Day Tour to Adadi Mariam day tour to Adadi Mariam
ID: GYG572368-977115
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Adadi Mariam, not far from addis Abeba
Visit Tiya World Heritage Site, visit about 40 huge stone grave markers erected in memory of local heros, Adadi Mariam is located 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa. It is 12 km west of the main Addis Ababa – Butajira road. Adadi Mariam is set at an altitude of 1900 meters (or 6,235 feet) above sea level.
Adadi Mariam is an active church belonging to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church. This church was carved out of a solid piece of rock in the 12th or 13th Century AD. Local tradition holds that its establishment is related to King Lalibela’s visit to the nearby Ziquala Abo Monastery. King Lalibela is believed to be the founder of Adadi Mariam Rock Church.
Highlights
- visit about 40 huge stone grave markers
- visit the unique still functional church
- visit the archaeological site
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Car with driver
- Entrance
- Guide
- Bottle of water
- Governmental tax
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.
