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Day trip to Melka Kunture & Adadi Mariam rock-hewn church.

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$111.00
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Overview

A tour to Melka Kuntre and Bachilt Archaeological Site Adadi Mariam Church and the Tiya Stelae Field takes only one day. We leave Addis Ababa at 8.00 am and return by 4.30 pm.

First of all, we drive to Melka Kuntre and Bachilt Archaeological Site located around 50km outside of Addis Ababa

the Adadi Mariam Church located around 7km next to Melka Kuntre. Adadi Mariam is a subterranean rock-hewn church similar to those of Lalibela.

After visiting the church we’ll make the short trip to the Tiya Stelae Field. This ancient archaeology site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae.

This day trip includes lunch in the town of Tiya.
Day trip to Melka Kunture & Adadi Mariam rock-hewn church.
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Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Other
  • Services which are not listed on the inclusion
  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Adadi Maryam
    This great one day trip will depart Addis Ababa at 8.00 am and have you back in the capital by 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm. The trip highlights include a visit to Melka Kunture and Bachilt Archaeological site,the Adadi Mariam Church and the Tiya Stelae Field. Adadi Mariam Church is located 57km from Addis Ababa. The Tiya Stelae Field is a further 30km down the road. We will stop for lunch in the town Tiya. 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 Adida Mariam for his visit to southern Ethiopia. The site dates to the 13th century, but is still an active site of worship.
  • Melka Kunture
    At Melka Kunture Archaeological site we have a chance to see (nearly 2 million-year-old) discovered fossils of the prehistoric age. The Stone tools in the area dating 1. 5 million years old.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Day trip to Melka Kunture & Adadi Mariam rock-hewn church.

    Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    $111.00
    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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