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1-Day Tiya - Melka Kunture - Adadi Mariam

1-Day Tiya - Melka Kunture - Adadi Mariam

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 1 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Tiya
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Discover three of Ethiopia's most remarkable heritage sites with Kitano Tours and Safaris on an unforgettable full-day excursion to Melka Kunture, Adadi Mariam, and Tiya. Each site represents a distinct layer of Ethiopia's fascinating ancient past, from prehistoric settlements and archaeological discoveries to medieval Christian heritage and historic stone monuments. With Kitano Tours and Safaris, explore these extraordinary sites while learning about Ethiopia's rich history, archaeology, culture, and traditions. This journey offers a captivating blend of heritage, history, archaeology, and cultural discovery.

Route

Start Tiya (Day 1)
End Tiya

Tour Features

1-Day Tiya - Melka Kunture - Adadi Mariam

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Tiya
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
No accommodation
Lunch

Day by Day

Day 1 Day Tiya - Melka Kunture - Adadi Mariam
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Lunch
Drive to Melka Kunture Archaeological Site. Visit the on-site museum, displaying stone tools, fossils, and reconstructions of early human life from the Oldowan to the Late Stone Age. Walk to nearby excavation areas and observe the Awash River landscape, where ancient hominins crafted obsidian tools. Drive to Adadi Mariam, Ethiopia's southernmost rock-hewn church. Descend into the cool, dimly lit chambers carved directly from rock. Observe the grass-covered roof topped with ostrich eggs, symbols of purity and renewal. Meet local priests and learn about the church's living traditions dating back to the 12th - 13th centuries. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Tiya site. Explore 36 standing stones, including 32 engraved stelae decorated with swords, symbolic figures, and human carvings. Learn from local guides about theories regarding their purpose as burial markers, memorials, or symbols of ancient warriors. Return to Addis Ababa.

Rates

From: $286 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Tiya

End: Tiya

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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