Capital city, Addis Ababa
The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa which lies at the heart of the country was established by king Minillik II in 1887. Addis Ababa ‘new flower’ is situated at an altitude of ranges from 1500ms.he lowest spot to 3100M.around Entoto Mountain. The city of Addis can be a cultural reference of the whole Ethiopia for having almost all tribal people and their way of living in the country.

Addis Ababa is also the diplomatic capital of Africa, the remaining seat of the Union as it has been for the last 41 years. OAU(AU), E.C.A (Economic Commotion for Africa) and so many other Intentional N.G.O.S. is also a home of different unique churches, historical monuments & museums such as Ethological museum the richest in the country exhibits the culture and handcrafts of various Ethiopian Ethic groups, national museum, where cultural and archeological relics including “LUCY” the 3.2 million year old hominid. Visiting the biggest open market, Merkato is also one of the ideal experiences in Addis Ababa sight seeing rich in both traditional stuffs of the people’s daily life to modern imported goods.
Participating religious and cultural events in Addis also offers a rewarding religious and people’s life.
The central geographical location of Addis Ababa also give a chance to make short day trips to archeological, cultural, religious and natural attraction sites of the surrounding.
Glory Ethiopia would never imagine its clients being idle even for fraction of seconds while staying in Addis.
Full and half day city tours, Excursions out of Addis, Traditional and European nights are all the memorable offers of Glory Tours for Business travelers and Transit passengers.
1. Activities in and surrounding Addis Ababa 1.1Half-day sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa -Entoto mountains - Trinity cathedral -National museum - Merkato open air market
1.2 Full day sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa -Entoto mountains - St. George Cathedral -Trinity cathedral - national museum - Ethnological museum - Merkato open air market
 

2. Day Excursion Out Of Addis Ababa:

2.1 Melka Kunture Archaeological site where fossils of pre-historic age (nearly 2 million year old) have been discovered. Stone tools dating 1.5 million years old are other discoveries of this area. Few Kms. drive from thispoint, Adadi Mariam Church can be reached. This Church is believed to date back to the time of Lalibela and gives a good image of the Lalibela rock hewn Churches of the 12th century.

2.2 Debre Libanos Church and Blue Nile Gorge (Full Day)
The Blue Nile Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges in the world; bigger 0than the Grand Canyon in the USA. To reach the Blue Nile Gorge the road passes through green-land plateau and after one hundred kms. drive is Debre Libanos Monastery, which dates back to 13th century. The endemic mammal Gelada Baboon and Lammergeyer as well as Rupples Vultures are all habitats of the area. The Portuguese Bridge of the 16th century is also in the vicinity and worth a visit. Continue to drive through villages and farm lands till you reach the gorge, which is about one mile wide and one mile deep, taking about a 45 minutes drive to reach the riverbed. Picnic lunch on either side of the river. Early afternoon drive back to Addis to arrive before dusk.

2.3 Nazareth/Sodore Resort. (Full day)
Sodere is a resort 126 kms. South of Addis Ababa. The majority of the populations living in these areas make their living from agriculture. The main grain that is grown in this area is “teff” from which the staple food “injera” is made. After Nazareth, Sodore is only 15 minutes drive and swimming in the Olympic size pool filled with warm mineral water is very tempting before lunch.
The majestic Awash River passes near by the swimming pool and Hippos and Crocodiles can be observed from time to time. The huge revering trees offer shade and shelter to entertaining Monkeys and Birds of varied species. After lunch visiting the garden of the hotel is worthwhile. Late afternoon, drive back to Addis Ababa to arrive before dark.
 
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