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Addis Ababa · Ethiopia

Cultural Tour to Adadi Mariya, Melka Kuntuire And Tiya Steal

Starting From From $127.34 per person Current Project Expedition rate
10 Hours 3.82 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Vowland Ethiopia Tour
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The Experience

What your day looks like

This full-day tour south of Addis Ababa offers a fascinating journey through Ethiopia’s ancient history and rich cultural heritage. Traveling through scenic landscapes, you’ll explore sites that span thousands of years, providing a deeper understanding of the civilizations and traditions that shaped the region. Each stop reveals a different chapter of Ethiopia’s remarkable past, making this an enriching and educational experience. Visit Melka Kunture, one of the country’s most important prehistoric archaeological sites, where early human tools and remains shed light on humanity’s distant origins. Continue to the 12th-century rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam, often compared to the famous churches of Lalibela for its architectural and spiritual significance. The tour concludes at the Tiya Stelae, a mysterious UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring engraved stone pillars over 700 years old. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers, this day trip offers a compelling blend of archaeology, spirituality, and heritage.

Highlights

Why travelers choose this experience

  • Explore ancient tools and fossils at the prehistoric site of Melka Kunture
  • Discover the UNESCOlisted Tiya Stelae with its mysterious engraved monuments
  • Visit the rockhewn Adadi Mariam Church, rich in spiritual and architectural history
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Addis Ababa

Archaeological Exploration at Melka Kunture.

Continued

Addis Ababa

Local Flavor at Adadi Mariam.

Planning Details

Before you go

Included

Transportation service with fuel  Airport pick-up and drop-off  Hotel pick-up and drop-off  Government tax Local guide 

Not Included

Dinner Any accommodation Breakfast Personal expenses Tips

What to Bring

Appropriate clothes Comfortable shoes Camera or phone Passport or ID Local cash Sunscreen Snacks

Restrictions

⁠Cultural Respect: Dress modestly, especially at Adadi Mariam. Photography: Ask permission before taking pictures of locals.

Meeting & Pickup

We will pick you up at any hotel in Addis Ababa

Planning Notes

Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

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