A compact archeological day excursion south of the capital. Discover the rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam, the stone tool workshop of Melka Kunture, and the UNESCO stelae field of Tiya.
Why Choose This Tour?
Horizon Ethiopia is a locally rooted premier operator. We focus on providing highly personalized travel arrangements, premium 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, and access to top hand-picked lodges.
Multilingual Professional Guides
Fully Customizable Itineraries
Airport Meet & Greet Included
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Detailed Itinerary
08:00 AM
08:00 AM Description
Drive south from Addis Ababa to Adadi Mariam rock church
11:00 AM
11:00 AM Description
Explore the prehistoric fossil sites at Melka Kunture museum
01:00 PM
01:00 PM Description
Lakeside lunch break in the town of Tiya
02:30 PM
02:30 PM Description
Guided tour of the decorated grave stelae field at Tiya
04:30 PM
04:30 PM Description
Drive back to Addis Ababa, return transfer to hotel
Pricing & Conditions
Tours are quoted on a tailormade basis depending on your group size, season of travel, and selected hotel tiers. Contact us for a personalized package proposal.
Price Includes
Premium 4x4 Land Cruiser ground transport
Multilingual professional tour guides
Full board hotel/lodge accommodations
National Park scout, cook, and site entry fees
Local boat cruise fees (Lake Tana / Chamo)
Price Excludes
International and domestic flight tickets
Souvenirs, shopping, and laundry services
Personal tips for drivers, scouts, and guides
Alcoholic beverages and minibar drinks
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Tour Specifications
DurationFull Day Tour
CategoryArcheology
LanguageEnglish / French
AvailabilityYear-Round
Tour Highlights
See the 12th-century southern rock church of Adadi Mariam
Walk among the 36 engraved megalithic pillars of Tiya (UNESCO)
Learn about Acheulean stone tools at Melka Kunture archeological site
Need Customization?
We can customize this itinerary according to your group size, budget, and specific interests.
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