You are coming to Ethiopia for a few days as a visitor, business person or in transit and look for a trip to discover something of the country before leaving. Action Tours has optional Short Tours, if you have a half day, full day, or 2 days some more days in Ethiopia. Action Tours is always in action to serve you better and so that request the itinerary listed herewith:

Visit Addis Ababa, Entoto Maryam Church,Entoto Park,Sheger Menafesha, Unity Park

Itinerary

Program: Addis Ababa City tour

Tour Code: Addis 01

Duration: Half Day
Transportation: Land

Addis Ababa is centered at the heart of the country. Addis Ababa in Amharic language means “New Flower”. It was founded by Emperor MenelikII in 1886. An estimated population of 5+ million people (2019) is dwelling in the city. Addis is graced as Africa’s diplomatic capital with the presence of the head quarter for the African Unity, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), a seat for numerous embassies and is the port of entry for most travelers.

We start at 1: pm local time with a pick up from your hotel and drive north up to Mount Entoto (3300m) for a panoramic view of Addis, Entoto Museum with historical and royal exhibit, The Church of St. Mary, built in 1885 and the old palace of emperor MenelikII. Take some images at Mount Entoto and we drive back to Addis for the National Museum in which you are visiting different archaeological findings (including Lucy’s replica Skeleton).

Itinerary can be amended upon request

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