Day-Trip Church of Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa

It is about 8-hours guided day tour from Addis Ababa by drive with private vehicle. The tour includes: - - Scenic stops at best viewpoints to see the Great East African Rift Valley - Visiting the unique rock church of Adadi Mariam (13th Century AD) - Exploring the ancient grave site of Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage from 14th Century AD) - Learning Ethiopian history as you see the huge carved grave stones of Tiya - - Visiting villages of locals for cultural experience to learn how to make Enjera (Ethiopian bread) - Experiencing traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and learn how Coffee is enjoyed with a ceremony This private day tour from Addis Ababa is limited to a maximum of 6 people. Day Tour to Adadi Mariam Rock Church and Steles of Tiya takes 8 to 9 hours. The day tour is with professional experienced French or English-speaking local tour guide. We use private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the day tour from Addis Ababa. Total driving distance is about 200 km.

1. 1

   Adadi Maryam

   1 hour

   Drive 62 south of Addis Ababa to Adadi Mariam. On the way stop at viewpoints to see the Geat East African Rift Valley. At Adadi Mariam, visit the unique still functional church which was carved out of a single piece of rock in the 13th Century AD by the famous King Lalibela.

2. 2

   Tiya World Heritage Site

   1 hour

   At Tiya World Heritage Site, visit about 40 huge stone grave markers erected in memory of local heros between the 12th to the 14th Century AD.

3. 3

   Melka Kunture

   1 hour

   Take a guided tour to visit exhibits of ancient stone tools and fossils displayed in four sections. Focus of the exhibits and archaeological findings are on Prehistoric Africa, Geology, Paleoanthropology, and Prehistory of Melka Kunture. Visit also the “Open Air Museum’, actual excavation site, which is older than 800,000 years.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is formal and women are advised to cover hairs when visiting churches
• If the tour is taken in June, July or August, please be prepared for the rainy weather and bring raincoat/umbrellas
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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