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Description
Embark on a tour through Ethiopia's vibrant culture and rich history with key landmarks. Begin at the National Museum housing 'Lucy,' a renowned hominid fossil, and journey through the ages of Ethiopian history. Explore Trinity Cathedral's unique blend of Baroque style and Ethiopian culture, and immerse yourself in the bustling life at Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market. Finish at Mount Entoto, offering breathtaking views of Addis Ababa and a glimpse into the reign of Emperor Menelik II.
Highlights
- Dive into Ethiopia's past at the National Museum, home to the extraordinary 'Lucy' fossil
- Experience a fusion of European Baroque and Ethiopian architecture at the Trinity Cathedral
- Venture into Africa's largest open-air market, Merkato
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- Visit the National Museum, which comprises many archaeological and historical findings, including the famous complete hominid fossil remains of ‘Lucy’ locally known as ‘Dinknesh’ meaning wonderful. Visiting this museum is a good summary of your visit to historic Ethiopia.
- See the Trinity Cathedral, a beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture unique to Ethiopia and Africa and dedicated to the Holly Trinity. Here, you will find scripts of the imperial families, statues done by a Greek sculpture, Stained glass window paintings from the Old and New Testament in the Bible and coffins of Emperor Haile Silassie-I, the church's founder, and his wife.
- After lunch and a coffee break, proceed to the following sites:
- Merkato, which is the largest open-air market in Africa. Here, you will be presented with a confusing but fascinating glimpse of the vast range of goods and artefacts available from all parts of the country, and you will enjoy the Ethiopian trade exchange tradition in the open air. You can purchase anything you desire here.
- Mount Entoto, the highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3200 metres, was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menelik-II, the founder of Addis Ababa. Here there is St. Mary church, where Emperor Menelik has crowned Emperor in it, and you will admire the spectacular views of the city with its surrounding plains, volcanic cones, and breathtaking air.
What's Included
- Transportation
- Guide
- Lunch
- Water, coffee
- Entrance Fee
What's Excluded
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- Tips
- Souvenirs
What to bring
- Walking shoes
- Copy of passport or ID, and copy of the visa
Know before you go
- Mercato, the colourful and vibrant market, is one of the biggest open-air markets with 250,000 sellers, buyers and visitors every day except Sunday; please mind the walk and the busyness.
- National Museum
- Ethnographic museum
- St.George Cathedral Church
- Mercato Open air market
- Mount Entoto
- Founded in 1886 by Emp. Menelik II, Addis Ababa, is Ethiopia's capital and the African Union (AU) seat. Addis Ababa is the third highest capital in the world and one of the largest cities in Africa, with a population of well over 5 million. It is located at 2500 m above sea level at the footstep of the highest peak of the Entoto Mountain chain (3200m above sea level). It enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 160C. Addis Ababa is a pleasant city with wide avenues of Jacarandas, exciting museums and one of the largest open-air markets in Africa, known as Merkato.
Meeting Point
Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 77 Per Person |
| 3 To 5 | USD 69 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 15 Per Person |
| 3 To 5 | USD 12 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 77 / person