"Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia /Ethiopia: Land of Origins

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"Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia /Ethiopia: Land of Origins

By Addis Gize Tours

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2d
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

cluding historical sites, natural wonders,and vibrant cultural experiences. Key highlights include the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the ancient city of Aksum, the Simien and Bale Mountains, the Danakil Depression, and the Omo Valley known for its unique cultural heritage.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Aksum:
An ancient city with obelisks, tombs, and the legendary Queen of Sheba's palace, showcasing Ethiopia's rich history.
Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela:
Eleven medieval monolithic churches carved out of rock, a testament to religious architecture and engineering.
Danakil Depression
A volcanic wilderness in the northeast, known for its extreme heat, the vibrant Dallol volcanic springs.
Omo Valley:
A region in southern Ethiopia, known for its cultural diversity and unique tribes, offering immersive cultural experiences.
Addis Ababa
The capital city, offering a mix of modern and traditional attractions, including the National Museum, Entoto hills, and bustling markets like Mercato

Activity location

National Museum of Ethiopia
- King George VI Street,
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cameron Street
- Oasis Building Cameroon Street
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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addis gize tour

2d
English

Tourist standard hotel
Vip
Duration: 8 hours
Add
4WD : meets a rich history, offering visitors diverse cultural experiences from its ancient churches and museums, like the one hous
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 12:30am

Price details

$91.00 x 1 Adult$91.00

Paid at activity$10.00

Total

addis gize tour

2d
English

Tourist standard hotel
Vip
Duration: 8 hours
Add
4WD : meets a rich history, offering visitors diverse cultural experiences from its ancient churches and museums, like the one hous
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 7:30am

Price details

$101.00 x 1 Adult$101.00

Paid at activity$10.00

Total

exeplore Lalibela

2d
English

Lalibela hotel
hiking: The Lalibela churches are a collection of 11 medieval, monolithic churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia, carved from a single, slopi
VIP
Duration: 2 days
coffee
Historical
tourist standard
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00am

Price details

$250.00 x 1 Adult$250.00

Paid at activity$10.00

Total

Best Omo Valley Tours & Trips

2d
English

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Bull-jumping ceremony of the H: Bull-jumping ceremony of the Hamar

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Duration: 3 days
All food is available in the c
Southern
Turist standard car
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

$300.00 x 1 Adult$300.00

Paid at activity$10.00

Total

What's included, what's not

All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Breakfast
Tip and alcohol

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: addis ababa

3 stops
Meals: lunch, breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: 1 Best westorn Addis Hotel 2 sky light hotel sharaton Addis

National Museum of Ethiopia

2h
Admission ticket included

The National Museum of Ethiopia houses the nation’s artistic treasures as well as precious archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is “Lucy,”. Recently added is a display on Selam, estimated to be 3.3 million years old, considered to be the earliest child. The museum exhibitions include archaeological, paleoanthropological, objects from ancient and medieval periods, regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, artwork, a collection of secular arts and crafts. The museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.Lucy was discovered in 1974 near the village Hadar in the Awash Valley of the Afar Triangle in Ethiopia. The Lucy specimen is an early australopithecine and is dated to about 3.2 million years ago. The skeleton presents a small skull akin to that of non-hominin apes, plus evidence of a walking-gait that was bipedal and upright.

Mercato

2h
Admission ticket included

Prior to the current Mercato, there was an open marketplace in Addis Ababa near St. George Church at the site where the City Hall stands now, but it ended with the Italian occupation of the 1930s. The occupiers moved the market further west to the area around the premises of Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis Dinagde, which they named Merkato Dinagde. Thus, the present Addis Merkato was founded by the segregationist policies of the Italian occupational government. the Italians restricted the historic St. George Merkato to Europeans, renaming it Piazza, which featured European-style shops that displayed commodities through glass windows. The mostly Arab tradesmen who owned stores there eventually relocated a half-mile to the west. Over time, local shopkeepers displaced the Arab merchants and, since the 1960s, the Addis Merkato has had a mostly local flavor. The Mercato Dijino did not have any plan and gradually grew in width and breadth taking different categorical stocks called "terras".

Mount Entoto

2m
Admission ticket included

It 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. The Ethiopian Heritage Trust, a non-profit, non-governmental organization, is working actively to change part of the mountain to its old state, a natural park. Entoto Natural Park is the northeastern rim of Addis Abeba, on the southeastern slopes of Mt. Entoto, covering an area of 1,300 hectare

Day 2: city tour and around the city

1 stop
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: overnight at mado hotel

Entoto Natural Park

2h
Admission ticket included

early ii the moring afr brekefast we drive to entoto mountain ontheway we wil see emperar minilik palace

Location

Activity location

National Museum of Ethiopia
- King George VI Street,
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cameron Street
- Oasis Building Cameroon Street
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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