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Program: Addis Ababa City
Tour Duration: Half-day
Code: GETTS 001
Transport: Land
Visit the National Museum that exhibits
numerous antiquates, historical relics,
archaeological and pale-ontological objects
including the 3.5 million year old skeleton
of Lucy; one of the fine Ethiopian Orthodox
Churches, St. George Cathedral that contains
several interesting modern paintings and
mosaics St. George Cathedral; Mercato - biggest
open market of its kind in Africa and the
commanding panoramic view point Mount
Entoto which offers the stupendous view of
the city.
Program: Addis Ababa City Tour
Duration: Full-day
Code: GETTS 002 Transport: Land
In addition to the “GETTS 001” the Ethnological
Museum that provides very interesting
overview of Ethiopian crafts, culture and art;
Holy Trinity Cathedral known for its interior
paintings and Handicrafts Center that offers
the rich legacy of traditional handicrafts that
serve as a perfect souvenir.
Program: Melka-Kunture & Adadi Mariam
Duration: Half-day
Code: GETTS 003
Transport: Land
Situated at 60km south-west of Addis Ababa
Melka-Kunture is a famous archaeological
site where fossils of pre history age as well as
stone tools dating 1.5 million years have been
discovered. Few km drives this point can be
reached Adadi Mariam Cave Church believed
to date back to the 13th century and gives a
good indication of the Lalibela rock-hewn
churches of the 12th century.
Program: Debre-Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge
Duration: Full-day
Code: GETTS 004
Transport: Land
If you think Grand Canyon is impressive, try
paying a visit to its Africa cousin - Blue Nile
Gorge. Situated 210km north of Addis Ababa and
with about one mile width and depth, the Blue
Nile Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges
in the world comparable in scale to the Arizona’s
version. On the way after 100km drive is the
renowned monastery of Debre Libanos, founded
in the 13th century in a magnificent 700m-high
canyon.
Program: Sodore
Duration: Full-day
Code: GETTS 005
Transport: Land
Sodore, at 126 km south of Addis Ababa, is a
very popular resort area. To reach there the
road passes through some interesting towns of Kaliti, Akaki, Debre Zeit, Mojo and Nazareth.
Swimming in the Olympic size pool filled with
warm mineral water is very tempting. The
huge riverside trees offer shade and shelter
to entertaining monkeys and birds of varied
species.
Program: Ambo
Duration: Full-day
Code: GETTS 006 Transport: Land
For swimmers and hikers, Ambo at 125 km west of Addis Ababa is an ideal place. The road
takes you through Gefersa, one of Addis Ababa’s
water supply reservoir and fertile farmland.
The main attractions of this area are,
Wonchi Crater Lake, Guder River Falls and the
Vineyard.
Program: Ankober
Duration: Full-day
Code: GETTS 007 Transport: Land
Ankober had been the political center from
mid 18th till Addis Ababa became the capital
of the Ethiopian Empire. Located at 172km
North East of Addis Ababa and 43km East of
Debre Berhan, Ankober offers spectacular
scenery overlooking the Great Rift Valley; a
unique monastery with Judeo-Christian tradition
and ruins of Emperor Menelik’s Palace.
An overnight stay can also be arranged at
Ankober Lodge.
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