Addis Ababa: Highland Monastery Village Walk & Coffee
ID: GYG1161533-1779517
Categoria:
Paese: Ethiopia
Durata:
10:00 ore
Descrizione
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.
Punti salienti
- 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
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
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.
INCLUSO
- 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 INCLUSO
- Additional drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
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.
