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Mount Entoto View Point, Museum Palace Local Market & Food Tours
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Mount Entoto View Point, Museum Palace Local Market & Food Tours
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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 Church. It’s not the most impressive cathedral, but it’s worth a stop cathedral including the museum as well. on the way back from Entoto Hill, then afterwards stop by the Shiro Meda Local market sells Ethiopian textiles in all their forms, from Ethiopian wedding dresses to various types of clothing,
Its located near the US Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the best local markets 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
Itinerary
Mount Entoto
35 minsAdmission Ticket Includedwe 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 minutesMenelik palace
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIt 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 hourShiro Meda Market
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeShiro 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 markets 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 which are made from cotton and decorated with colorful embroidery. Here at Shiro Meda, bargaining for price is the order of the game. If visitors have time, they can also visit the small startups working on weaving these colorful Ethiopian traditional clothes durations: 1 hourTomoca Coffee
35 minsAdmission Ticket Free• 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.Addis Ababa
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTake 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 3 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
What's included
INCLUDED
WiFi on board
Admission fees Menelik Museum + Mount Entoto View Points
Airport/ Hotel Pick up & drop off
Ethiopian Coffee tasting & coffee Ceremony Attendance + drinking bottled water
Admission fees menelik palace admission fees Saint Mary church
NOT INCLUDED
Park fees
Lunch at Addis Ababa Restaurant
Tips for your driver Guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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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
Location
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Entot Mountain, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1000
Provider
Daily Addis Tours
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