Discover Ethiopia’s southern heritage on this full-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit the 12th-century Adadi Mariam Rock-Hewn Church, carved into solid rock and still used by locals for worship, and explore the UNESCO-listed Tiya Stele Field, home to mysterious engraved stone monuments. Enjoy a scenic drive through traditional Gurage villages and experience a taste of rural Ethiopian culture.
Day Trip Tiya & Adadi Mariam
Central Park West NY, USA
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Duration
10 days
Tour Type
Overview
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- Private vehicle with professional driver
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Bottled water
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Any services not mentioned above
Tour Plan
Depart from Addis Ababa after breakfast and drive south along the Butajira Road (approx. 2 hours). Pass through the scenic countryside and villages of the Oromo and Gurage people. Visit Adadi Mariam Church, believed to date back to the 12th or 13th century. Learn about its history, architecture, and ongoing spiritual significance.
Continue to the Tiya Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring over 40 decorated stelae believed to mark ancient burial grounds. Your guide will explain the symbols and the mystery surrounding their origin. On the return drive, stop for a local lunch and experience traditional Ethiopian hospitality before heading back to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
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4
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.
4
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
3.4
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.