From Addis Ababa: Adadi Mariam, Tiya, and Melka Kunture Day…
ID: GYG852586-1385776
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Take a day trip from Addis Ababa to Adadi Mariam, Tiya, and Melka Kunture. Visit a rock church, see stone grave markers, and explore a prehistoric site.
Discover the historical sites of Adadi Mariam Rock Church, Tiya, and Melka Kunture on a day trip from Addis Ababa. Enjoy a farewell dinner at an Ethiopian cultural restaurant and transfer to the airport if your departure is in the evening.
Drive south of Addis Ababa through the beautiful countryside landscape and cross the Awash River, one of the biggest rivers in Ethiopia. First, stop at Adadi Mariam Rock Church, located 65 kilometers from the capital. Adadi Mariam is carved out of a single piece of rock in the 13th century AD by the famous King Lalibela.
Proceed towards Tiya where you will see 40 huge stone grave markers erected in memory of local heroes between the 12th and 14th centuries AD. Next, explore the Melka Kunture Prehistoric Site to visit an open-air excavation site and learn the archaeological findings from the area which covers more than a million years.
Finally, drive back to Addis Ababa. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in an Ethiopian cultural restaurant with cultural dances of different ethnic groups. Finally, be transferred to the airport if your departure is in the evening.
Highlights
- Visit Adadi Mariam, a rock church carved out of a of rock
- See stone grave markers erected in memory of local heroes in Tiya
- Explore the Melka Kunture Prehistoric Site
- Cross the Awash River, one of the biggest rivers in Ethiopia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
Photography is allowed, but avoid flash inside historical sites.
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are restricted at certain sites.
The trip is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with significant mobility impairments.
Children under 6 years of age are not recommended to participate.
Airport transfer is provided if your departure is scheduled for the evening of the tour day.
INCLUDED
- Transportation by car
- Live tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Farewell dinner in Ethiopian Cultural Restaurant
- Airport transfer if departure is in the evening
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
