Full-Day Tour To Explore Addis Ababa
Highlights
Addis Ababa
nature, architectural, historical
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a tour through Ethiopia's vibrant culture and rich history with key landmarks. Begin at the National Museum housing 'Lucy,' a renowned hominid fossil, and journey through the ages of Ethiopian history. Explore Trinity Cathedral's unique blend of Baroque style and Ethiopian culture, and immerse yourself in the bustling life at Merkato, Africa's largest open-air market. Finish at Mount Entoto, offering breathtaking views of Addis Ababa and a glimpse into the reign of Emperor Menelik II.
Itinerary
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Addis Ababa
- Visit the National Museum, which comprises many archaeological and historical findings, including the famous complete hominid fossil remains of ‘Lucy’ locally known as ‘Dinknesh’ meaning wonderful. Visiting this museum is a good summary of your visit to historic Ethiopia.
- See the Trinity Cathedral, a beautiful church with a baroque style of European architecture unique to Ethiopia and Africa and dedicated to the Holly Trinity. Here, you will find scripts of the imperial families, statues done by a Greek sculpture, Stained glass window paintings from the Old and New Testament in the Bible and coffins of Emperor Haile Silassie-I, the church's founder, and his wife.
- After lunch and a coffee break, proceed to the following sites:
- Merkato, which is the largest open-air market in Africa. Here, you will be presented with a confusing but fascinating glimpse of the vast range of goods and artefacts available from all parts of the country, and you will enjoy the Ethiopian trade exchange tradition in the open air. You can purchase anything you desire here.
- Mount Entoto, the highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3200 metres, was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menelik-II, the founder of Addis Ababa. Here there is St. Mary church, where Emperor Menelik has crowned Emperor in it, and you will admire the spectacular views of the city with its surrounding plains, volcanic cones, and breathtaking air.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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This is a private tour |
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