Addis Ababa Full Day City Tour
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Country: Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia
Description
This tour covers the main touristic sites, must see when in Ethiopia. Enjoy visiting the national museum home for Lucy 3.2 million old skeleton, explore Merkato east Africa's biggest open air market
On your full day tour we take you to the main highlights of Addis Ababa ( The capital of Africa)
National museum
It is the repository of an assortment of archaeological and cultural artifacts of Ethiopia.
Here is the 3.2 million years old, most famous hominids skeleton, discovered in 1974 at a place called Hadar Lucy (Dinknesh) to be seen. This was a discovery which has given rise to the theory that Ethiopia is the cradle of Humankind.
Ethnographic museum
This museum is a home for various types of traditional artifacts that show the lifestyles of different Ethiopian major ethnic groups. It is located in Addis Ababa university.
Trinity Cathedral
This unique and beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Here scripts of the imperial families, statues made by Greek sculpture, Old and New Testament in the Bible painted on a glass window, and the coffin of Emperor Haile Selassie-I; the founder of the church, and his wife, to be visited.
Now is time for your lunch break and rest. Before you start your afternoon tour, you go test the famous Ethiopian coffee in the oldest and first coffee roaster in the country (Tomoka). Its not far from Merkato Market, the first site of your afternoon tour.
Merkato
Merkato is the largest open-air market in Africa. This open market can be confusing, but fascinating glimpse with its vast range of goods and artifacts available from all parts of the country. The Ethiopian traditional trade exchange takes place in the open air and you can purchase anything you desire here.
Mount. Entoto
The highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3200 meters, which was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menelik-II, the founder of Addis Ababa. Were crowned as Emperor there is St. Mary church.
From this mountain you can enjoy the panoramic view of Addis Ababa and its surrounding forests.
We always end our tour at one of traditional restaurant, where you enjoy Ethiopia food while watching our traditional dance and music from the stage. When its time for your bed, we bring you to your hotel. Tour Ends there.
On your full day tour we take you to the main highlights of Addis Ababa ( The capital of Africa)
National museum
It is the repository of an assortment of archaeological and cultural artifacts of Ethiopia.
Here is the 3.2 million years old, most famous hominids skeleton, discovered in 1974 at a place called Hadar Lucy (Dinknesh) to be seen. This was a discovery which has given rise to the theory that Ethiopia is the cradle of Humankind.
Ethnographic museum
This museum is a home for various types of traditional artifacts that show the lifestyles of different Ethiopian major ethnic groups. It is located in Addis Ababa university.
Trinity Cathedral
This unique and beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Here scripts of the imperial families, statues made by Greek sculpture, Old and New Testament in the Bible painted on a glass window, and the coffin of Emperor Haile Selassie-I; the founder of the church, and his wife, to be visited.
Now is time for your lunch break and rest. Before you start your afternoon tour, you go test the famous Ethiopian coffee in the oldest and first coffee roaster in the country (Tomoka). Its not far from Merkato Market, the first site of your afternoon tour.
Merkato
Merkato is the largest open-air market in Africa. This open market can be confusing, but fascinating glimpse with its vast range of goods and artifacts available from all parts of the country. The Ethiopian traditional trade exchange takes place in the open air and you can purchase anything you desire here.
Mount. Entoto
The highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3200 meters, which was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menelik-II, the founder of Addis Ababa. Were crowned as Emperor there is St. Mary church.
From this mountain you can enjoy the panoramic view of Addis Ababa and its surrounding forests.
We always end our tour at one of traditional restaurant, where you enjoy Ethiopia food while watching our traditional dance and music from the stage. When its time for your bed, we bring you to your hotel. Tour Ends there.
Highlights
- National Museum of Ethiopia home for Lucy 3.2 million years old human skeleton
- Merkato the bigest open air market in east Africa
- Mount. Entoto 3200 meters with panoramic view of Addis Ababa
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring sun-cream 50+ with you
Your driver and guide will come pick you-up. Please be at the place you wish to be picked-up
Your driver and guide will come pick you-up. Please be at the place you wish to be picked-up
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.