• Lucy (Dinkinesh) the famous 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil.
• Paleontological Exhibits, fossilized remains of early humans and prehistoric animals.
• Aksumite Artifacts, ncient stelae, Sabaean inscriptions, and relics.
• Medieval Treasures, artifacts from Ethiopia’s historic kingdoms.
• Imperial Regalia, Emperor Haile Selassie’s belongings and royal ceremonial objects.
• Archaeological Collections, evidence of Ethiopia’s 3,000-year-old civilization.
• Explore St. George Cathedral, a historic 1896 masterpiece symbolizing Ethiopia’s victory at Adwa.
• Admire its octagonal design in Ethiopia’s flag colors and stunning biblical murals.
• See royal treasures, including Menelik II’s coronation robes and ancient religious artifacts.
• Walk where Emperor Haile Selassie was crowned—a sacred site of faith and resistance.

Begin your enriching half-day journey with a convenient pick-up from your hotel, heading first to the National Museum of Ethiopia — the guardian of the nation’s most precious historical treasures. Here, you’ll come face-to-face with “Lucy” (Dinkinesh), the 3.2-million-year-old hominid whose discovery reshaped our understanding of human evolution.

The museum’s paleontological section takes you deep into Ethiopia’s ancient past with fossilized remains of early humans and prehistoric animals. The archaeological wing showcases Aksumite stelae, Sabaean inscriptions, and medieval artifacts that highlight Ethiopia’s glorious civilizations. You’ll also see royal regalia and ceremonial objects once belonging to Ethiopia’s emperors, including personal items of Emperor Haile Selassie, offering a direct connection to the country’s more recent imperial history. Throughout the visit, your expert guide will help you piece together how these exhibits reflect Ethiopia’s 3,000-year narrative as one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations.

Next, continue to the iconic St. George Cathedral, a striking example of Ethiopian Orthodox architecture built in 1896 to commemorate the country’s historic victory at the Battle of Adwa. The cathedral’s distinctive octagonal design, painted in the vibrant colors of the Ethiopian flag — green, yellow, and red — immediately captures your attention. Inside, light pours through stained-glass windows, illuminating murals that depict vivid biblical scenes and honored Ethiopian saints.

The cathedral houses priceless religious artifacts, including ceremonial crosses and hand-written bibles. Its museum features treasures such as Emperor Menelik II’s coronation robes and other royal relics. As you tread the same stone paths where Emperor Haile Selassie was crowned, your guide will share inspiring stories about how this sacred site has become a powerful symbol of Ethiopian faith, resistance, and national identity.

The tour concludes with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel, leaving you with deep cultural insights and a profound appreciation for Ethiopia’s extraordinary fusion of ancient history and living spiritual traditions.

• Lunch
• Car with fuel
• Driver allowance
• Mini Van and 4*4 Land Cruiser
• Local guide fee all destinations
• Sightseeing entrance
• Bottle of water
• Service fee

• Domestic flight
• Tip
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Any service not mentioned in the “Price included” section