Enjoy a short break in Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines during Eid holidays

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Muscat: On the face of it Ethiopia may not immediately come to mind when deciding on a holiday in the African continent.

But of late this feeling is rapidly experiencing a dramatic change with many tourists and holiday seekers opting for a memorable break in Ethiopia.

Without doubt Ethiopia is one of Africa's most diverse and spectacular countries with a fascinating history and some of the most dramatic archaeological sites in the continent.

To encourage holiday seekers in Oman to make the most of a quick break in Ethiopia, the national carrier of Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines is promoting holidays in Addis Ababa and is even going to the extent of easing out all visa related worries by facilitating processing of required visas for tourism.

Addis Ababa is as cosmopolitan as any of the world's great metropolises, and the architecture is as varied as the city itself. Ethiopia as a tourist destination has a lot to offer. Addis Delight — 3 nights/4 days package offered by the airline is a relaxing short break at Addis Ababa with total cost starting from OMR399 inclusive of air fare with taxes. This package is also ideal for the airline passengers who wish to take a short break in Addis Ababa while on a visit to other countries.

Currently, over 35 nationalities including those from India, Germany, South Africa, UK and more, enjoy the facility of Visa on arrival in Ethiopia. For travellers who require securing visa approval prior to their travel, visiting Ethiopia has never been this easy. Applications for Ethiopian visas are now being accepted at the Ethiopian Airlines office in Muscat.

"The airline will facilitate the processing of visa within seven working days of submission of all required documents," says Sami Muctar, country manager, Ethiopian Airlines, Oman.  "The original visa will later be stamped on arrival."

Ethiopian Airlines is also going a step further by assisting holiday seekers with hotel bookings as well as tailor-made packages in Ethiopia as per their requirement.

Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance Member, now operates five weekly non-stop flights from Muscat to Addis Ababa and offers excellent connection over Addis Ababa to the rest of Africa. 

Ethiopian Airlines is proud to be the first African carrier to have taken delivery of the B787 Dreamliner and offer passengers the ultimate travel experience on-board this game changing aircraft.

National Travel & Tourism, part of Saud Bahwan Group, is the General Sales Agency for Ethiopian Airlines in Oman.