Addis Ababa Outdoor Day Trip

8:30 AM – Hotel Pickup & Start of Tour 9:00 AM – Entoto Hills Scenic Drive ● Panoramic views of Addis Ababa from 3,200 meters elevation ● Stop for photo opportunities and fresh air ● View roadside stalls with traditional crafts and local herbs 10:30 AM – Shiro Meda Traditional Clothing Market ● Outdoor open-air shops selling handwoven habesha clothes and scarves ● Watch traditional weavers at work ● Optional: Try on local garments for photos or purchase souvenirs 11:30 AM – Traditional Coffee Ceremony (Outdoor Café or Cultural House) ● Enjoy coffee roasted and brewed in the Ethiopian tradition ● Optional light snack or bread 12:30 PM – Lunch at Cultural Restaurant with Outdoor Terrace ● Suggested: Kategna, Lucy Gazebo, or Taitu Hotel Garden ● Taste injera with assorted Ethiopian dishes 2:00 PM – Merkato Market (Outdoor Guided Visit) ● Africa’s largest open-air market ● Visit areas for: ○ Spices ○ Baskets ○ Incense ○ Coffee beans ● Accompanied by a local market guide for navigation and safety 3:30 PM – Scenic City Drive ● Drive through major landmarks for quick outdoor stops: ○ Meskel Square ○ African Union HQ (photo from outside) ○ Piazza (Italian-era buildings and historic shops) 4:30 PM – Juice or Coffee Break at Garden of Coffee (Outdoor Seating) ● Enjoy premium Ethiopian coffee or fresh avocado/mango juice 5:30 PM – Return to Hotel What’s Included ● Private car with fuel and English-speaking driver ● Local guide for Merkato ● Entoto vehicle permit ● Coffee ceremony/tasting ● Entrance to cultural restaurant show (if included with lunch) ● All coordination Not Included ● Meals and drinks (except coffee ceremony) ● Personal purchases ● Tips (optional)