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Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$210
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Overview

The full-day excursion from Addis Ababa offers an unforgettable journey through the scenic countryside of Ethiopia. This tour includes visits to significant historical sites, including Melka Kuntre, Tiya, and Adadi Mariam.

  • 🌍 Visit Melka Kuntre, a Stone Age site dating back between 1.5 and 1.8 million years, featuring an impressive collection of early Homo sapiens tools showcased in well-explained exhibition rooms.
  • 🏺 Explore Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ancient stele field, which features large stone pillars adorned with various decorations, located approximately 83 km from your starting point.
  • ⛪ Discover Adadi Mariam, the only rock-hewn church in this region, which, while not as meticulously carved as those in Lalibela, shares many similarities with them and the rock-hewn churches of Tigray.
  • 🚗 Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a pleasant journey throughout the day.
  • ☕ Complimentary coffee and/or tea will be provided to keep you refreshed during the tour.
  • 🍽️ A delicious lunch is included, allowing you to taste local flavors during your excursion.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated with bottled water included in your package.
  • 💼 Gratuities are included, so you can relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about extra costs.
  • 🚌 Pickup from your location is included, making the start of your adventure hassle-free.
  • 👶 Specialized infant seats are available, ensuring comfort for families with young children.

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Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Melka Kunture
    Melka Kuntre, Stone Age site (between 1.5 and 1.8 Million years old), contains many samples of Stone Age tools of the early Homo sapiens. The collections are results of the excavations of the last four decades. The samples are well exhibited in show rooms and there is very good scientific explanation about Stone Age tools in general and the site in particular.
  • Tiya
    You will drive about 83 km to you will visit the archaeological sites of Tiya (ancient stele field and UNESCO World Heritage site) remarkable for its large stone pillars, many of which bear some form of decoration.
  • Adadi Maryam
    Adadi Mariam, also lies along this road and it is the only rock hewn church to exist as this region. The church is not carefully carved as the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela but it has a lot of similarities with most of them and the rock-hewn churches of Tigray.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

    Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    $210
    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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