St. Georgis Lalibela church
A medieval settlement in the Lasta area of Wallo, lies at the centre of an extensive complex of rock churches. Some can be reached by one or two hours' drive, See details
People and Ethnic Group
Ethiopia's population is highly diverse. Most of its people speak a Semitic or Cushitic language. The Oromo, Amhara, and Tigreans make up more than three-fourths of the population, but there See details
Gelada Baboon
The Semyen highland massif is considered to be the finest scenery in all Africa and it is for this reason, and the fact that the area is the home of See details
Danakil Depression
Volcanic activity, which has continued until today, finds expression in volcanoes in Ethiopia's Danakil Depression, as well as in the hot springs in many parts of the country. Behind these barriers See details
Timkat-Feast of the Epiphany, 19 January
During the first millennium B.C. and possibly even earlier, various Semitic-speaking groups from Southwest Arabia began to cross the Red Sea and settle along the coast and in the nearby See details
Drink Ethiopian Coffee together with its ceremony
The boiling pot (jebena) is usually made of pottery and has a spherical base, a neck and pouring spout and a handle where the neck connects with the base. When See details
Different culture, different lifestyle
They live in Hamer Bena woreda (or district), a fertile part of the Omo River valley, in the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region (SNNPR). See details
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 Abyssinia CoffeeSaturday, 29 May 2010 The Coffee ceremony is one of the most recognizable parts of Eritrean and Ethiopian culture. ... Read more |
 Addis Ababa (capital city)Saturday, 29 May 2010 Addis Ababa stands at the very heart of Ethiopia and there is much to do ... Read more |
 Ark of the CovenantSaturday, 29 May 2010 In early Old Testament times the Ark of the Covenant was worshipped by the Israelites ... Read more |
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 Debre DamoSome 76 Kilometers from Axum is the monastery of Debre Damo ( closed to Women), which is said to have the oldest existing intact church in Ethiopia. L... Read more Thursday, 27 May 2010 |
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 Harar CityThe city of Harar is an ancient (1520) and holy city. Always an important trading centre, the city is famous for its ancient buildings, its great city... Read more Thursday, 27 May 2010 |
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 The Axum KingdomAXUM in its day, was a great commercial centre, issuing its own currency and trading with Egypt, Arabia, Persia, India and even Ceylon. The settlemen... Read more Thursday, 27 May 2010 |
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Historic Route to Axum LalibTour Code No : CET-401Tour Title : Historic Route to Axum Lalibela Gondar and BahirdarDuration : 12... Read more |
Historic Route and HararTour Code : CET-402Tour Title : Historic Route combined with HararDuration : 11 Nights/12 days ... Read more |
Historic North (by Air)Tour Code : CET-400Tour Title : Historic Route to Axum, Lalibela, Gondar, and BahirdarDuration : 6 ... Read more |
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UPDATE on Tour Guide Service
Classic Ethiopia is proudly announcing the new tour guide to the neighboring countries like Djibouti, Kenya and Sudan. With your own request we can add this new tour program to the other formerly given tour guide service. |