4 Days Addis Ababa Tour

Day 1: Arrival & Introduction to Addis Ababa

• Arrival at Bole International Airport – Meet & greet by your guide.

• City Orientation Drive: Explore major avenues and neighborhoods.

• Visit Entoto Hills:

  • Entoto Maryam Church

  • Menelik II Palace

  • Panoramic views over Addis Ababa

• National Museum of Ethiopia:

  • See “Lucy”, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid skeleton.

• Dinner: Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with cultural dance performance.

• Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa.

Day 2: Churches, Museums & Markets

• Holy Trinity Cathedral:

  • Final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.

  • Beautiful stained-glass windows and rich history.

• Ethnological Museum (within Addis Ababa University):

  • Insight into Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic groups and traditions.

• Merkato – One of Africa’s largest open-air markets:

  • Explore local crafts, spices, textiles, and daily life.

• St. George Cathedral:

  • Octagonal church with unique architecture and museum.

• Optional: Coffee tasting at Tomoca Coffee or Kaldi’s.

• Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa.

Day 3: Day Trip to Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge

• Morning: Drive north (approx. 110 km) to Debre Libanos Monastery.

  • One of Ethiopia’s most important Orthodox religious centers.

  • Founded in the 13th century.

• Portuguese Bridge:

  • Scenic hike to the 16th-century stone bridge.

  • Stunning views of the gorge and Jemma River waterfall.

• Picnic or local lunch at a scenic spot.

• Return to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.

• Optional: Visit a local art gallery or bookshop.

• Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa.

Day 4: Cultural & Local Life Experience + Departure

• Visit Shiro Meda Market:

  • Traditional textiles and handwoven clothes.

• Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum:

  • Insight into the Derg regime’s impact on Ethiopia.

• Leisure time: Relax at Unity Park, explore Friendship Park, or shop for souvenirs.

• Farewell Lunch/Dinner at a rooftop or garden restaurant.

• Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

💰 Tour Inclusions

• Airport transfers

• All entrance fees

• English-speaking local guide

• Private vehicle and driver

• 3 nights hotel accommodation (mid-range or as preferred)

• Daily breakfast (and lunch/dinner if requested)

📝 Optional Add-ons

• Mount Zuqualla crater lake hike (instead of Debre Libanos)

• Cooking class or traditional coffee ceremony

• Spa or wellness session at a local resort