Discover Addis Ababa: Visit Lucy, explore Merkato, enjoy Entoto views, and see Trinity Church. Uncover the city’s rich history and beauty.
Discover Addis Ababa: Visit Lucy, explore Merkato, enjoy Entoto views, and see Trinity Church. Uncover the city’s rich history and beauty.
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National Museum of Ethiopia - THE NATIONAL MUSEUM
It houses a diverse collection of Ethiopia’s archaeological and cultural artifacts.
Here, you can see the 3.2 million-year-old, most famous hominid skeleton, discovered in 1974 at a place called Hadar, known as Lucy (Dinknesh). This discovery has supported the theory that Ethiopia is the cradle of…
- National Museum of Ethiopia - THE NATIONAL MUSEUM
It houses a diverse collection of Ethiopia’s archaeological and cultural artifacts.
Here, you can see the 3.2 million-year-old, most famous hominid skeleton, discovered in 1974 at a place called Hadar, known as Lucy (Dinknesh). This discovery has supported the theory that Ethiopia is the cradle of humankind.
- Addis Ababa Museum - ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
This museum showcases various traditional artifacts that depict the lifestyles of Ethiopia’s major ethnic groups. It is located within Addis Ababa University.
- Holy Trinity Cathedral - TRINITY CATHEDRAL
This unique and beautiful church, featuring a baroque style of European architecture, is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Here, you can see scripts of the imperial families, statues made by Greek sculptors, Old and New Testament scenes painted on glass windows, and the coffins of Emperor Haile Selassie I, the church’s founder, and his wife.
- Mercato Market - MERKATO
Merkato is the largest open-air market in Africa. This bustling market offers a fascinating glimpse into the vast range of goods and artifacts available from all parts of the country. Traditional Ethiopian trade takes place in the open air, and you can purchase almost anything you desire here.
- Mount Entoto - MOUNT ENTOTO
The highest peak in Addis Ababa, with an altitude of 3,200 meters, was the site of the first palace of Emperor Menelik II, the founder of Addis Ababa. St. Mary Church, where he was crowned Emperor, is also located here.
From this mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Addis Ababa and its surrounding forests.
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
- Brunch
- Brunch
This tour provides an all-encompassing experience of Addis Ababa, featuring a stop at the National Museum to view the renowned early human remains of Lucy. Wander through the lively Merkato, the city’s largest open-air market, and enjoy stunning vistas of Addis Ababa from Entoto Hill. Lastly, visit the Trinity Church, thought to contain the tomb of HIM…
This tour provides an all-encompassing experience of Addis Ababa, featuring a stop at the National Museum to view the renowned early human remains of Lucy. Wander through the lively Merkato, the city’s largest open-air market, and enjoy stunning vistas of Addis Ababa from Entoto Hill. Lastly, visit the Trinity Church, thought to contain the tomb of HIM Hile Selassie. Embark on this enthralling adventure and explore the rich history and charm of Addis Ababa.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.