Day Trip to Tiya – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore Tours
Included/Exclude
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Addis Ababa
- Private vehicle with driver and professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to Tiya, Melka Kunture, and Adadi Mariam (if included)
- Bottled water
- Optional traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony (if available)
- Lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Ethiopian cuisine
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Tour Amenities
Accepts Credit Cards
SIM Card
Smoking Allowed
Tour Plan
- Morning: Depart from Addis Ababa to Tiya (2-hour drive)
- Route: Scenic drive through the Ethiopian countryside, offering views of rural landscapes and local villages.
- Late Morning: Arrive at Tiya Archaeological Site
- Activities:
- Guided Tour: Explore the site with a knowledgeable guide, learning about the 36 megalithic stelae adorned with enigmatic symbols, including swords and anthropomorphic figures.
- Interpretation: Understand the historical and cultural significance of these monuments, believed to be associated with ancient burial practices.
- Museum Visit: Optionally, visit a small on-site museum (if available) to view artifacts and learn more about the site's history.
- Activities:
- Afternoon: Visit Melka Kunture Prehistoric Site
- Activities:
- Excavation Site Tour: Explore one of Ethiopia's key prehistoric sites, known for its Middle Stone Age tools and ancient human habitation evidence.
- Interpretation: Gain insights into early human life and technological advancements in the region.
- Activities:
- Late Afternoon: Return to Addis Ababa
- Optional Stop: Visit Adadi Mariam Rock-Hewn Church en route, a 9th-century church carved into solid rock, showcasing ancient Ethiopian architectural ingenuity.
- Evening: Arrive back in Addis Ababa and drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.
