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Addis Ababa Layover
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia, invites you to immerse yourself in its rich history and culture. This captivating city tour reveals both renowned landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring a personalized exploration of its unique charm.
- 🏛️ Addis Ababa City Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 6-hour journey through the city, featuring visits to historic sites and vibrant neighborhoods.
- 🚌 Minibus Transport: Travel comfortably in a minibus with an experienced driver, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride throughout the tour.
- 📍 Visit the stunning Bata Mariam Church, known for its unique circular design and vibrant frescoes, offering insight into Ethiopia's deep-rooted Christian traditions.
- 🎨 Explore the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the famous fossil of Lucy, as well as a diverse collection of artistic treasures and historical artifacts.
- 🏞️ Ascend Mount Entoto for breathtaking panoramic views of Addis Ababa, and discover the historical significance of the palace of Emperor Menelik II.
- 🛍️ Experience the bustling Mercato Market, where you can admire Ethiopia's finest hand craftsmanship and traditional clothing.
- ☕ Savor traditional Ethiopian coffee, a delightful highlight of your culinary experience during the tour.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the journey.
- 📅 All entry fees and taxes are included, ensuring a hassle-free exploration of the city's highlights.
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Layover Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa city tour
Duration: 6 hours
Minibus
Pickup included
Addis Ababa city tour
Duration: 6 hours
Minibus
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Entry/Admission National museum
- Experienced driver
- Admission/entry Entoto not in the park
- Entry/Admission Bata Mariam church
- Entry/Admission Yekatit 12 monument
- Ethiopian coffee
- Entry/Admission Merkato
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission Meskel square
- All Fees and Taxes
- National Museum is closed every monday but we can replace it by another museum
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Drinks
- Meskel Square is a public square in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is often a site for public gatherings or for demonstrations and festivals, notably, the Meskel Festival from which it takes its name. (pass by)
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Addis AbabaVisit Bata Mariam Church in Addis Ababa, a historic Ethiopian Orthodox church known for its unique circular design and vibrant frescoes. Explore its peaceful atmosphere and admire the detailed murals depicting biblical scenes. Learn about the church’s significance in Ethiopian religious life and its architectural heritage. This visit offers a fascinating glimpse into the country’s deep-rooted Christian traditions and cultural history. The church also features underground crypts for Menelik and wife Empress Taitu, his daughter Empress Zewditu, and Emperor Haile Selassie’s daughter, who died at the young age of only 22.
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National Museum of EthiopiaThis is Ethiopia’s primary Museum and houses the nation's artistic treasures. This is one of the best museums in the diversity of the exhibits and your visit will give you a glimpse of Ethiopia. The museum has four main exhibition sections and the most famous exhibit is the Paleontological showcase where you can see the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy, ‘ Dinkinesh’ in Amharic meaning ‘wonderful’, a hominoid woman of the specious of Australopithecus Afarensis. Lucy’s fossil was discovered in 1974 at Hadar, Afar Region and this big discovery changed the way we understand Human Evolution. The exhibit on the first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers including the famous Emperor Haile Selassie. The other Exhibit contains artwork in chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works while the third floor comprises rich ethnographic displays.
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Mercato MarketShort drive to the north of the capital and take in the panoramic view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto, the highest peak in the city. Entoto Mountain was the site of a palace and the royal court to Emperor Menelik in the 1800s. The Entoto Mountain is known as the “lung of Addis Ababa” because the dense forest regulates the climate condition of the city. On top of this mountain, you will visit the palace of the Mighty King Menelik II who kept Ethiopia independent from Colonial Powers. Also, you will explore the Entoto Maryam Church museum. One the way down from the mountains, stop at Shiro Meda to visit Ethiopia’s largest local market for Traditional Clothes with displays of Ethiopia's finest hand craftsmanship.
- The Yekatit 12 is a monument in Addis Ababa commemorating victims of Italian reprisals following an attempt to kill the Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, marchese di Neghelli, Viceroy of Italian East Africa, on 19 February 1937, or Yekatit 12 in the Ethiopian calendar (pass by)
- Menelik II Statue is a statue of the emperor sitting gloriously on a horse, and has been standing there since 1930. The statue was erected in memory of the battle of Adowa. This was the only major battle in the history of Africa, when Emperor Menelik and his army defeated the Italian army. (pass by)
- The Tiglachin Monument, also known as the Derg Monument, is a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built during the rule of Mengistu Haile Mariam and is located on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (pass by)
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Addis Ababa Layover
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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