Experience the ancient and awe-inspiring Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Ethiopian highlands, attend a traditional coffee ceremony, and immerse yourself in the spiritual center of the country’s religious life.
Experience the ancient and awe-inspiring Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Ethiopian highlands, attend a traditional coffee ceremony, and immerse yourself in the spiritual center of the country’s religious life.
- Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - The group will gather at Lalibela airport and embark on a 25km (30-minute) drive through breathtaking scenery. After enjoying lunch, the journey continues to sites featuring some of Ethiopia’s most renowned rock-hewn churches, often hailed as “the living wonders of the world.” These churches have stood for at least…
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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - The group will gather at Lalibela airport and embark on a 25km (30-minute) drive through breathtaking scenery. After enjoying lunch, the journey continues to sites featuring some of Ethiopia’s most renowned rock-hewn churches, often hailed as “the living wonders of the world.” These churches have stood for at least 900 years, serving as an active Christian shrine and a spiritual hub for the nation’s religious life. The first cluster of churches to be visited includes Bet-Medhane Alem, Bet-Maryam, Bet-Meskel, Bet-Denagel, Bet-Mikael, and Golgotha.
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Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches - Following breakfast, the group will head to the Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church. This cave church, constructed inside a natural cave beneath water in the 11th century, predates the churches of Lalibela by nearly 100 years. Inside, visitors will admire ancient paintings. After lunch, the tour will proceed to the second group of churches, which includes Bete Gabriel, Bete Rafael, Bete Emanuel, and Bete Aba Libanos. The visit will culminate with St. George, a church shaped like a cross and likely the highlight of the Lalibela visit.
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Lalibela - Attendees will participate in a church service at one of Lalibela’s churches, affirming their active status for 900 years, before returning to Lalibela airport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony in my home
- Early morning attending church service in the biggest church of Lalibela Bet Medhane Alem
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private English speaking guide to all churches and attractions
- All fees and/or taxes
- Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony in my home
- Early morning attending church service in the biggest church of Lalibela Bet Medhane Alem
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private English speaking guide to all churches and attractions
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation including breakfast
- Tips
- Domestic flight Tickets
- Expense not related in this package
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation including breakfast
- Tips
- Domestic flight Tickets
- Expense not related in this package
Lalibela is renowned for its intricately carved rock-hewn churches, constructed by King Lalibela.
These churches have stood for at least 900 years, serving as an active Christian shrine and the spiritual heart of the country’s religious life.
Yemrehane Kristos, located 45 km north of Lalibela, is a church built within a natural cave under water, nearly…
Lalibela is renowned for its intricately carved rock-hewn churches, constructed by King Lalibela.
These churches have stood for at least 900 years, serving as an active Christian shrine and the spiritual heart of the country’s religious life.
Yemrehane Kristos, located 45 km north of Lalibela, is a church built within a natural cave under water, nearly 100 years before the churches of Lalibela.
On the journey to Yemrehane Kristos, one can explore the lifestyle of the Ethiopian highland people.
Participating in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a must, as Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee.
Attending a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela is also a remarkable experience.
- Dress code is formal
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is formal
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
