Addis Ababa: Churches, Museums, Monuments, Coffee Ceremoney
ID: GYG651191-1078447
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Climb up to 3,000+m-high Entoto mountain to have a great view of Africa's highest capital city and visit the first palace of its founder. Discover its Historical Churches, Monuments and Museums.
Breathe the fresh air of Entoto miuntains (the lungs of Addis Ababa) while enjoying the view of the city and discovering the palace of Emperor Menelik II at its top.
Meet Lucy, a 3.2 million year-old human ancestor fossil at the National Museum of Addis Ababa which also exhibits collections of cultural and historical values.
Discover St. George and/or Holy Trinity Cathedrals both built to commemorate the Ethiopian victory over the Italian invasion and occupation in the years 1896 and 1936-1941 respectively. Admire the magnificent paintings, mosaics and stained glass works on the walls and windows of these cathedrals with religious and historical themes.
Walk through the life stages of prominent Ethiopian cultures at the Ethnographic Museum in the former residential palace of Emperor Hailesilassie I.
Explore the colorful Merkato, the largest open air market in Africa.
Experience the unique Ethiopian coffee ceremoney.
Highlights
- Admire Lucy's fossil and her later generation technology at the National Museum
- Stand in the spot where Ras Tafari was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia
- Take part in a unique Ethiopian coffee ceremoney
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves going to religious places and dressing modestly is required.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
