Itinerary

1. 8-Hour Addis Ababa Food and Culture Tour Itinerary

   10:00 AM – Meet Your Guide and Orientation

   • Meet your Ethiopian tour guide at your hotel or a central meeting point.

   • Receive a short orientation about Ethiopian food culture and the day's program.

   10:30 AM – Explore a Traditional Market

   • Visit either Merkato (Africa's largest open-air market) or Shola Market.

   • Observe and learn about local spices, grains, legumes, and vegetables used in Ethiopian cuisine.

   • Interact with vendors and see ingredients like berbere, mitmita, teff, and niter kibbeh.

   11:30 AM – Visit a Vegan Restaurant

   • Proceed to a well-known local restaurant serving authentic vegan dishes.

   • Sample Shiro Wot, misir wot, and other fasting (vegetarian) dishes.

   • Understand the significance of vegan food in Ethiopian Orthodox culture.

   12:30 PM – Experience Ethiopian Meat Cuisine

   • Visit a traditional meat house.

   • Taste raw beef (kitfo or gored gored) or fried tibs with spicy sauces.

   • Enjoy your meal with a local beer or a traditional mixed drink called "turbo."

   2:00 PM – Enjoy Local Fried Fish

   • Stop at a small eatery famous for its fried fish.

   • Learn about Ethiopia's main fishing regions such as Lake Ziway and Lake Tana.

   • Savor the freshly fried catch with local spices.

   3:00 PM – Visit a Coffee House

   • Move next door to a traditional Ethiopian coffee house.

   • Drink a cup of freshly brewed coffee and understand its cultural role.

   • Watch or participate in a mini coffee ceremony demonstration.

   4:00 PM – Taste Honey Wine at a Tej Bet

   • Enter a Tej Bet (local honey wine bar).

   • Sample Tej, a traditional honey wine flavored with gesho leaves.

   • Learn how Tej is brewed and served in cultural gatherings.

   5:00 PM – Participate in Traditional Food Preparation

   • Visit a local home and get involved in baking enjera.

   • Watch or take part in a full traditional coffee ceremony.

   • Learn about the family-centered nature of Ethiopian food culture.

   6:30 PM – (Optional) Dinner with Live Dance Show

   • If your tour includes dinner, visit Judah Abyssinia Restaurant near the airport.

   • Enjoy a variety of Ethiopian dishes buffet-style.

   • Watch traditional music and dance performances from different ethnic groups.

   8:00 PM – End of Tour

   • Return to your hotel or preferred drop-off location.

   • Conclude your culinary and cultural journey through Addis Ababa.