Full-Day Exploration at the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Highlights
Lalibela, Addis Ababa
religious, cultural, historical
Private Tour
1 Day
Medium
English, French, German
Description
Embark on a full-day exploration and discover the awe-inspiring medieval marvels of Lalibela, a UNESCO Heritage, as you journey through ancient rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts, and intricate tunnels carved from red volcanic rock. Start with the architectural wonders of the northwestern churches and continue to the southeast, marvelling at intricate facades before reaching the iconic, cross-shaped St. George Church—a breathtaking highlight to complete your exploration.
Itinerary
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Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
- Your exploration of the 11 medieval rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and tunnels carved into the red volcanic rock starts with the northwestern cluster of churches.
- The visit will include • 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).
- In the afternoon continue your tour with the churches of the southeastern cluster that include the most intricately carved exteriors of all the churches of Lalibela. • Bet Gabriel and Rufael (House of Gabriel and Raphael) • Bet Merkorios (House Mercurios) • Bet Amanuel (House of Emanuel) • Bet Abba Libanos (House of Father Libanos).
- The final stop and highlight of any tour will be the famous monolithic church of St George, curved in the shape of a cross.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 8 | /person |
| 9 to 15 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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