City Tours
Itineraries
Addis Ababa City Sightseeing Tour
“From Ancient Relics to Panoramic Heights in Ethiopia’s Capital”
Day 1: Museums and Historic Landmarks
Highlights: National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Ethnological Museum
Start at the National Museum to view Lucy and other archaeological treasures. Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, rich in imperial and religious history. Explore the Ethnological Museum inside Haile Selassie’s former palace.
Day 2: Merkato, Entoto, and City Life
Highlights: Merkato, Entoto Maryam Church, panoramic views
Stroll through Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa. In the afternoon, head to Mount Entoto to visit Entoto Maryam Church and enjoy sweeping views of Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa Food & Coffee Tour
“Taste the Soul of Ethiopia in Every Bite and Brew”
Day 1: Street Food and Local Kitchens
Highlights: Injera making, spices, traditional dishes
Visit a local kitchen or restaurant to watch injera being prepared. Sample doro wot, tibs, and shiro at a bustling eatery. Explore spice shops and taste snacks like roasted barley and sambusas.
Day 2: Coffee Rituals and Tej Houses
Highlights: Coffee ceremony, Ethiopian cafés, honey wine
Join a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Visit old cafés known for strong buna. End the day at a tej bet (honey wine house) or cultural restaurant with live music and food.
Bahir Dar City Tour
“Papyrus Boats, Island Monasteries, and Sunset Palms”
Day 1: Lake Tana Monasteries
Highlights: Ura Kidane Mehret, island churches, boat ride
Take a boat trip to explore Lake Tana’s monasteries, particularly Ura Kidane Mehret with its colorful murals. Learn about Ethiopia’s monastic traditions from local guides.
Day 2: Blue Nile Falls and City Views
Highlights: Tis Issat Falls, Bezawit Hill, Bahir Dar market
Drive to the Blue Nile Falls and hike to the viewpoint. Return to town and visit the local market. End the day with panoramic views from Bezawit Hill.
Hawassa City Tour
“Lakeside Leisure and Southern Culture”
Day 1: Lakeside Life and Wildlife
Highlights: Fish market, boat ride, Amora Gedel park
Walk along Lake Hawassa and visit the lively fish market. Take a boat ride to spot hippos and explore the lakeshore’s biodiversity at Amora Gedel Park.
Day 2: Sidama Culture and Wondo Genet Forest
Highlights: Cultural museum, hot springs, local dishes
Visit the Hawassa Cultural Museum to learn about the Sidama people. Then take a short trip to Wondo Genet for a forest walk and relaxing hot spring soak before heading back to the city.
Selasé Tours 