Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

5.0
(9 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Our clients will have escaping tour from Addis Ababa and see the countryside part of Ethiopia with scenic drive to the sites of Melka Kuntre Stone Age site then drive to Adadi Mariam heading to Tiya (ancient stele field and UNESCO World Heritage site)
- You will have the chance immerse in the village of Tiya and learn how they make Ensset
(kocho) from the falls banana tree. It is staple food for the southern people.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up our clients from Hotel, Apartment, Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by East Africa Tour Operator

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
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Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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