Category Tiya, Adadi Mariam & Melka Kunture

Ethiopia · TIYA, ADADI MARIAM & MELKA KUNTURE

Top 6 Tiya, Adadi Mariam & Melka Kunture Day Trips

6 reviewed

Three sites sit within a short drive south of Addis Ababa: the carved stelae at Tiya, the rock-hewn church at Adadi Mariam, and the stone-tool excavations above the Awash at Melka Kunture. Below are the day trips that link them, with what each includes, how much of the day goes on driving, and whether entry fees are extra.

Day trip to Adadi Mariyam and Melka kunture

Day trip to Adadi Mariyam and Melka kunture - Getting started in Addis: pickup window and the day’s real rhythm

1.Day trip to Adadi Mariyam and Melka kunture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $100Our pick

Air-conditioned small-group day trip from Addis to Melka Kunture fossils and Adadi Maryam church, with tickets, water, and hotel pickup.

“In fact, it is a deceit and it is swindlers. We have not visited the Tyia. Tyia it was only thing in this tour, because of what should go. Also, it was a terrible organization. First of all, you take away from the hotel, then taken to the their office, there Read more”

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Day Tours to Tiya Stele and Cave Churches of Adadi Maryam

Day Tours to Tiya Stele and Cave Churches of Adadi Maryam - Adadi Maryam Rock Churches and the St. Mary Connection

Day-Trip Church of Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa

Day-Trip Church of Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa - Adadi Mariam Rock Church: A Still-Working Landmark From Lalibela’s Era

DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture

DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture - Stop 1: Tiya World Heritage Site and the decorated megaliths

4.DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $265

Private day trip from Addis to UNESCO Tiya stones, Melka Kunture tools, and Adadi Maryam underground church, with lunch and pickup.

“Unfortunately, I was unable to do this trip due to sudden security concerns. Communications could have been better as I was waiting for over an hour without any information from the tour company. Back and forth with hotel front desk staff anRead more”

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Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture

Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture - Getting picked up, getting moving, and staying comfortable

5.Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $58Best value

Guided day trip from Addis Ababa to Tiya, Melka Kunture fossils, and Adadi Maryam rock churches, with hotel pickup and small groups.

“Visiting the rock church of Adadi Mariam and the UNESCO-listed Tiya site from Addis is a real adventue. I was in the safe hands of driver Tekeste and the friendly guide Haben. Haben guided me through the history of both places. Tekeske and Read more”

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Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam - Adadi Maryam: a rock-hewn church with a different style