Full-day Addis Ababa Tour
Description
Capture the essence of Ethiopia in its capital city, Addis Ababa. Revisit history, heritage and our first ancestor Lucy at the museum. Indulge in traditional Ethiopian food and get lost in Mercato, the biggest marketplace in Africa.
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Meet at a convenient place in Addis Ababa to start our tour by visiting the Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, which is the most important church in Ethiopia. In this church, there is a mausoleum of Ethiopia's last emperor – Haile Selassie I; his wife is also buried there.
Visit the National Museum, which is one of the most important museums in whole sub-Saharan Africa. 3.2 million-year-old bones of our grand ancestor - Lucy, is one of the most famous exhibits of their collection. The attention of visitors is drawn by a rich collection of the emperor's insignia and churches, costumes and weapons. The oldest exhibits are rock sculptures and inscriptions from Queen Saba's time found near Aksum in today's Eritrea.
Arrive at the Ethnological Museum, located in the University. It was found and managed by Polish scientists Professor Stanisław Chojnacki. Probably the most interesting part of the exhibition is the collection of crosses and icons. The museum should be visited by amateurs of folklore instruments since the collection of them gathered in the museum is impressive.
Take a lunch break and savour a meal at Lucy Gazebo Restaurant that serves Ethiopian dishes.
Climb the Entoto hill located 3200 m above sea level. Here was the capital city of Ethiopia located before Menelik II moved it to Addis Ababa. The local museum exhibits crowns belonging to kings.
Head over to Merkato, which is believed to be the biggest marketplace in Africa.
Escort you to the chosen hotel or the airport in Addis Ababa.
What's Included
Transportation and fuel
Lunch
Bottled water
All entrance fees
Allowance of the driver and guide service
10% service charge
A traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at a convenient time during the program
Government taxes
What's Excluded
International flight
Any kind of alcoholic drinks
Video filming and photography fees
Incidental meals, snacks and drinks
Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souveniers, etc
Meeting Point
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 4 | USD 100 Per Group |
This is a group tour |