – an Ethiopian religious celebration. Through Wosene’s eyes, we enjoy the art and cultural pulse of the city – visiting its galleries, museums, and art centers -- and meeting its artists, personally arranged by Wosene.
From Addis Ababa, we travel by air to Ethiopia’s ancient cities of Lalibella, Axum, and Gondar.
Our tour includes:
Round trip international flights
All Ethiopia domestic flights
All transfers between airport/hotels
All land transportation and boat cruise on Lake Tana
All hotels (double occupancy/single supplement)
Some meals (e.g. Daily Breakfast, Welcome and Farewell Dinner, some Lunch tours)
Entrance fees to tour sites
Expert tour guides
Millennium Arts Salon 2010 travel bags
MAS “salon soirees”
Cost: $3800.00 ($3650.00 for MAS Salon Club Members at Patron level and above). Single Supplement $340.00
For information about this tour from an experienced Ethiopian traveler, contact Agnes Powell, phone: (301) 982-0275, email: agnesp1@verizon.net
