2— Day Addis Ababa City Tour & Bishoftu (Debre Zeyt) Day Trip.

08:00 — Breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before beginning the day’s activities.

Recommended:

Traditional Ethiopian coffee

Local Ethiopian breakfast

Continental breakfast options

Suggested: Comfortable walking shoes, a camera, sunglasses, and a hat.

08:30 — Meet Your Driver & Begin City Tour

Start your guided panoramic drive through the capital city.

Drive through key landmarks, including:

Meskel Square

Churchill Avenue

Piazza District

During the drive, your guide will introduce:

The history of Addis Ababa

The legacy of Emperor Menelik II

Modern Ethiopian culture and daily life

09:00 – 10:15 — Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia

Explore one of Ethiopia’s most important museums.

Highlights include:

The famous “Lucy” fossil (approximately 3.2 million years old)

Ancient royal treasures

Traditional Ethiopian artwork

Archaeological and historical collections.

10:30 – 11:15 — Holy Trinity Cathedral Visit

Visit one of Ethiopia’s most significant religious sites.

Highlights:

Tomb of Emperor Haile Selassie

Beautiful stained-glass windows

Ethiopian Orthodox architectural design

11:30 – 12:30 — Entoto Hills & Panoramic Viewpoint

Drive to the Entoto Hills overlooking Addis Ababa.

Activities:

Panoramic city photography

Visit the historic palace area

Traditional Ethiopian coffee experience

13:00 — Lunch Break

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

14:00 – 16:30 — Merkato Market Exploration

Visit one of Africa’s largest open-air markets.

Shopping opportunities:

Ethiopian coffee beans

Local spices

Traditional scarves

Handicrafts and souvenirs

Important Notes:

EVENING PROGRAM

18:00 – 21:30 — Traditional Cultural Dinner & Dance Show

Enjoy an evening of Ethiopian culture, music, and cuisine.

Experience:

Traditional dances from various Ethiopian ethnic groups

Live cultural music performance

Traditional costumes and performances

Dinner may include:

Traditional Ethiopian dishes

Optional Ethiopian honey wine (Tej)

Overnight — Addis Ababa

DAY 2 — BISHOFTU (DEBRE ZEYT) DAY TRIP

07:30 — Breakfast at the hotel

08:00 — Departure to Bishoftu

Begin your scenic drive to Bishoftu.

Distance: Approximately 50 km southeast of Addis Ababa

Driving Time: Around 1 to 1.5 hours

Road Condition: Modern expressway

09:30 – 11:30 — Crater Lakes Exploration

Visit some of the beautiful crater lakes surrounding Bishoftu.

Highlights:

Lake Hora

Lake Bishoftu

Babogaya Lake

Activities:

Nature walks

Bird watching

Scenic photography

Relaxation by the lakeside

12:00 — Resort Visit & Leisure Time

Optional activities may include:

Swimming

Coffee break

Boat ride

13:00 — Lakeside Lunch

Enjoy lunch with relaxing lake views. Visit the Kutiftu water park.

14:30 – 16:00 — Free Leisure Time

Walking around the lake

Relaxing at the resort

Photography

Small local shopping

16:00 — Return Drive to Addis Ababa

Possible stops along the way:

Local fruit markets

Coffee break

17:30 – 18:00 — Arrival in Addis Ababa

Drop-off at:

Hotel

END OF TOUR