Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in and refreshment. Begin your exploration of Addis Ababa with a drive to Mount Entoto for sweeping views of the capital. Then descend to visit the National Museum, home of the famous hominid fossil “Lucy.” Continue to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, an important religious and historical landmark built during WWII, and then explore the Ethnographic Museum, once the palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. Conclude your city tour with a stop at Merkato, the largest open-air market in East Africa. Dinner and overnight in Addis Ababa.

After breakfast, depart south toward the Sidama region and the charming town of Yirgalem, approximately 350 km away. Along the route, make scenic stops at the Awash River and Lake Ziway, well-known for birdwatching. Continue to Awassa for lunch. Afterward, drive onward to Aregash Lodge, an eco-lodge surrounded by forest and local farmland. Enjoy dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at the lodge.

In the morning, travel to Aleta Wondo to visit the Wottona Boltuma Coffee Plantation, a prime example of traditional Ethiopian coffee production. Explore nearby stelae sites, showcasing the region’s ancient history. After lunch in Aleta Wondo, return to Yirgalem and relax at Aregash Lodge for the evening.

Start the day with a scenic drive to Yirgacheffe, one of the most celebrated coffee regions in the world. On the way, visit a local village for cultural insights. Once in Yirgacheffe, tour coffee farms to learn about the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of coffee beans. Enjoy lunch in Dilla before continuing to Awassa for a leisurely evening at your lakeside resort.

Begin your day with a visit to the Awassa Fish Market, a lively spot on the lakeshore where local fishermen bring in the day’s catch. Afterward, drive back to Addis Ababa, arriving in time for a farewell cultural dinner. This festive evening includes traditional Ethiopian dishes, live music, ethnic dances, and a final coffee ceremony. After dinner, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your international departure.