Day Trip to Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Name: Day Trip to Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Brand: Viator
Price: 50 USD
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Rating: 5 (23 reviews)

5.0(23)6 hoursEnglishLalibela, Ethiopia

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Experience Ethiopia’s magnificent rock-hewn churches on this all-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, explore the extraordinary structures carved into the Lasta Mountains centuries ago. Marvel at their impressive architecture, visit 11 churches including the important pilgrimage site of Bete Medhane Alem, and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. We meet and pick up all travlers at the airport but the fee for transportation is not included. Note that, this tour can be done also in full day.

Included

guide fee

Not included

Lunch
Meals
entrance fee
Privte car

What you'll do

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Lalibela, Ethiopia
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Lalibela Take an early morning domestic flight from Addis Ababa to Lalibela. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. After lunch, begin your guided tour of the Northern Cluster of Lalibela's UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches, including Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, and several interconnected churches linked by tunnels and passageways carved from solid rock. After the tour, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 2: Lalibela – Addis Ababa After breakfast, explore the Southern Cluster of Lalibela's rock-hewn churches, including the iconic Bet Giyorgis (St. George), the finest and most celebrated church in Lalibela. If your visit falls on a Saturday, you may also explore Lalibela's colorful weekly market, where local people from the surrounding villages gather to trade goods and livestock. Around 11:30 AM, transfer to Lalibela Airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa.
6 hoursAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

We will pick up guests from the Airport but we will not pay for the shuttle service.

Meeting point1

Meeting
Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Lalibela, Ethiopia
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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