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Addis & Beyond: Culture, Coffee & Scenery
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Discover the vibrant Addis Mercato, Africa's largest open-air market
- Visit the Kechene Women's Pottery Cooperative and learn about their craft
- Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian lunch at Addis Ababa Restaurant in Piazza
- Savor the rich flavors of Ethiopian coffee at the iconic Tomoca Coffee
- Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Totot Traditional Restaurant
Activity location
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Addis & Beyond: Culture, Coffee & Scenery
- 2d
Activity duration is 2 days 2d - English
What's included, what's not
- Visit to Kechene Women's Pottery Cooperative
What's included What's included - Visit to Addis Mercato
What's included What's included - Lunch at Addis Ababa Restaurant
What's included What's included - Visit to Tomoca Coffee
What's included What's included - Dinner at Totot Traditional Restaurant
What's included What's included - Visit to the Portuguese bridge
What's included What's included - Lunch at Jemma river gorge Hotel pick up & drop off Professional driver/guide Car with fuel charges
What's included What's included - Personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Day 1. Begin your tour by heading to the Kechene Medhanialem area of Addis Ababa, where the pottery tradition has its roots in the arrival of potters from North Shoa with Emperor Menelik II. Visit the modern Kechene Women's Pottery Cooperative, established in 1991 with support from the ILO and UNDP to help women become self-employed and preserve their traditional craft. See a variety of ceramic items produced for income and livelihood.
Continue to Addis Mercato, a bustling and vibrant open-air market in Addis Ababa. It proudly boasts of being the largest of its kind in Africa and possibly even on the entire planet. Despite its chaotic and crowded nature, strolling through this market is an incredibly entertaining experience that showcases the lively character of the city.
Take a lunch break at Addis Ababa Restaurant in Piazza, offering an authentic Ethiopian local food experience. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Addis Ababa city administration, ensuring a genuine taste of traditional Ethiopian cuisine. Indulge in the unique flavors of Injera, a sour fermented pancake-like flatbread made from teff flour, paired with the exquisite Ethiopian honey wine known as Tej.
After lunch, visit Tomoca Coffee, a family-owned gem that has been delighting coffee enthusiasts since its inception in February 1953. This iconic establishment not only embodies the rich heritage of Ethiopian coffee culture but also specializes in Italian-style brews that have garnered international acclaim.
Finish the day by taking you back to your hotel and after refreshing get ready Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Addis Ababa at Totot Traditional Restaurant, where you can savor an authentic Ethiopian dining experience. This renowned establishment offers a beautifully designed atmosphere bustling with locals and visitors alike. Whether you're celebrating with a large group or enjoying an intimate family gathering, the attentive service enhances your visit.
Day. 2 after breakfast In just 2 hours drive , you can visit the Portuguese Bridge, with water falls and Entoto Mountains from Addis Ababa. This guided tour makes it easy to explore top attractions beyond the city limits, plus provides the benefits of going with a local guide and all-inclusive brand new Vehicle. visit the Portuguese bridge built by the Portuguese during 16 century with a beautiful landscape and if you lucky one of Ethiopian endemic Mammals Chelada baboon (the bleeding heartMonkey) Finally, have lunch in front of a beautiful Jemma river gorge. After lunch, return to Addis. On the way, have a chance to see some birds, traditional Ethiopian huts and farm lands.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia