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Addis Ababa 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Addis Ababa grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around National Museum of Ethiopia · Museums & galleries·Zoos & aquariums

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  1. Morning
    National Museum of Ethiopia

    Museums & galleries

    This national museum is located in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, near the graduate school of Addis Ababa University. It's a great place in the city center to explore the country's heritage.

  2. After lunch
    Addis Ababa Zoo

    Zoos & aquariums · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    This zoo was founded by Emperor Haile Selassie in 1948 and is home to a variety of animals, including lions and primates. With exhibits of birds of prey and reptiles as well, it's a great spot for the whole family to explore.

  3. Afternoon
    Yekatit 12 monument

    Heritage & monuments · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    This obelisk monument stands at the center of the roundabout in Siddist Kilo Square in Addis Ababa. It was erected to honor the victims of the Italian occupation.

  4. Evening
    Miyazya 27 adebabay

    Parks & gardens · 1.2 km from the previous stop

    This historic intersection and square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is where major roads converge. Its name commemorates the city's fall to Italian forces in 1936 and its liberation in 1941, making it a meaningful place to trace the city's history.

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DAY 2

Around St. George's Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Culture & venues

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  1. Morning
    St. George's Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites

    An Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral at the northern end of Churchill Road in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Its distinctive octagonal structure makes it a striking place to admire the architecture.

  2. After lunch
    Hager Fikir Theatre

    Culture & venues · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    This is regarded as one of Ethiopia's oldest and most iconic theatres. For decades it has served as a stage for a wide range of performing arts, making it one of Addis Ababa's foremost cultural venues.

  3. Afternoon
    The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Temples & religious sites · 1 km from the previous stop

    This cathedral of the Ethiopian Catholic Church stands in Addis Ababa's Piazza district, built to honor the birth of the Virgin Mary. Regular services and religious events fill its quiet interior, making it a worthwhile stop as a hub of the local faith community.

  4. Evening
    Grand Anwar Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    The Grand Anwar Mosque stands in the Mercato market district of Addis Ababa and is the largest and oldest mosque in Ethiopia's capital. Built in the 1920s, it's a place to admire the historic architecture while taking in the surrounding market atmosphere.

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DAY 3

Around Holy Trinity Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Castles & palaces

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  1. Morning
    Holy Trinity Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites

    Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa is the highest-ranking cathedral of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Built to commemorate the victory over Italian occupation, it offers a window into Ethiopia's history.

  2. After lunch
    Imperial Palace, Addis Ababa

    Castles & palaces · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    A palace complex once home to Ethiopia's emperors, comprising several residences, chapels, and auxiliary buildings. Today it serves as the prime minister's residence and office, where visitors can still sense its historic past.

  3. Afternoon
    Guenete Leul Palace

    Castles & palaces · 2.5 km from the previous stop

    This palace in Addis Ababa was built by Emperor Haile Selassie in 1930. It was once the actual residence of the imperial family and is a great place to explore royal architecture.

  4. Evening
    Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa

    Museums & galleries · 0 km from the previous stop

    The Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa sits on the campus of Addis Ababa University and is Ethiopia's first university museum. Its exhibits span anthropology, music, and culture, offering a broad look at Ethiopia's diverse heritage.

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Around National Museum of Ethiopia, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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