Package:Melkakunture & Tiya Day Trip
Duration:Full Day Excursion
Step back in time with a visit to the Melka Kunture prehistoric site and the enigmatic Tiya stelae field, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This short trip offers fascinating insights into Ethiopia's ancient history and cultures.
Itinerary
| Day | Day Activities | Remark |
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| Morning | Melka Kunture & Adadi Mariam Drive south-west on the Jimma road, then onto the Butajira Road. Visit Melka Kunture near the Awash River Gorge, an important Neolithic site with a museum. Continue to the rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam, contemporaneous with Lalibela. | Ancient Sites |
| Afternoon | Tiya Stelae Field & Return Stop at Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with engraved, standing stelae believed to be 12th-14th century grave markers. Drive back to Addis Ababa to end the tour. | End of Tour |
Included
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Meal Plan - As Your Preference (Lunch & Daily bottled water)
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Transportation - Excellent condition vehicle
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Entrance Fee - All entrance fees to sightseeing
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Guiding service - Professional local guide
Excluded
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Tickets - Flight Air Tickets
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Items - Personal Nature like travel insurance, alcoholic beverages
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Tips - Gratitude for service providers
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Others - Anything not mentioned