Explore ancient Ethiopian culture on a private tour of Adadi Maryam and Tiya Stelae. Discover historic churches and mysterious monuments south of Addis Ababa.
Explore ancient Ethiopian culture on a private tour of Adadi Maryam and Tiya Stelae. Discover historic churches and mysterious monuments south of Addis Ababa.
- Adadi Maryam - Adadi Mariam is a rock-hewn monolithic church located approximately 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A popular tourist destination, the site is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Throughout its history the church has been damaged by both man-made and natural causes.
- Tiya - Tiya is an archaeological site…
- Adadi Maryam - Adadi Mariam is a rock-hewn monolithic church located approximately 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A popular tourist destination, the site is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Throughout its history the church has been damaged by both man-made and natural causes.
- Tiya - Tiya is an archaeological site in central Ethiopia. It is located in the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region south of Addis Ababa.
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
70km south of Addis Ababa, our first stop is a church built around the 12th and 13th centuries. The history of this church is linked to St. Lalibela, who, upon visiting the sacred mountain of Ziquala in the 12th century, constructed the church in honor of St. Mary. Next, we will head to UNESCO-registered sites, among the most significant of the…
70km south of Addis Ababa, our first stop is a church built around the 12th and 13th centuries. The history of this church is linked to St. Lalibela, who, upon visiting the sacred mountain of Ziquala in the 12th century, constructed the church in honor of St. Mary. Next, we will head to UNESCO-registered sites, among the most significant of the approximately 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. This site features 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae adorned with symbols, most of which are challenging to interpret. These stelae are remnants of an ancient Ethiopian culture whose exact age remains undetermined.
- Dress code is formal
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