From Addis Ababa: Adadi Mariam Church & Market Day Tour
ID: GYG1147206-1766839
Catégorie:
Pays: Éthiopie
Durée du projet:
07:00 horaires
Description
Get a true taste of Ethiopian life on a day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit a 13th century Adadi Mariam Rock Church, wander in a cultural weekly market (Thursdays & Sundays Only) & explore local village.
Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Addis Ababa. Drive through the dramatic landscapes of the Great East African Rift Valley. Stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the vast beauty of a section of the Great Rift Valley. From your guide, learn about the background and geological significance of Great East African Rift Valley.
Cross the Awash River and continue driving to the rock church of Adadi Mariam, carved entirely from a single stone in the 13th Century AD. Admire the fascinating design which offers an inspiring glimpse into the country’s Christian heritage.
Continue to the weekly cultural market of the Oromo people, held at Adadi town only on Thursdays and Sundays. This lively open-air bazaar brings together diverse ethnic groups from the surrounding region. Walk among stalls bursting with fresh produce, textiles, and handcrafted goods — a feast for the senses and the camera.
Next, your guide leads you to a nearby traditional village for an immersive cultural experience. Be warmly welcomed by local families and gain unique insights into Ethiopian rural life. Participate in daily activities such as baking Injera and sharing freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee. It’s an intimate opportunity to learn about the Oromo people culture, family life, and centuries-old traditions.
After the village tour, relax on your return drive to Addis Ababa. On the way back to Addis, be treated with fresh fruit juice.
Faits saillants
- Immerse yourself in Ethiopian culture with a visit to a local village of farmers
- Explore the 13th-century Adadi Mariam Rock-hewn Church
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a weekly cultural market
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great East African Rift Valley
- Learn about the history and traditions of the Oromo people
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Available only on Thursdays and Sundays
Flexible morning departure recommended at 8:00 AM
Duration approximately 7 hours
As there are no good restaurants serving Europeoan meals along the route, you may bring packed lunch with you. But there are small local restaurants serving Ethiopian meals.
INCLUS
- Professional local guide
- Private vehicle and driver
- Fuel (gasoline) and parking fees
- All entrance fees
- Ethiopian cultural coffee ceremony
- Village visits
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Addis Ababa
- Fresh fruit juice
NON INCLUS
- Food (As there are no good restaurants serving Western meals along the route, you may bring packed lunch with you)
- Other expenses not mentioned above
Quand dois-je réserver ?
Garantir la disponibilité du livre dans les plus brefs délais. Les réservations anticipées valent la peine d'être prises en considération, surtout si vous planifiez le voyage en haute saison, comme les jours fériés ou les fins de semaine.
Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
