Kidus Selassie Bete Christian (Holy Trinity Church)Kidus Sellasie or Holy Trinity Cathedral, use to be the largest and most magnificent of all the churches in the city, is highly ornamented with carvings and mosaics. It is the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie and his wife Empress Mennen.
Kidus Giorgis Bete Christian (St. George Church)
St. Georges’s Cathedral, built in 1896 in the traditional octagonal shape by Emperor Menelik II, houses a icons and murals.
National Museum
The National Museum houses numerous antiquarian relics and archaeological artifacts from prehistoric times to the modern day. Its most famous exhibit is “Dinkinesh” the 3.5 million year-old skeleton of “Lucy.” Other exhibits include historical, archeological, ethnological collections and very ancient stone tools.
Ethnological MuseumThe Ethnological Museum houses artifacts from Ethiopians over eighty nations and nationalities of which different cultures are displayed at the former Palace of Emperor Haile Selassie in additions to quick looks at avenues, statues, monuments.
Traditional Ethiopian LunchFood in Ethiopia consists of a number of traditional dishes. Injera, a flat, sourdough crepe like made of the indigenous grain called t'ef, is the country staple. The injera is typically served with either meat or vegetable sauces.
Berbere, the blend of spices that gives Ethiopian food its characteristic taste, can be quite hot. A popular food called wot is a hot spicy pepper sauce, which is eaten with basic ingredients like vegetables, meat and chicken.
A traditional Ethiopian meal involves a gathering of people, who eat together from one large circular plate. Live traditional dance and music are part of the experience.
Ba’ata Mariam – Menelik II MausoleumThe Menelik II Mausoleum located at the peak of Mount Entoto. Built in 1911, the old Baata Mariam Church serves as a tomb for Emperor Menelik II. The museum exhibits ceremonial dress of Emperor Menelik II and his wife Taitu. Other artifacts include the drum used during the battle of Adwa (against Italy), Menelik’s bed, his crown and Persian carpets.
Merkato - The Grand MarketExplore Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa. At the every-day market, vendors display their wares on the ground or on stalls shaded by awnings. One of the many articles on sale is quti, or coffee leaves, which the local people boil to produce a hot, stimulating infusion and drink with milk and salt, instead of sugar. There are also numerous well-stocked shops selling the beautiful, finely woven baskets for which the country is famous.
Tour ID#ET-ADF002
Included (Where Applicable)
- Accommodation in twin room
- Full meals with bottled water
- Ground transportation with latest model 4x4 SUV
- Camping fees
- Scout fee in the national parks
- Portage at each place
- Professional English speaking escort guide and driver all throughout the trip.
- All excursions to sites of interest with entry fees as per itinerary
All
the necessary camping gears; sleeping, dinning, cooking and shower
tents; mattresses, pillows and sleeping bags; dinning chairs and
tables; cooking utensils, and in short all the necessary equipment.
Difficulty Level
Low, recommended for all ages.
Trip Notes
This itinerary has been designed for those who have a short stay in Addis Ababa and want to experience history and culture in a quick tour. The actual tour length excluding lunch is about 5 hours; departing 8:30am, returning around 4:30pm.
Disclaimer
Weather,
road conditions and/or bridges could prevent us going through certain
routes or reaching certain location within this itinerary. Yemgeta will
make every effort to re-route to complete the itinerary.
$55.00 (per person, double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $28.00
Prices
based on double occupancy and includes all hotels, guide services, most
meals, water, entrance fees, and ground transportation to and from
airport(s) within Ethiopia.
Cost does not include:All beverages, food not on regular menus, laundry, excess baggage charges, personal tips, or departure taxes.
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