you'll head to the National Museum or other museum of your choice (see options below). The National Museum is the oldest museum in Ethiopia. Its most famous exhibit is "Lucy", the 3.5 million year old skeleton whose discovery in 1974 demonstrated that bipedal hominids evolved much earlier than previously thought. The museum also holds many other palaeontological and archaeological artifacts, as well as ethnographic and modern art displays.

After the museum, there will be the chance to visit Holy Trinity Cathedral, built to commemorate Ethiopia's emancipation from the Italian occupation. The cathedral is an important focal point for the Ethiopian Orthodox church. As a place of worship, it is considered second only to the Church of Our Lady Zion in Axum (where the original Ark of the Covenant is believed to be held). The Cathedral also has its own museum with interesting artifacts from the history of the Ethiopian Church. Alternatively, you can choose to visit Entoto mountain or St George's Cathedral instead of Holy Trinity.

Next, you will visit the Mercato, reputedly the largest market in Africa. The Mercato is the commercial hub of Addis Ababa. A close-knit grid of streets crammed with stalls, kiosks and shops, you can buy virtually anything here, but be prepared to negotiate! Alternatively, you can choose to visit Shero Meda, a more traditional market, or seek out Addis' best souvenir shops.

The afternoon finishes with either a traditional coffee ceremony or a trip to Tomoca, Ethiopia's most famous coffee shop, before heading to your hotel at around 6:30pm.