Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours
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About the Activity
At 3,200 meters in elevation, Entoto Hill is sort of the roof of Addis Ababa. Driving up the steep road, you’ll pass homes and small villages, highland growth, and as you gain elevation you’ll start to get great views of Addis Ababa (on a clear day). Menelik II built his palace on the Entoto Hill and used it as his headquarters during the founding of Addis Ababa. Towards the top of Entoto Hill is Entoto Maryam Cathedral, or St. Mary’s it’s worth a stop cathedral including the museum as well. then onwards to the National Museum of Ethiopia. on the way back from Entoto Hill, stop by the Shiro Meda Local market sells Ethiopian textiles in all their forms, best local markets to shop handwoven cotton clothes It is also famous for buying small gift items like bed covers, Table Clothes, scarves, T-shirts, necklaces, earrings, Visit important religious and cultural sites and enjoy a delicious meal at Addis Ababa restaurant Flexible itinerary takes you to top sights tailored to your interests4 hours to 6 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
Admission fees Menelik Museum + Mount Entoto View Points
Airport/ Hotel Pick up & drop off
WiFi on board + all attraction fees
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle+ Driver/guide
Admission fees menelik palace admission fees Saint Mary church
Lunch at Addis Ababa Restaurant
Tips for your driver Guide + park fees
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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- Maximum 15 travellers in this tour.
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St. George's Cathedral
Piazza, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 0000This octagonal shaped Cathedral is situated at the heart of Addis Ababa and was built to honour St. George for his priceless support during the first Ethio-italian wat ' Battle of Adwa'. The interior is beautifully painted. This is the coronation place of King Hailesillasie I. There is small museum with ancient collection of books, crosses and other church treasures. It gives clear idea of the Ethiopian orthodox Christianity faith. Duration 39 minutes 39 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Mount Entoto
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is a considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area. From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside. Please note that entrance fee to the Entoto park is not included, If you wish to enter the park the cost will be 9USD/Person durations: 35 minutes 35 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Menelik palace
Entot Mountain, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1000It is a historical place where Emperor Menelik II resided and built his palace, when he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred mountain and has many monasteries. Mount Entoto is also the location of a number of celebrated churches, including Saint Raguel and Saint Mary.[1]
The mountain is densely covered by eucalyptus trees that were imported from Australia during the reign of Menelik II, and mostly planted during Emperor Haile Selassie's reign. Thus, it is sometimes referred to as the "lung of Addis Ababa". The forest on the mountain is an important source of firewood for the city. It was also a source of building material in earlier times. durations: 1 hour
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Shiro Meda Market
Entoto St, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaShiro Meda Market, the Shiro Meda Market (also spelled "Chiromeda") sells Ethiopian textiles in all their forms, from Ethiopian wedding dresses to various types of clothing, linens,
It’s locals market located near the US Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the best local market to shop handwoven cotton clothes mainly for women. It is also famous for buying small gift items like bed covers, Table Clothes, scarves, T-shirts, necklaces, earrings, etc
Why should you visit it
At Shiro Meda, visitors can buy colorful handwoven locally made scarves, and dresses for women & men which are made from cotton and decorated with colorful embroidery. Here at Shiro Meda, bargaining for price is the order of the game.
Duration 3535 minutes • Admission Ticket Included5
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaTake your Lunch at The Addis Ababa Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring is named for Ethiopia’s capital city. The restaurant has several murals and lamps that feature historical and cultural features from Ethiopia including angels from Debra Birhan Selassie Church and a painting of the legendary Queen of Sheba with King Solomon of Israel.
Addis Ababa means “New Flower” in Amharic. The city, home to more than 5 million, was founded in 1886. Close to half of the population is of the Amhara ethnic group, while the majority of the remaining population is split among the Oromo, Gurage, Tigray, and other ethnic groups.
The site of Addis Ababa was chosen by Empress Taytu Beful and established by her husband Emperor Menelik II. Here you can try Doro wat
Doro wat (wett)
It is the most popular traditional food in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Considered the national dish, it is the food of choice during formal and informal gatherings, eaten together for vegans vegetarian optional
45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
National Museum of Ethiopia
King George VI Street, , Addis Ababa, EthiopiaNational Museum of Ethiopia. This is one of the best museums in quality and diversity of the exhibits. Archeological exhibits include the 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Lucy (or Dinkinesh – ‘thou art wonderful’- in the native language), a hominoid woman of the specious of Australopithecus Afarensis. The discovery of Lucy’s fossil in 1974 forced a complete rethink of human genealogy, providing that our ancestors were walking 2.5 million years earlier than had been supposed. The National Museum also contains many wonderful artifacts dating back to pre-Axumite civilization.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location7
• SMELL the beautiful Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee of the roasting coffee and burning is celebrated around the globe for its distinctive flavor profile, often described as one of the best coffees in the world. +Frankincense during the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Coffee was born in Ethiopia and known for its best coffee. In the world get what you like At the oldest Tomoca Coffee shop, you will experience a cup of coffee or macchiato brewed with over half a century Here, you can buy roasted beans or ground coffee as souvenirs for yourself or your family members. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Tiglachin Memorial
Churchill Avenue, , Addis Ababa, EthiopiaThe 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 on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The monument has a central statue, a 50 metre tall pillar, two wall reliefs on the sides and two squares where the portraits of Cuban soldiers are visible. Some sculptures at the monument was given by the North Korean government in 1984, and was one of the project’s first monuments to be donated to Africa.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers could always request for a pick up locations including hotel’s airport guest house embassy anywhere in Addis multiple pick up options
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- Japanese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Africa/Addis_Ababa time to receive 100% refund.
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