Itinerary

1. Full Day Walking City Tour of Addis Ababa

   • We will start our bright dayby walking from your hotel to the National Archaeological Museum. Here visitors can see exhibits ranging from the 3.5 million-year-old bones of Lucy, through the Axumite and Gonderian periods to the monarchs Tewodros and Menelik.
   • After lunch, we will visit the Ethnographic Museum of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies, where we can see clothing from different regions, along with artifacts, household utensils and in a separate section, paintings reflecting the history and culture of the country.
   • Our next stop will be Trinity Cathedral, where many patriots of the war against the Italian invaders are buried, then passing Menelik’s Palace we proceed to Africa Hall in the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Africa, for a look at the large stained glass artwork designed by Ethiopian artist Afewerk Tekle.
   • Saint George's Cathedral is an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The cathedral is noted for its distinctive octagonal form. It is located at the northern end of Churchill Road in the city. 
   • The new church was built on the ruins of an older church from the 15th century. It was named after St. George, after the Tabot (Ark) of the church was carried to the Battle of Adwa against the Italians during which the Ethiopians secured victory. One of the founders was Andargaye, and his daughter, Kisela Andargaye and her husband, Agonafir Woldeyess are buried in the church yards. 
   • The building was described in 1938 in an Italian tourist publication as a fine example of the European interpretation of Ethiopian church design. Empress Zewditu was crowned at this Cathedral in 1917, and Emperor Haile Selassie was crowned there in 1930, and it became a pilgrimage site for Rastafarians.The Cathedral has a museum, and an Imperial throne is on display as is the stained glass works of artist Afewerk Tekle.
   • We then move to the Merkato, the largest open air market area in Africa, where virtually every possible commodity is on sale. there is a huge selection of Ethiopian arts and crafts. End of the city tour