Rock Hewn Churches of Adadi Maryam, Tiya Stele & Melka Kunture

5.0 (6 reviews) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Booking this tour with Aman Ethiopia Tours and Travel offers a uniquely immersive journey through Ethiopia’s spiritual, archaeological, and prehistoric heritage, thoughtfully combined into one meaningful experience. The program connects three extraordinary sites across different eras, guided by knowledgeable local experts who provide deep historical and cultural context rather than surface-level sightseeing.
At Adadi Maryam Rock-Hewn Church, believed to date to the 12th century and commissioned by King Lalibela, travelers discover a sacred site
The experience continues at Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its decorated stone stelae from the 11th–13th centuries.
Finally, the journey reaches Melka Kunture, newly listed as a World Heritage Site in 2024, where visitors explore one of Africa’s most important Palaeolithic landscapes. What sets this tour apart is

What's included

  • Car with professional driver
  • Entrance fees
  • Ethiopian coffee and bottle of water
  • Lunch Ethiopian Foods
  • English speaking professional guide
  • Dinner
  • Any Alcohol Drinks
  • Video and photographing fees
  • Gratitude and personal expense

What to expect

  1. Adadi Maryam
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Adadi Mariam is a rock-hewn monolithic church located approximately 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A popular tourist destination, the site is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Throughout its history the church has been damaged by both man-made and natural causes.
  2. Tiya
    1h
    Tiya is an archaeological site in central Ethiopia. It is located in the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region south of Addis Ababa.
  3. Melka Kunture
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Melka Kunture is a Palaeolithic site in the upper Awash Valley, Ethiopia. The site became a World Heritage Site in 2024. The Melka Kunture area is made up of valleys whose inner terraces resisted erosion

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

WE WILL PICK ALL CLIENTS FROM HOTELS AROUND Addis Ababa AND AIRPORT OF BOLE INT

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is formal

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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