Full day sightseeing In Addis Ababa
ID: GYG961872-1496065
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the main highlights of Addis Ababa on a full-day tour. Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia, the Ethnographic Museum, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the Merkato.
Discover the main highlights of Addis Ababa on a full-day tour. Visit the National Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Trinity Cathedral. Enjoy a coffee break at the oldest coffee roaster in the country, and explore the Merkato Market. End your day with a traditional Ethiopian dinner (own expense).
Start your day with a visit to the National Museum, home to an assortment of archaeological and cultural artifacts of Ethiopia. See the 3.2 million-year-old skeleton of Lucy, the most famous hominid, discovered in 1974 at a place called Hadar.
Next, visit the Ethnographic Museum, home to various types of traditional artifacts that show the lifestyles of different Ethiopian major ethnic groups. Continue to the Trinity Cathedral, a unique and beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
See scripts of the imperial families, statues made by Greek sculpture, and the Old and New Testament in the Bible painted on a glass window. Visit the coffin of Emperor Haile Selassie, the founder of the church, and his wife.
Enjoy a lunch break before heading to the oldest and first coffee roaster in the country, Tomoka. Try the famous Ethiopian coffee before exploring the Merkato Market, the largest open-air market in Africa.
End your day with a visit to Mount Entoto, the highest peak in Addis Ababa. Visit the St. Mary church and enjoy a panoramic view of Addis Ababa and its surrounding forests. Finish your day with a traditional Ethiopian dinner and a cultural show.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Ethiopia at the National Museum of Ethiopia
- Visit the largest open-air market in Africa, the Merkato
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Addis Ababa from the top of Mount Entoto
- See the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie
- Taste the famous Ethiopian coffee at the first coffee roaster in the country
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photos
Consider bringing a hat and sunscreen for protection against the sun
Carry some cash for personal expenses at Merkato Market
INCLUDED
- Coffee tasting at old Tomoka
- Visit to Merkato Market
- Visit to Mount Entoto for panoramic views
- Traditional Ethiopian lunch at the oldest Restaurant called Addis Ababa wit
- Transportation throughout the tour Visit to Intoto Mountain for panoramic city views
- Exploration of Addis Mercato, Africa's biggest outdoor market
- Scenic city drive covering major landmarks and monuments
- Customizable itinerary based on personal interests
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pickup and drop-off at preferred location in Addis Ababa or Bole International Airport
- Any applicable government taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to any site (attraction) other than
- National Museum
- Tips for your driver/guide
- Gratuities Dinner at the cultural shows
- Any other expenses not mentioned above
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.
