Explore Lalibela Churches of Ethiopia in 2 days
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Lalibela
religious, architectural, cultural
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
Amharic, English
Description
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rock-Hewn Lalibela Churches of Ethiopia. Head to eleven medieval monolithic cave churches built in the 13th-century, with a spiritual and symbolic value representing the holy city of Jerusalem. Marvel at its architectural diversity and unique mural paintings.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Visit the first group of Lalibela churches
Meet your representative at Lalibela airport and get transferred to your hotel.
Post lunch, visit the first group of Lalibela Churches, located in the North of the Jordan River: Biete Medhani Alem; Biete Mariam; Biete Maskal; Biete Denagel; Biete Golgotha Mikael. These Churches were carved during the King Lalibela period (1181 – 1221) and registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at Roha Hotel or Jerusalem Guest House.
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Day 2: Visit the second group of Lalibela churches
Post breakfast, visit 'Na'akueto La'ab', the monastery church located in a cave below a giant rock ledge, built-in 13th Century AD.
After lunch, visit the second group of churches of Lalibela located in the South of the Jordon River: Biete Amanuel; Biete Qeddus Mercoreus; Biete Abba Libanos; Biete Gabriel Raphael; Biete Lehem. The eleventh church, Biete Ghiorgis, is isolated from the others but connected by trenches.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
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 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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