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About Tour Package

After breakfast, we drive south from Addis Ababa to Adadi Maryam, departing around 8:00 a.m. and back by 5:00 p.m., traveling approximately 45 km on asphalt road followed by about 18 km on a good gravel road.

Adadi Maryam is one of Ethiopia's remarkable medieval rock-hewn churches and an important example of the country's distinctive religious architecture.

From Adadi Maryam, we continue to Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its mysterious prehistoric stelae. The beautifully carved stone monuments are among the most fascinating archaeological sites in Ethiopia.

A lunch box is prepared in Addis Ababa, so you can enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch along the way while taking in the surrounding countryside.

  • Accommodation No Overnight – Same-Day Return
  • Meals Not Included
  • Transportation Private Vehicle & Driver
  • Group Size 2–12 People
  • Language English & Amharic
  • Terrain Rock Church & Stelae Field
  • Age Range All Ages Welcome
  • Season Year-Round
  • Category History & Archaeology

Highlights of the Tour

  • Adadi Maryam, one of Ethiopia's remarkable medieval rock-hewn churches.
  • A scenic drive south of Addis Ababa on asphalt and gravel roads.
  • Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of mysterious prehistoric stelae.
  • Beautifully carved stone monuments among Ethiopia's most fascinating archaeological sites.
  • A relaxing picnic lunch from a prepared lunch box along the way.
  • An easy, full-day escape from Addis Ababa with no overnight stay required.

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Additional Info

  • Flexible Planning – Let us know as early as possible if your dates change; we'll always work with you to find a solution.
  • Health & Safety – We'll advise you on vaccinations, altitude, and anything else worth knowing before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's about 45 km on asphalt road followed by 18 km on gravel to reach Adadi Maryam, with Tiya a further short drive beyond it. Most of the day is spent visiting both sites and enjoying a picnic lunch along the way.
Tiya is recognized by UNESCO for its field of mysterious prehistoric stelae — beautifully carved stone monuments whose exact origin and purpose are still debated by archaeologists.
Yes, a lunch box is prepared in Addis Ababa before departure, so you can enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch along the way while taking in the surrounding countryside.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. The gravel road section can be dusty, so a light scarf or bandana is useful. See our full travel preparation guide for the complete checklist.
Absolutely. It pairs well with our Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge or Menagesha Suba Forest excursions. Let us know and we'll help you plan your time in the capital.

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