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Page 1: Ethiopia: Cradle of Civilization€¦ · Cradle of Civilization January 22-February 5, 2021. Dear VMFA Members, Join VMFA on an exclusive 15-day small group tour to Ethiopia – a

An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Members of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

15 days for $5,997 total price from Washington, DC($5,395 air & land inclusive plus $602 airline taxes and fees)

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,

six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s

Best Tour Operators award.

Ethiopia: Cradle of Civilization

January 22-February 5, 2021

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Dear VMFA Members,

Join VMFA on an exclusive 15-day small group tour to Ethiopia – a place like no other. On this unparalleled journey, experience the fascinating history, extraordinary wildlife, and rich culture of one of Africa’s most beautiful countries.

Begin your voyage sightseeing in diverse Addis Ababa, including Lucy’s 3.2-million-year-old bones in the National Museum. Upon arrival on the shores of Lake Tana, visit the Weyto people, travel by boat to see ancient churches, and admire the Blue Nile Falls. Tour Gondar’s evocative 17th-century castle complex. With two nights in Simien Mountains National Park, admire this spectacular UNESCO landscape. Explore Axum’s famed archeological sites, then discover Lalibela’s incredible rock churches. Your journey concludes back in Addis Ababa. You have the option to extend your stay and encounter Southern Ethiopia’s traditional tribes and two national parks with a 6-day/5-night post-tour extension.

Space on this exciting program is limited and will fill quickly. Your deposit is fully refundable up until 95 days before departure. Book risk-free today!

Sincerely,

Adele “Hutch” Livingston Coordinator of Member Travel

VMFA RESERVATION FORM – ETHIOPIA: CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION

Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Ethiopia: Cradle of Civilization, departing January 22, 2021. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., Attn: Special Interest Groups, One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458. You may also call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at 888-370-6765.

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Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Ethiopia: Cradle of Civilization, January 22-February 5, 2021, and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions.

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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure, and is payable by check or credit card.

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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Day 2: Arrive Addis Ababa We arrive in the Ethio-pian capital (“Addis”) and transfer to our hotel. As guests’ arrival times may vary, we have no scheduled activities or meals planned for today.

Day 3: Addis Ababa This morning we meet our fellow travelers at a briefing about the journey ahead then set out to explore this exciting, diverse capital. Tour highlights include the National Museum, where we see casts of the 3.2-million-year-old fossilized hom- inid Lucy, one of man’s earliest ancestors. We also visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, a national landmark and resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie, his wife, and other notables. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner at our hotel. B,L,D

Day 4: Addis Ababa/Bahir Dar Early this morning, we transfer to the airport for the flight to Bahir Dar on the shores of Lake Tana, origin of the Blue Nile. Upon arrival, we visit the Weyto people to watch them craft the small papyrus vessels used on the lake for centuries. We travel the lake ourselves this afternoon en route to the Zege Peninsula, known for its round grass-roofed churches with magnificent murals. We see the Azoa Maria and Ura Kidane churches, both typical examples of ancient Ethiopian orthodox architecture, then visit the 14th-century Ura Kidane Mehret, a monastery deep in the forest, known for its fine frescoes, manuscripts, and golden ecclesiastical objects. Along the way, we may see some of the monkeys and birdlife that call the forest home. B,L,D

Day 5: Bahir Dar After a visit to the city’s hand- craft market, we depart for the Blue Nile Falls, one of Ethiopia’s most popular sights. We hike up to the falls, where we’re rewarded with beautiful views of the fabled cataract that measures more than 1,300 feet wide and 150 feet high. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore as we wish. B,D

Day 6: Bahir Dar/Gondar We travel north by coach today to Gondar, the former royal capital known es- pecially for its evocative castle complex. Upon arrival, we have lunch then explore the 17th-century enclosure

Travel with us to a land apart, where man first walked the earth, where age-old cultures still resonate, and where a profound spirituality colors everyday life. From ancient rock-hewn churches and legendary sites to breathtaking landscapes and endemic wildlife, Ethiopia offers our small group a journey befitting of its noble – and epic – history.

Cover photo: We see the extraordinary landscape of the Simien Mountains during our two-night stay.

Small Group Tour HighlightsVisits to multiple UNESCO sites • Historic, natural, and cultural heritage of Northern Ethiopia • National Museum with Lucy remains • Visit with Weyto people • Lake Tana cruise • Churches of Bahir Dar Peninsula • Blue Nile Falls • Gondar’s Fasil Ghebbi ruins • Two-night stay in Simien Mountains National Park • Palace of Queen of Sheba • Archaeological sites of holy city of Axum • Rock churches of Lalibela

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Addis Ababa

2-3 Addis Ababa Sheraton Addis Deluxe

4-5 Bahir Dar Kuriftu

Resort & Spa Sup. First Class

6 Gondar Mayleko Lodge Sup. First Class

7-8 Simien Mtns

National Park Simien Lodge First Class

9-10 Axum Sabean

International Hotel First Class

11-12 Lalibela Maribela Hotel First Class

13 Addis Ababa Sheraton Addis Deluxe

14 Addis Ababa/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight)

15 Arrive U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

Ethiopia: Cradle of Civilization15 days for $5,997 total price from Washington, DC($5,395 air & land inclusive plus $602 airline taxes and fees)

ETHIOPIA

DestinationAirMotorcoachExtension (air)Extension (motorcoach)Entry/Departure

Addis Ababa

Axum

Lalibela

TurmiJinka

Arba Minch

Bahir Dar

Gondar

Simien Mountains

Avg. High (°F) Jan FebAddis Ababa 75 75Simien Mtns 66 68Bahir Dar 84 88Lalibela 70 73

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of castles, palaces, and stables of Fasil Ghebbi, now a UNESCO site. We also tour the Debre Berhan Selassie Church, fancifully decorated in murals whose angels’ faces have become motifs of Ethiopian art and design. B,L,D

Day 7: Gondar/Simien Mountains National Park A stunning landscape of saw-toothed peaks and canyon-like gorges, sharp precipices and rugged escarpments awaits as we arrive midday at our lodge in this exotic park. We spend the afternoon exploring the park; later, we join in a discussion on the social behaviors of the gelada baboon found here, the last survivors of an ancient species. B,L,D

Day 8: Simien Mountains National Park We spend a full day on safari in this incredible natural setting, a UNESCO site and home to rare and endemic wildlife. As we explore, we may encounter the Walia ibex and Simien fox, as well as the friendly gelada baboons. We drive up to Sankaber (altitude 10,564 ft.), where we’re rewarded with views of the breathtaking landscape of gorges, valleys, and the country’s highest waterfall. B,L,D

Day 9: Simien Mountains/Axum This morning we depart by coach for Axum (approx. 7 hours), stopping en route for lunch and arriving late afternoon. We dine tonight at our hotel in this historic capital. B,L,D

Day 10: Axum A major trading power from about 400 bce to the 10th century, the Kingdom of Axum brought Christianity to Ethiopia. Today’s Axum, the kingdom’s former capital and Ethiopia’s holiest city, boasts a host of UNESCO archaeological sites, many of which we see on our full-day tour. We explore Stelae Park, site of giant stelae and obelisks which proclaimed the kingdom’s might, including the Obe-lisk of Axum, the largest single piece of stone erected

We experience the beauty of Blue Nile Falls in Bahir Dar on Day 5.

anywhere on earth. We also see several royal tombs, and visit St. Mary of Zion Church, purported site of the Ark of the Covenant. B,L,D

February 4-10, 2021

Southern Ethiopia6 days/5 nights for $1,995 total price

Single Supplement: $395

Encounter the tribes and traditions of the southern Omo Valley, along with the wildlife

of two national parks.

Your Tour Price Includes

• Air transportation Addis Ababa/Arba Minch/Jinka/Addis Ababa

• 5 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Arba Minch at Haile Resort (Sup. First Class); 1 night in Jinka at Eco-Omo Lodge (First Class); 1 night in Turmi at Paradise Lodge (First Class); 1 night in Addis Ababa at Sheraton Addis (Deluxe)

• 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners• Extensive sightseeing, including visit with Dorze

people; cruise on Lake Chamo; walking safari in Nechisar National Park; Konso UNESCO site; Mago National Park; excursion to Mursi village; visit with southern tribespeople in Omo Valley UNESCO site

• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Private van transportation throughout your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Airport transfers• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel

porters, and all drivers

Please note that guests on the extension will leave Addis Ababa on Day 14.

Post-Tour Extension

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Day 11: Axum/Lalibela We fly today to Lalibela, renowned for its 11 monolithic rock churches dating from the 7th to 13th centuries, and as a revered center of Ethiopian Christianity. We see these UNESCO sites for ourselves as we visit the churches, some carved into the rock and others freestanding. Highlights in- clude Bet Medhane Alem, which resembles a Greek temple; Bet Emanuel, with its elaborate exterior; and elegant Bet Giyorgis. B,L,D

Day 12: Lalibela We get an intimate look at Ethio- pian culture today, as we attend a traditional coffee ceremony, a time-honored ritual that reflects traditional hospitality. The country’s major export, Ethiopian coffee compares to the best in the world, and holds a position of prominence in local life. Later we travel about 1½ hours outside the city to the remarkable cave church of Yemrehanna Kristos, set in a cavern and

decorated with elaborate carvings and murals. B,L,D

Day 13: Lalibela/Addis Ababa We return to Addis Ababa by air today, arriving at our hotel midday. The remainder of the day is at leisure before we gather to celebrate our Ethiopia adventure at tonight’s fare-well dinner. B,D

Day 14: Addis Ababa/Depart for U.S. We depart for the airport and our return flights to the U.S. B

Day 15: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. and con-nect with our flights home.

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all

flights within itinerary• 12 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior

First Class, and First Class hotels and lodges• 32 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 11 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

park entrance fees• Mineral water while on tour• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private coaster bus transportation throughout

your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,

airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Tour Departs: January 22, 2021Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

Boston, New York $5,697

Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington, DC

$5,997

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, $6,097 Detroit, Miami, Philadelphia

Denver, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), $6,197 San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa

Land Only (transfers not included) $4,795

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $602, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

Single travelers please add $1,295. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.

Airline upgrades on round-trip international flight: Business Class – $5,195 per person; Premium Economy – $1,795 per person addition to the above costs (upgrades are subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).

Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing and significant amounts of walking on uneven terrain. You must be in good physical condition in order to participate on the tour. In addition, the relatively high elevations (6,000 ft. to 8,500 ft. at most venues – with the Simien Lodge at 10,800 ft.) could pose problems for guests with certain health conditions. You should consult your personal physician if you have concerns.

For reservations and information, pleasecall Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at

888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time

For further information, contact VMFAMember Travel at

804-340-1519

When the nile knoWs a secret, the desert Will

soon knoW it too.”– ethiopian proverb

We visit the rock churches of Lalibela on Day 11.

Hamer tribe member (optional extension)

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noth

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it m

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a p

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at

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mon

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prio

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dep

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note

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ually

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nd a

irlin

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fees

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pref

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mak

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wn

trav

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gem

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ly is

ava

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mos

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ce int

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non-

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tho

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high

pena

ltie

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r ch

anges

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to

mak

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air

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ngem

ents

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dyss

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sha

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ny l

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can

cella

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of

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to

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tand

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curr

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we

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ful t

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favo

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r int

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avel

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afet

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curit

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our

gue

sts

are

alw

ays

our t

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wou

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trip

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part

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the

even

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llatio

n on

our

end

due

to C

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conc

erns

, we

will

refu

nd a

ll pa

rtic

ipan

ts in

full.

VMFA

Tra

vel

200

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rthur

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mon

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