Day 01
Addis Ababa Highlights, Entoto Hill and Addis Mercato
- Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and begin the tour.
- Learn about Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity with a visit to Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the most important religious sites in Addis Ababa.
- See the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie I and V.
- Visit the small museum.
- Continue to the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. See the fossil remains of Lucy (3.18 million years old) and some of the oldest stone tools human beings ever made and used. Learn about the historical and cultural background of Ethiopia and its people. Duration: 1 hour.
- Drive through the Eucalyptus forest to Entoto Hill (3,200 meters above sea level) and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
- Embrace the warmth of local hospitality as you sit down for an authentic coffee with a local family. Duration: 2 hours.
- Stop at Kiddus Raguel Church, the oldest church in Addis Ababa (140 years old), to see the beautiful hand-painted colourful wall paintings that are as old as the church itself.
- Halt at the abandoned Small Rock Church, which was used 700 years ago. Duration: 1 hour.
- Explore Addis Mercato, the biggest outdoor market in Africa.
- Walk through the spice market, second-hand items market, handwoven basket market, and the recycling part of the market. Duration: 1 hour.
- Saunter through Meskel Square, the main square in Addis Ababa, named after the colourful religious ceremony of Meskel (Finding of the True Cross of Jesus Christ). Duration: 10 minutes.
- Pass by the Lion of Judah at the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum and learn about Ethiopian modern history.
