Day trip to Adadimariam church and Tiya cemetery field

Day Trip
Addis Ababa
English
8 hours 30 min
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 15 people

This is a day trip to the rock hewn church of Adadimariam and Tiya cemetery field located about 66ks and 90ks respectively from Addis Ababa. On this tour, tourists can have an experience about Ethiopian rock hewn churches, especially those people who have no a chance to see Lalibela rock hewn churches.

At the the same time you will have the opportunity to feel ancient burial places marked by rock pillars.

Beyene A.

Meeting Point

At your hotel

08:00 AM

Addis Abeba

Pick up at your hotel or any place in Addis Ababa

09:30 AM

Adadimariam monastry

This is a church cut from a living rock by king Lalibela after he retired from active government. It belongs to Ethiopian Orthodox religion and is a major pilgrimage site for people from Addis Ababa and its surroundings.

11:30 AM

Tiya cemetery field

This is an archeological site where an important people in that surrounding used to be buried and back to between the 13th and 14th c. All the graves are marked by rock pillars decorated by different kinds of figurines with their own meanings

12:30 PM

At local restaurant

Having finished your site seeing head to the local hotel for simple lunch

02:00 PM

Addis Ababa

Drive back to Addis Ababa enjoying the western edge of Ethiopian rift valleys system known for plain land scape with acacia trees.

04:30 PM

Hotel

Go to Tomoca coffee house to test Ethiopian coffee then drive to your hotel or any place you want to be dropped off.

End of the day

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-English speaking guide

-Tea or coffee

-Bottle of water /pax

-Car hire

-All entrance fee

-Gov tax


What‘s not included

-All meals

-Shopping expense

-all drinks except water

-Accomodation

-flight

-Insurance etc

Important Information

As I am working in the travel business, I work from Monday- Sunday. But in the month of May 2023, I am not available in Addis Ababa for I fly to Gondar. In case if your are coming there by that month, I can arrange you all the necessary things for the city tour of Gondar and trekking or day trip to the Simen mountains NP.

Also, I'm happy to create a special itinerary for you and your family, friends or loved ones up on your request. Thus, please feel free to contact me at any time when you schedule to travel Ethiopia.


A JOURNEY FOR A PURPOSE!




Available any time of the year

At the church

-No smoking cigarette

-Take off your shoes and hat before entering the church

-Women are advised to cover their hair with scarf.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
$245/ per person

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