Addis Ababa: Origins Tour with Springs & Entoto Hills
ID: GYG1166502-1786603
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Land: Ethiopia
Varaktighet:
05:00 timmar
Beskrivning
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.
Höjdpunkter
- 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
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
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.
INKLUDERAT
- 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
När ska jag boka?
För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.
Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.
