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Tiya Stelae Field & Addadi Mariam Rock-Hewn Church ETH05

Tiya Stelae Field & Addadi Mariam Rock-Hewn Church ETH05

Overview

Tiya Stelae Field is an important stelae cluster at the south end of Tiya village, and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site; Tiya contains 41 stelae engraved with unique symbols including words, believed to be a mass burial site dating back to the 12th century.

Adadi Mariam is a rock-hewn monolithic church located 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A popular tourist destination, the site dates from the 12th or 13th century. 

Activities
Activities

Addis Ababa - Tiya Stelae Field  Duration: 2hr 41mts (91 km) According to your anticipated arrival time you will meet and greet with ET-Holidays representative will drive you to Tiya Stelae field which is registered in UNESCO’s world heritage list. Tiya Stelae field contains 36 monuments and several megaliths standing in the field bear swords, plants, and other tools. The monuments are remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture dating back between 10th - 12th centuries. While driving to Tiya visit Addadi Mariam rock-hewn church built by King Lalibela in 12th c and as to the churches sources it is contemporary with the churches found in Lalibela town.  On the way back to Addis, visit Melka Kunture archaeological site.  Tiya Stelae Field - Melka Kunture - Addis Ababa Duration: 44 min 38.2km from Tiya to Melka Kuntire  Melka Kunture is a Palaeolithic site. This site has yielded several eco facts and artefacts. A museum consisting of four buildings exhibits the artefacts and skeletons dating back to 1.8 million years. 

 In the afternoon drive back to Addis  Transfer to the airport if you have international flight. 

What’s Included
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • Entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking local guide
  • Picnic Lunch
  • One litre of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what's included part
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation                                                                    Penalty

More than 30 days before arrival                                              No fees

Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival               25% of the total value

Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival               50% of the total value

Less than 07 days before the date of arrival                         100% of the total value

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Highlights
Tour Name Tiya Stelae Field & Addadi Mariam Rock-Hewn Church ETH05
Sales Validity Start 12 January 2024
Sales Validity End 31 December 2025
Duration 1 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 USD 280
2 USD 164
3 to 4
USD 121
5 to 6
USD 88
7 to 8
USD 76
9 to 10
USD 74
11 to 14
USD 69
15 to 20
USD 67