Overview
An excursion to visit the open archaeological museum of Melka Kunture, where you are able to see pre-historic human tools and fossils. Besides, you visit the rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam where you have the chance to trace the continuous tradition of Ethiopian rock-hewn church building all the way from Axumite time through to the Zagwe dynasty (Lalibela's rock-hewn churches). After a picnic lunch, you drive to visit Tiya (a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), famous for its ancient monolithic stele engraved with fascinating symbols, before driving back to Addis Ababa.
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Trip Facts
- Duration
- 1 day
- Tour Style
- Excursion
- Physical Rating
- Not applicable
- Age Requirements
- All age
- Service Level
- Upscale
- Group Size
- Could be small or large
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