Visit Lucy, the first human. 3.5 million years old. Perhaps the world's most famous early human ancestor, the 3.2-million-year-old ape "Lucy" was the first Australopithecus afarensis skeleton ever found, though her remains are only about 40 percent complete. Founded in 1944, the National Museum of Ethiopia is home to fossilized remains of early hominids, archaeological artefacts of the earliest of Ethiopia, regalia and memorabilia from ancient rulers, like Emperor Haile Selassie and artwork ranging from traditional to contemporary. Duration: 1 hour

Visit the largest open market in Africa: Sprawling outdoor market with stalls for handicrafts, jewelry, spices Mercato is the largest open-air market in Africa, covering 25 square kilometers and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities divided in organized zones (agricultural products, incense, coffee, spices, jewelry, baskets, pottery, leather products , recycling metal works & other ETC. duration: 1 hour

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa Menelik II Square is located in the heart of Addis Ababa, the area locally known as Arada. At the center of the square stands a magnificent equestrian statue of the Emperor. The monument was erected by Emperor Haile Selassie I, in 1930, just before his coronation.

we will drive uphill to Entoto, which once was Emperor Minilik II’s permanent camp. Driving the hill there is a considerable drop in altitude and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which cover the area. From the top, there is a panoramic view of the capital and surrounding countryside. Please note that entrance fee to the Entoto park is not included, If you wish to enter the park the cost will be $8 per Person

Meskel Square (Amharic: መስቀል አደባባይ, romanized: mesik’el ādebabay, lit. 'Cross Square') is a public square in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is often a site for Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church gatherings or for demonstrations and festivals, notably, the Meskel Festival from which it takes its name.[citation needed]

Saint George Cathedral is one of the oldest religious sites in Addis Ababa. This historical church is famous for its octagonal architecture. Inside Saint George Cathedral, admire mosaics depicting biblical scenes like the visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. See also hand paintings showing historical/political events related with Emperor Haile Sillassie and Ethio-Italo II War. These wonderful paintings and mosaics are done by the famous Ethiopian Maître Artist Afework Tekle. You will also visit the museum of Saint George Cathedral to see a number of historical and religious artifacts. Duration: 40 minutes

Located in Piazza area, Tomoca is the oldest coffee shop in Ethiopia (since 1953). Duration: 15 minutes

Tiglachin Memorial is a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War. It was built under Mengistu Haile Mariam on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa.

Lunch at The Oldest Restaurant in Ethiopia Established in 1898E.C, Their is a variety of choice here at the Addis Ababa restaurant Their Ethiopian style Vegetarian and non is well known, but there is also a possibility of some western cuisine

Shiro Meda Market, the Shiro Meda Market (also spelled "Chiromeda") sells Ethiopian textiles in all their forms, from Ethiopian wedding dresses to various types of clothing, linens, It’s locals market located near the US Embassy in Addis Ababa is one of the best local markets to shop handwoven cotton clothes mainly for women. It is also famous for buying small gift items like bed covers, Table Clothes, scarves, T-shirts, necklaces, earrings, etc Why should you visit it At Shiro Meda, visitors can buy colorful handwoven locally made scarves, and dresses for women which are made from cotton and decorated with colorful embroidery. Here at Shiro Meda, bargaining for price is the order of the game. If visitors have time, they can also visit the small startups working on weaving these colorful Ethiopian traditional clothes durations: 35