🌟 Special Tour of Addis Ababa – A Unique Full-Day Experience
This one-day special tour of Addis Ababa blends history, culture, nature, and local experiences to offer a truly immersive visit.
Tour Highlights
- Entoto Hills & Park – Stunning views & Ethiopian history.
- National Museum – See Lucy, Ethiopia’s most famous fossil.
- Merkato – The largest open-air market in Africa.
- Hidden Gems – St. George Cathedral & Unity Park.
- Authentic Local Food & Coffee – Ethiopian traditional experience.
📅 Full-Day Itinerary: A Unique Addis Ababa Tour
🕘 8:30 AM – Pick-up & Start the Journey
- Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or Bole International Airport.
- Begin your special tour of Addis Ababa, combining historical landmarks, hidden gems, and local experiences.
🔹 9:00 AM – Entoto Hills & Entoto Park
- Visit Entoto Maryam Church, where Emperor Menelik II was crowned.
- Explore the Entoto Museum, displaying royal artifacts and Ethiopian history.
- Drive through Entoto Natural Park, with breathtaking views of Addis.
- Optional: Try Ethiopian coffee at Entoto Café while enjoying the fresh mountain air.
🔹 11:00 AM – National Museum of Ethiopia (Home of Lucy)
- Discover Ethiopia’s rich heritage, including the 3.2-million-year-old hominid “Lucy.”
- See ancient artifacts, royal regalia, and Ethiopian art.
🔹 12:30 PM – Lunch at a Traditional Ethiopian Restaurant
- Enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine at Yod Abyssinia, Kategna, or Totot Restaurant.
- Optional: Experience an Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
🔹 2:00 PM – Visit Africa’s Largest Open-Air Market (Merkato)
- Explore Merkato, the vibrant local market known for:
✅ Traditional spices and coffee
✅ Handmade crafts and jewelry
✅ Incense, fabrics, and traditional Ethiopian souvenirs
🔹 3:30 PM – Hidden Cultural Gem: St. George Cathedral & Museum
- Visit St. George’s Cathedral, built in 1896 after Ethiopia’s victory over Italy.
- Explore its museum, showcasing Ethiopian Orthodox treasures.
🔹 4:30 PM – Friendship Park or Unity Park (Optional)
- Relax at Friendship Park, a modern green space with stunning gardens.
- OR visit Unity Park, a beautifully restored palace with Ethiopian wildlife and history.
🔹 5:30 PM – Sunset & Farewell Coffee at Tomoca Coffee
- Wrap up your day with Ethiopia’s best coffee at Tomoca.
- Optional: Try traditional tej (honey wine) at a local tej house.
🔹 6:30 PM – Drop-off at Your Hotel or Airport