Addis Ababa: Origins Tour with Springs & Entoto Hills
ID: GYG1166502-1786603
Categoria:
Paese: Ethiopia
Durata:
05:00 ore
Descrizione
Discover the origins of Addis Ababa on a guided tour. Visit the Filwoha Hot Springs, explore the Entoto Mountains, and learn about the city’s history through storytelling.
Meet your guide at your hotel or a central meeting point in Addis Ababa. Begin with an introduction to how Addis Ababa was founded and why it became Ethiopia’s capital.
Visit Filwoha (Finfinne) hot springs, where Empress Taytu Betul first settled and named the city “Addis Ababa.” Learn about the natural springs, early settlements, and their importance in Ethiopian history.
Take a scenic drive to the Entoto Mountains, the original seat of Emperor Menelik II. Along the way, hear stories of early Addis, royal life, and the transition from hilltop capital to valley city.
Explore key founding locations on Entoto, including historic churches and royal sites. Enjoy panoramic views overlooking modern Addis Ababa while learning how the city expanded from forest to metropolis.
Take a guided storytelling walk through a historic area connected to early Addis Ababa. Your guide shares oral histories, legends, and lesser-known facts about the city’s early development.
Wrap up the experience with a short discussion and drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.
Punti salienti
- Feel the warmth of the Filwoha Hot Springs, the birthplace of Addis Ababa
- Explore the Entoto Mountains, the original seat of Emperor Menelik II
- Enjoy panoramic views overlooking modern Addis Ababa from Entoto
- Learn about the city’s early development through storytelling and legends
- Discover historic churches and royal sites on a guided tour of Entoto
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for panoramic views
We offer pickup from Bole International Airport, hotels, apartments, and any location within Addis Ababa requested by travelers. Please share your pickup details after booking.
INCLUSO
- Hotel pickup
- Historical introduction
- Visit to Filwoha Hot Springs
- Scenic drive to Entoto Hills
- Visit to Entoto founding sites
- Storytelling historical walk
- Hotel drop-off
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Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
