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We had a great day with Zele our guide. The schedule was flexible and very relaxed. We first had the traditional coffee ceremony in mt Entoto in the home of TG. So much food and snacks offered while we watched the whole process from coffee bean to coffe cup!Next was the ethnology museum and the National museum. Zele impressed us with his knowledge of history and prehistory and the culture and traditions of Ethiopia. He also pointed to us different species of trees and plants and birds. His knowledge was impressive! He brought us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch serving Mediterranean food. He helped us buy our Tamoka coffee in the end. Enjoyed the whole experience! Thanks Zele.
Great introduction to Addis Ababa and Lalibela. We had an excellent guide in Addis - Biruk. Made my wife and my daughter feel very comfortable. In a short time (we had two days in Addis), we were able to see the best sites, and also got good local flavor. They also set up my side trip to Lalibela, and managed that well.
Me and my friend had a layover in Addis on route to Rwanda to attend a conference, so we decided to choose the long layover (sleep in Addis as part of the Ethiopian airline package) and arrange a half-day tour of Addis for next morning, before we left to Kigali in afternoon. Booking process was very smooth, Merit team assisted with itinerary and accommodated to our flight times. Henok was our guide, he and the driver (forgot his name, sorry!) picked us up from hotel at 9AM. We drove through the market, went to oldest coffee shop in town, to the Ethnological national museum to check on Lucy; followed by a drive to the mount Entoto and a tradicional lunch and coffee ceremony at a local family house. Back to airport by 2 PM, on time to our afternoon flight. I have being to Addis airport several times for layover, never went out of airport. This long layover and half day tour was the perfect solution to finally see a bit of Addis and learn a little about Ethiopia history (it is very rich!) and local costumes. I recommend Merit tours for that, if you had the chance to explore a bit. PS: Visa was smooth and free, as part of the long layover with Ethiopian airlines (they don't stamp the passport, it is done in boarding pass). You may have to sign a paper at your allocated hotel assuming responsibility for leaving the hotel, as the voucher from Ethiopian airlines includes hotel, meals and transfer from and to airport).
I had an amazing time in Addis thanks to my guides!! In 22hrs I was able to have a local and traditional dinner experience, coffee ceremony, walk/drive to explore more of the city and really get to know some local people. Travel is all about who you meet and I’m so glad I did this!! Highly recommend- and the team was so helpful to fit in my itinerary between my flights.
We booked a tour of Addis through Muluken and Merit Tours. All details were easy to sort out through WhatsApp. Biruk met us at the airport and went out of his way to make sure everyone in our group had a great time. We were treated great and really enjoyed the tour. The highlight for sure was lunch and a coffee ceremony on Mount Entoto. The meal was great and our host was wonderful. Lots of laughs and very relaxed. Thank you for a wonderful intro to the city.
From start to finish our experience with Merit EE Tours was excellent! First, scheduling and booking with Muluken was extremely easy and smooth. We had some ideas of what we wanted to see in the city on our day tour, and Muluken gave us helpful advice and suggestions that made us rethink some things. Communication with both Muluken and our guide, Biruk was very proactive. On the day of our tour, we met Biruk easily in our hotel lobby despite our last minute hotel change. Our first stop was the National Museum, where Biruk impressed us with his knowledge of Ethiopian natural history and politics! After a brief stop at Mt. Entoto, we went on to have a very special lunch and buna (coffee) with a local family. Not only was the food wonderful, but we chatted and laughed easily with our animated and gregarious host TG, despite language barriers. It was great fun and felt like we were in a friend's home. We so enjoyed participating in the coffee ceremony by washing, roasting and grinding the beans. And Biruk teaching us how to summon the neighbors to share a coffee will be remembered forever. Our last stop was to a handmade pottery factory. This too was a unique and memorable experience, and we were happy that Biruk offered this alternative to the Mercato at our request. Thank you to Muluken, Biruk, our driver and TG for the fantastic experience and great memories of Addis!
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Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours is a local sightseeing tour agency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
At Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours (MEET), we believe a layover in Addis Ababa is an opportunity, not just a pause. Specializing in unique experiences for international transit passengers, we seamlessly turn your brief stop in Ethiopia's capital into a genuine cultural immersion.
From engaging half-day and full-day city tours that reveal Addis Ababa's hidden gems and iconic landmarks, to personalized private day trips just beyond the city, we craft authentically enriching tours in Ethiopia that fit your schedule.
Beyond layover tours in Addis Ababa, we design private, custom guided multi-day journeys across Ethiopia's historical sites, breathtaking landscapes, Rift valley and diverse cultural regions including the tribes of Omo Valley.
Merit Ethiopian Experience tours are led by passionate local guides who share deep insights, ensuring every moment is rich with discovery and true Ethiopian hospitality.
We focus on authentic connections, seamless logistics, and responsible practices, providing you with a stress-free and enriching exploration of Ethiopia.
Discover the real Ethiopia, even if just for a few hours, with Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours (MEET). MEET the best, travel Ethiopia with Merit!See more
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