Tour Code 12= Half day city tour of Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa meaning new flower is the capital of Ethiopia and Africa the whole, established in 1886 by emperor Menilik the 2nd, reigned from 1889 -1913. In fact, it was queen Tahayitu, his wife said to be credit for the foundation of the city as a small settlement for she moved her living quarter for the first time from mount Entoto dawn to the present hot spring area which still today used as a public spa and resort center for the locals. Addis Ababa hosts a diversified population more than 6 million people who are coming from all over the country and are living in peace and harmony. It is the political and economical hub of the nation where so many local and int'l organizations are located. Ti mention but few are: AU/African union, ECA /economic commission for Afeca, EU /European and other embassies and consulate's of different countries in the glob.

There are few places of interest in Addis Ababa one can visit either in a half or Fullday city tours.

Trinity cathedral, St. George church, national musuem, ethinographic musuem, Addis Ababa musuem, mount Entoto, Markato, historical monuments/squares and coffee shops are the main stop overs that should be covered during the tour.

=Half day city tour (5-6hours)

This is a short city tour of Addis Ababa incorporating 1 Museum, 1 Church and mount Entoto or Markato. It starts in the morning and wraps up in the mid day or based on your time preferrence.

The tour gives you short highlight of Ethiopian Orthodox church and general information about the history, culture and archeological findings in the country. You have an option to select either Trinity Cathedral or St. George churches and among the museums national or ethnographic museums which of course both are worth to visit.

ITINERARY

Pick you up at the airport or any place where you are in Addis Ababa,then head to one of the churches where you could learn about the history of Ethiopian Orthodox religion and its worshiping orders. After 1 and half hour proceed to national or ethinographic musuems both equiped with numerous artifacts which are collected from historical, archeological and palioantology sites. Each takes 2 hours to visit, finally go to either Mount Entoto, location of old palace of king Menelik or Markato, the biggest open air market in the continent. At the end of the sightseeing, take a break for lunch or coffee then drop you at a place where you want be. End of our service.

-Price includes

-All entranc fee

-Mini van

-English speaking guide

-Tea,coffee or soft drink with -cakes

-1lt of packed water

Price not includes

-Meal

-Shopping expense

-Personal interests, like cigarette

-Alcholic drinks or things out of the "price includes"