Day Tours to Tiya Stele and Cave Churches of Adadi Maryam

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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Adadi Maryam Rock Hewan Churches

It was built around the 12th and 13th C and the history of the establishment of the church have a connection with ST Lalibela when he come to visit the scared mountain of Ziquala in the 12th c he built the church for the commemoration of st Mary’s.

Tiya Stelae Archeological Sites

Which is one the UNESCO registered sites with among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Sodom region, south of Addis Ababa? The site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae covered with symbols, most of which are difficult to decipher. They are the remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture whose age has not yet been precisely determined.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Car with Driver

English Speaking Guide

Entrance fee

Lunch with Bottle of Water

Dinner

Any Alcohol Drinks

Gratitude and Personal expense

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Bole Airport

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Golden Tulip Addis Ababa Hotel

Cameroon Street, Bole Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Capital Hotel & Spa

22 Haile Gebre Silase St, Next to Ministry of Water and Energy Addis Ababa Ethiopia

What To Expect

Adadi Maryam

Welcome to Ethiopia, On arrival we will meet you at the airport then we will be 70km to the drive south of Addis Ababa and our first stop It was built around the 12th and 13th C and the history of the establishment of the church have a connection with ST Lalibela when he come to visit the scared mountain of Ziquala in the 12th c he built the church for the commemoration of st Mary’s.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Tiya World Heritage Site

Then we will be beheading UNESCO registered sites with among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae covered with symbols, most of which are difficult to decipher. They are the remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture whose age has not yet been precisely determined. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

3 hours • Admission Included

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Day Trips From Addis Ababa

Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Day trip to Adadi Rock Hewn Church, Tiya Stele, and Melka Kunture
JOE AMAN,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Tour was conducted by Abe Tola. All included attractions were visited and all were worthwhile. Local guides were utilized at the Tiya Stele, Adadi Rock Hewn Church, and Melka Kunture. The roads were in terrible shape during the 5 hours of driving but were safely managed by George the driver. Abe's English was not the best but otherwise was an excellent guide.
A rare professional tour.
andygQ5801WF,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the best tour of our trip. Our guide Dagi was very nice and knowledgeable. The 4x4 was welcome as some roads were gravel tracks and could be quite bumpy. A very professional tour compared to the others we did. I highly recommend them.
A fantastic day tour!
mihaidascalu,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this as modified one day tour adding the new World Heritage Site at Melka Kunture. Abe and George were fantastic from first to last moment. This was a trial in a way because we plan to return to Ethiopia and visit every corner and I know we will be using this company.
Brilliant tour bringing Ethiopia to real life
G4701TTrichardd,
Dec 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was fantastic. Joseph, the guide, was brilliant in explaining the background info for the sites but what made it special was his insight and explanation other Ethiopian way of life. The food was excellent typical Ethiopian food and we had a great laugh with the driver and the guide. Go on this trip if you want a flavour of the real Ethiopia!
Super friendly staff
Voyager31252925242,
Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience. Very friendly staff. It felt almost like going out with friends. Also they were very flexible, adapting to our needs. Very recommendable
Incredible Day Trip with Yihun and Sisay!
343mediap,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience exploring the Tiya Stele and the Cave Churches of Adadi Maryam. Our guide, Yihun, was incredibly knowledgeable, providing fascinating insights into the history and culture of the area. Sisay, our driver, was professional and navigated the roads with ease. Together, they made this day tour truly unforgettable. Highly recommend this duo for anyone visiting Addis Ababa!
A tour to visit 2 places located 2 hours from Addis Abbeba
MaximeSaid,
Jan 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Both driver and guide were helpful and friendly. For the Adi mariam tour it takes around 7/8 ,hours and it starts at 8am. This agency is professional
A great day
Jacquie B,
Dec 12, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
Abreham and Sisay from Aman Tours ensured I had a great day. Sisay drove with skill and consideration, and Abreham was knowledgeable and tailored the tour to what I wanted. A really delightful day getting to see a little of Ethiopia. I highly recommend these two as tour guides.
Debre, libanos & blue Nile gorge
V1TT0X,
Nov 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best time, people, pictures, guides, time of my life! I've got to be honest the first day we arrived to Addis it was somehow shocking. But we found out the real magic around Ethiopia. It's not in the cities it's in their surroundings, the nature and the people. We were picked up by Shasha and Neway (the best) and they were so kind yet full of knowledge that they made us feel as part of their family. They know the perfect spots to take photos and the people to get what you need. After this day trip we decided to go all along with them in a 3 days tour into the magical coffee lands (unbelievable) If you're going to Ethiopia this is the company you are looking for. Great value but foremost great people.
Wonderful day tour
Lincoln S,
Sep 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great way to spend a one-day layover. My guide Newey was friendly and full of interesting history and facts, and my driver Sis was skillful, patient, and charming. A great day!