3-Day Explore Addis, Debre Libanos & Melka Konture Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Arrive at 6:45 AM, After checking into your hotel, set off to explore the vibrant city of Addis Ababa. Visit the **National Museum**, which houses historical treasures, including the notable 3.5-million-year-old skeleton of Lucy. Next, discover **St. George Cathedral**, celebrated for its captivating modern paintings and intricate mosaics. Stroll through **Merkato**, Africa's largest open-air market, before concluding your day with breathtaking views from **Mount Entoto.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Lobelia

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Blue Nile Gorge and Debre Libanos

Begin your day with a journey to the stunning **Blue Nile Gorge**, located 210 km north of Addis Ababa. This magnificent gorge, often compared to the Grand Canyon, offers unrivaled vistas. Proceed to **Debre Libanos**, a historic monastery founded in the 13th century, perched dramatically above the gorge. A significant site for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, it is linked to Saint Teklehaimanot, who is known to have spent seven years in a nearby cave. Enjoy the captivating scenery before heading back to Addis Ababa.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Debre Libanos Monastery (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Hotel Lobelia

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Discovering Tiya, Adadi Mariam, and Melka Kunture

At 12:30 PM, set off southwest from Addis Ababa (approximately 60 km) to explore **Melka Kunture**, an archaeological site renowned for its ancient fossils and tools dating back 1.5 million years. Next, visit **Adadi Mariam Cave Church**, which dates to the 13th century, showcasing architectural similarities to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Continue to **Tiya Stelae**, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its engraved standing stelae that are believed to be grave markers; recent excavations have found remains of young individuals buried in fetal positions. Return to Addis Ababa we will be drip you off at your hotel or at the airport in bole.

Main Destination:

Tiya (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.