Lalibela (ላሊበላ) is history and mystery etched in stone. Its soul teems with the rites and reverence of Christianity in its most ancient and steadfast form. A World Heritage Site, it is also a true wonder of the world. To hold a vigil here during one of the great religious holidays, such as Orthodox Christmas, when hundreds of white-clad pilgrims throng the cemeteries, is to experience Christianity in its purest and most powerful form.
4-Day Spiritual and Cultural Journey to Lalibela's Rock-Hewn Churches
Amhara Region, Northern Ethiopia
Individual or In Groups of 10+ People
Est 4 Days 3 Nights
Starting from:
$1013 - $1810
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Included
Itinerary Overview
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Tour Plan
- Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be greeted by our tour guides and transferred to your booked hotel. Most flights to Addis Ababa arrive in the morning, leaving the remaining hours of the day available for a city tour of Addis Ababa. Learn more here
If you arrive at night, the next day will be reserved for a full-day city tour of Addis Ababa.
- Take a flight to Lalibela as flight times vary and are set accordingly. Upon arrival, drop off your luggage at your pre-booked hotel, enjoy traditional Ethiopian dishes with vegetarian and vegan options, and explore the12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These 800-year-old monolithic churches were built from mountain rock.
- Visit the northwestern cluster of churches: Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Meskel, Bete Danaghel, Bete Mikael and Bete Golgatha.
- After completing the first day's visit to the 6 King's Churches – Lalibela, we will spend the night at the hotel.
- In the morning, we drive to Yimerhanne Kristos (42 km from Lalibela) to visit the Church of Yimrehanne Kristos. From the road, there is a remarkable view of the mountainous landscape with its hut villages and good farmland. The Yimerhanne Church, built in the late Axumite style with layers of wood and granite.
- After lunch, visit the southeastern group of churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual and Bet Abba Libanos.
Final Visit:
- Visit the most famous church of all: Bet Giyorgis, a massive cruciform monolith built in honor of St. George, a martyr of the Eastern Orthodox believers.
- We stay the night in the cultural folklore and dance house near the hotel.
- We travel to Lalibela Airport according to our flight schedule and fly back to Addis Ababa.
Farewell Night
- Upon arrival in the city, we'll have lunch (if we arrive early), rest a bit, and enjoy an early dinner in one of Ethiopia's best jazz or (reggae optional) lounges, or in one of the most beautiful dance and folklore houses with a traditional coffee ceremony. This concludes the four-day trip.
Note 1
- This tour can be extended to include the historical sites in the north of the country. For more information on the country's northern destinations, Learn more here.
Note 2
- This trip can also be personalized or customized, with price adjustments; this may result in reduced payments.
What's Included:
Hotel and Lodge Fees
Air fair for domestic flights
Pickup and drop-off services
Private transportation (fuel included)
Entrance fees to all listed sites
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Lunch, dinner, hot drinks and bottled water
Not Included
Alchoholic Drinks Not Listed On The Package
Tips and Gratitude
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