Day Trip to Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches

Girany Amba

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Embark on a captivating day trip to the ancient rock hewn churches of Lalibela in northern Ethiopia. Explore the 8th Wonder of the World and marvel at the architectural wonders carved out of a single rock. Includes transportation, guide, and admission fees.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Lalibela Airport - We will pick you from Lalibela airport or from any of your places in Lalibela town. The distance between Lalibela Airport and Lalibela town is 24 kilometers, and it takes about 30 minutes drive.
Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches - In the morning from 8:30 am, you will visit the Northwestern Cluster of churches, also known as the Earthly Jerusalem. Namely; Bet Medhane Alem (House of Holy Savior), Bet Maryam (House of Mary), Bet Meskel (House of the Cross), Bet Dengil (House of Virgins), Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (House of Michael and Golgotha).
Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches - In the afternoon from 2pm, you will visit the Southeastern Cluster of churches, also known as heavenly Jerusalem. Namely; Bet Gabriel and Rufael (House of Gabriel and Raphael), Bet Merkorios (House Mercurios), Bet Amanual (House of Emanuel), Bet Abba Libanos and Bethlehem (House of Father Libanos and House of Leham).
Finally, you will also visit the purely monolithic and beautifully curved church of Saint George, locally known as Bet Giorgis, which was constructed by King Lalibela in honor of the patron Saint George.
Lalibela Airport - After the tour, we will offer drop off services at any of your designated locations within Lalibela town, including drop off at Lalibela airport.

What's Included

Complimentary bottle of water
Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
All ground transportation included

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional Information

This is a full day visit to Lalibela rock hewn churches. Lalibela is located in the northern Ethiopia in the Amhara region. On this tour you will visit all the 11 rock hewn churches of Lalibela commonly known as the 8th Wonder of the World! Lalibela rock hewn churches are dated back to over 900 hundreds years and some are curved out of a single rock.

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