Adadi Maryam Rock Hewan Churches and Tiya Stelae

Explore Tiya Stelae and Adadi Maryam’s ancient rock-hewn churches. Discover UNESCO sites and mysterious symbols on a captivating day tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Adadi Maryam - Welcome to Ethiopia! Upon your arrival, we will greet you at the airport and then drive 70km south of Addis Ababa. Our first stop is Adadi Maryam, a church built in the 12th and 13th centuries. The church’s history is linked to St. Lalibela, who, during his visit to the sacred mountain of Ziquala in the 12th century, constructed the…
What's Included
  • Car with Driver
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch with Bottle of Water
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Any Alcohol Drinks
  • Gratitude and Personal expense
Additional Information

Adadi Maryam Rock Hewan Churches
It was built around the 12th and 13th centuries, and the history of the church’s establishment is linked to St. Lalibela. When he visited the sacred mountain of Ziquala in the 12th century, he built the church in honor of St. Mary.
Tiya Stelae Archeological Sites
This UNESCO World Heritage site is among the most…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Andygq5801wf
Apr 6, 2025
A rare professional tour. - 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.
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Mihaidascalu
Feb 15, 2025
A fantastic day tour! - 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.
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G4701ttrichardd
Dec 3, 2024
Brilliant tour bringing Ethiopia to real life - 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!
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Voyager31252925242
Nov 5, 2024
Super friendly staff - Excellent experience. Very friendly staff. It felt almost like going out with friends. Also they were very flexible, adapting to our needs. Very recommendable
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343mediap
Sep 8, 2024
Incredible Day Trip with Yihun and Sisay! - 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!
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Maximesaid
Jan 22, 2023
A tour to visit 2 places located 2 hours from Addis Abbeba - 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
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Jacquie_b
Dec 12, 2019
A great day - 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.
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V1tt0x
Nov 1, 2019
Debre, libanos & blue Nile gorge - 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.
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Lincoln
Sep 1, 2019
Wonderful day tour - 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!
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Lily5555
Jul 13, 2019
Very professional 1 day tour - I have today just arrived back from a marvellous 1 full day tour with Aman Ethiopia Tours. Highly recommended. Pick up at hotel was early. Nice safe car. Very comfortable. V good driver. Guide Neway was very knowledgeable with very good English. Tour was to Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge. Goats cows donkeys all assisting at the markets in small rural villages. 2 hr drive each way nth west of Addis. Lovely informative look at amazing Monastery surrounded by mtns & waterfalls.. then in to Portuguese Bridge made of ostrich egg shells in lieu of cement. Magnificent scenery. Lovely injera lunch and traditional coffee. . This is the real Ethiopia out in the countryside. During lunch Company owner, Aman phone to check that everything was satisfactory. Excellent day.. just the 2 of us. I will b looking to c if there is another day your with this company for next weekend. Thank you. Good value. I booked by phone from our hotel and paid cash on the day in $US.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).