Addis Ababa: Highland Monastery Village Walk & Coffee
ID: GYG1161533-1779517
Catégorie:
Pays: Éthiopie
Durée du projet:
10:00 horaires
Description
Escape the city and discover Ethiopia’s rural life on this unique day trip from Addis Ababa. Visit a peaceful 13th-century highland monastery rarely included in standard tours,
Escape the city and discover Ethiopia’s rural life on this unique day trip from Addis Ababa. Visit a peaceful 13th-century highland monastery rarely included in standard tours, meet local farmers, and join an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony workshop. Enjoy a village walk, learn how injera is made, and share a traditional lunch at a family home or eco-lodge. A perfect mix of culture, spirituality, nature, and warm local hospitality.
This full-day cultural experience takes you beyond the typical Addis Ababa day trips to explore the hidden spiritual and rural heart of Ethiopia.
Begin your day with a scenic drive into the highlands north of Addis. Your first stop is a 13th-century monastery rarely visited by tourists, surrounded by forest and traditional thatched houses. Meet a resident priest, learn about ancient Orthodox traditions, and enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the monastery courtyard. If you wish, take part in a short guided meditation—a unique spiritual touch only offered on this tour.
Continue to a nearby traditional farming village, where you’ll walk through fields of barley, teff, and eucalyptus with a local farmer. Your guide will introduce you to daily rural life, from cattle herding to traditional house-building techniques.
At a local family home or eco-lodge, join a hands-on Ethiopian coffee culture workshop. Learn how green beans are roasted, ground, and brewed, then enjoy a full coffee ceremony accompanied by snacks.
You’ll also take part in an injera-making demonstration, where you’ll see how Ethiopia’s famous sourdough flatbread is fermented and baked on a clay stove.
Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional lunch with breathtaking mountain views before returning to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
This immersive cultural day trip is perfect for travelers seeking authentic local interactions, hidden heritage sites, and a deeper understanding of Ethiopian life.
Faits saillants
- Visit a little-known highland monastery far from tourist crowds
- Participate in a coffee ceremony workshop
- Meet a local priest & learn about ancient spiritual traditions
- Optional short meditation moment inside the monastery compound
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Wear modest clothing (shoulders & knees covered) and comfortable shoes.
Walking on uneven surfaces and steps is required.
Altitude ~2,400–2,500 m; some may feel mild fatigue.
Photography may be restricted inside the monastery.
Bring a camera and water; lunch included.
The tour runs rain or shine.
Respect local customs in religious areas.
INCLUS
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Private vehicle + driver
- Professional local guide
- Entrance to monastery
- Coffee ceremony workshop
- Injera-making demonstration
- Traditional Ethiopian lunch
- Bottled water
- All taxes & service fees
NON INCLUS
- Additional drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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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.
