Explore Lalibela Churches and Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church in 4 days
Highlights
Lalibela, Addis Ababa
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Description
Immerse yourself in the history of Lalibela, Ethiopia on this 4-day tour. Lalibela is home to some of the finest UNESCO rock-hewn churches in the world. Explore the world-famous rock-hewn churches, marvel at ancient mummies, and trek to a mountaintop monastery. Witness an active church service and witness the beauty of the Ethiopian Highlands.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Lalibela Churches
- Fly to Lalibela take the airport shuttle transfer to the town, and visit the rock-hewn churches
- After lunch, we will drive to Sits, where we will find a concentration of some of Ethiopia's most famous rock-hewn churches, mostly referred to by many as " the living wonders of the world." These churches have been here for at least 900 years, an active Christian shrine, and the spiritual center of the country's religious life.
- Then we will visit Northwestern Clusters of churches this group contains, Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Golgotha
Overnight- Lalibela
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Day 2: Yimrehane Kirstos
- After breakfast, drive to Yimrehane Kirstos. The built-up cave church of Yimrhane Kirstos itself predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by eighty years. This is one of the most beautiful built-up cave churches, built from marvels of wood and beautifully decorated from inside and outside with untold skill architecture. In the back side of the cave, you will also see many mummified bodies of pilgrims from centuries ago.
- After lunch, continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos
Overnight- Lalibela.
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Day 3: Sightseeing
- After breakfast, trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary (3200m above sea level). The monastery is located a 2.5-hour walk from Lalibela and is still active.
- On the way to the monastery, you will explore the way of life of the Ethiopian highland people.
- After Lunch, we visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, a giant monolithic in the shape of a cross, constructed in honour of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia
Overnight- Lalibela
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Day 4: Departure
- Early in the morning, we will attend church service at the biggest church of Lalibela in Bet Medhane Alem, just to assure you that the churches have been active for 900 years.
- After breakfast, we will drive back to Lalibela airport for your flight to Addis.
(I advise you to book the early flight back to Addis)
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
Adult | |
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1 to 50 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |