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Day Trip to Adadi Rock and Tiya Archeological Excursion

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$120
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Overview

The full-day private tour to Ethiopia’s ancient sites offers an insightful journey into the country’s rich history. Visit remarkable locations including Tiya, Adadi Mariam, and Melka Kunture, all while enjoying personalized service and comfort.

  • 🚐 Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for a relaxing journey between sites.
  • 👨‍🏫 A professional driver/guide will lead you, providing expert knowledge about the history and significance of each location.
  • 🕰️ Experience a full 8-hour tour, immersing yourself in Ethiopia's ancient heritage.
  • ⛪ Visit Adadi Mariam, a unique subterranean rock-hewn church, the southern-most of its kind, constructed in the 13th century and still an active site of worship.
  • ⚰️ Explore the Tiya World Heritage Site, home to 36 ancient stelae, which serve as a fascinating glimpse into Ethiopia’s prehistoric culture.
  • 🔍 Discover the mysteries of Tiya, where unique symbols and an ancient cemetery provide insights into life between the 10th and 15th centuries.
  • 🦴 At Melka Kunture, view fossils nearly 2 million years old, making this archaeological site a treasure trove of prehistoric findings.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy included lunch, snacks, and bottled water throughout the day to keep you refreshed.
  • ☕ Savor traditional Ethiopian coffee or tea during your journey, enhancing your cultural experience.
  • 👶 Specialized infant seats are available, ensuring comfort for families traveling with young children.

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Day Trip to Adadi Rock and Tiya Archeological Excursion
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Ethiopian coffee/tea
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Personal needs

Meeting point
At the airport parking area (A5 parking)
Return details
At the airport parking area (A5 parking)

  • Adadi Maryam
    Adadi Mariam / Tiya Stele Adadi Mariam Adadi Mariam is a subterranean rock-hewn church similar to those of Lalibela. This church is unique as it is the southern-most church of its type, and stands alone – no other rock-hewn churches are in the area. It has been surmised that King Lalibela ordered the construction of Adadi Mariam for his visit to southern Ethiopia. The site dates to the 13th century, but is still an active site of worship. While it dates to around the same time as the Tiya stelae, and is only ~30km north of them, Adadi Mariam provides a strong contrast to the pagan-like aura at Tiya.
  • Tiya World Heritage Site
    Tiya Stele Close by the Adadi Mariam church are the stelae of Tiya. The monuments – 36 in all – are the remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture, standing between 1 and 2 meters in height. Excavations have revealed that the site is an ancient cemetery, housing the remains of both males and females, aged from 18 to 30. Dating to between the 10th and 15th centuries, the stelae are covered in symbols whose meaning remains unknown. The swords and other symbols carved into the rock are unique to themselves; no other symbols of their type have been discovered. Tiya is easily accessible off a main road from Addis Ababa. It has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is relatively untouched by tourism compared to other parts of Ethiopia. Late afternoon drive back to Addis
  • Melka Kunture
    At Melka Kunture Archeological site we have a chance to see (nearly 2 million year old) discovered fossils of prehistoric age. The stone in the area dating 1:5 million year old

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Day Trip to Adadi Rock and Tiya Archeological Excursion

    Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    $120
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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