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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
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Overview
1. **Explore Two Exceptional Archaeological Sites in One Day** – This tour combines visits to **Melka Kunture**, a key prehistoric site, and **Tiya**, a UNESCO-listed megalithic site, offering a comprehensive look at Ethiopia’s ancient heritage.
2. **Uncover Ethiopia’s Prehistoric Past** – At **Melka Kunture**, discover tools and fossils dating back hundreds of thousands of years, providing rare insights into early human history and evolution.
3. **Mysterious Megalithic Stelae** – **Tiya’s** standing stones, adorned with enigmatic carvings, remain an unsolved mystery, adding an element of intrigue and discovery to your journey.
4. **Scenic Drive Through Ethiopia’s Countryside** – Enjoy a picturesque drive through the Ethiopian Rift Valley, passing through beautiful landscapes and local villages that provide a glimpse into rural life.
5. **Expert-Led Guided Experience** – Gain deep historical and cultural insights from an experienced guide .
What's included
Private transportation
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
Melka Kunture
1h · Admission ticket included
Melka Kunture, one of Ethiopia’s most significant prehistoric sites. Here, you will explore an open-air museum showcasing ancient tools, fossils, and artifacts that provide insight into early human civilization. Learn about the region’s archaeological importance and its role in studying human evolution.
Tiya World Heritage Site
2h · Admission ticket included
Granted World Heritage Site recognition by UNESCO in 1972, the site lay undisturbed for centuries, until a number of the stone Stelae were uncovered at the turn of the last century.
From there, fresh discoveries were made over the years, and now over 40 monuments have been unearthed, with countless more still hidden from view.
The largest and most representative collection of monoliths of this kind in Africa, surprisingly little is known about these monuments other than their size and description. Small stone carvings made across the circumference of the tooth shaped stones detail the trials and tribulations of those buried underneath.
Many are adorned with etchings showing barbaric battles, periods of famine and great hardship, alluding to the fate of those laid to rest beneath.
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
We will pick any location and any hotel in addis ababa
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour. (3 hours is driving round trip)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
