3 Days 2 nights Lalibela & Yemrehana Krestos seightseeeing tour

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About this activity

The living museum of the rock hewn churches of king lalibela and the built up cave church of yemrhane krstos, was discovered by the legacy of the Zagwe dynasty in 11 and 12 century.

Those marvelous rock hewn churches are unique for the country even though you can't find any were in the world. If you come with us, that is the right choice to know more about the history and architectural significance of those amazing destinations.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Zagol Ethiopia Tours

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 15% taxes - Transportation from/to airport and Yemrhane Krstos - Entrance fee
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Standard Room at Sora Lodge Lalibela

Not included

Not included: All personal needs - Alcoholic drinks - Domestic flights - Tips

Itinerary

Day 1 · You will be welcomed at Lalibela airport by your local guide and driver.

Lalibela

5 hours

You will be welcomed at Lalibela airport by your local guide and driver. You will then be driven to the holy town of Lalibela to your selected or booked hotel or lodge your local guide

a little bit highlight about the tour you do the next two days then check-in and Lunch will be at your hotel.

After lunch, you will be guided around the historic rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela, created in the 12th century out of the solid rock. You will visit the first and third groups of these ancient churches, seven churches in total, including the famous masterpiece the House of St George. Then back to your hotel to enjoy the sunset, you will have dinner in the local restaurant, Overnight stay at Sora Lodge.
Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches

4 hours Admission included

You will be welcomed at Lalibela airport by your local guide and driver. You will then be driven to the holy town of Lalibela to your selected or booked hotel or lodge your local guide

a little bit highlight about the tour you do the next two days then check-in and Lunch will be at your hotel.

After lunch, you will be guided around the historic rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela, created in the 12th century out of the solid rock. You will visit the first and third groups of these ancient churches, seven churches in total, including the famous masterpiece the House of St George. Then back to your hotel to enjoy the sunset, you will have dinner in the local restaurant, Overnight stay at Sora Lodge.

At Sora Lodge Lalibela

Day 2 · Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos

Stop 1

2 hours Admission included

After breakfast, we will drive 42km north of Lalibela, to visit the famous cave church of Yemrehanna Kristos. Along the way, you will experience Ethiopia’s beautiful landscape and rural scenery that has hardly changed for centuries. The cave church of Yemrehanne Kristos was founded in the 11th century by one of the great kings of the Zagwe dynasty and is renowned for its striking exterior and ancient murals.

You will return to Lalibela to take lunch in the extraordinary Ben Abeba restaurant with magnificent views of the surrounding mountainsides. In the late afternoon, you will be visiting the remaining four rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

Around 5 pm you will be invited to a local house for a cookery class where you will have the opportunity to make and enjoy a traditional dinner, and also experience the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, Overnight at Sora Lodge.

At Sora Lodge Lalibela

Day 3 · Fly to your next destination

Lalibela

3 hours

Before breakfast, if church schedules allow, we will attend an atmospheric early morning church service with local worshippers. Then you will return for breakfast, the end of the tour, and transfer back to Lalibela Airport.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Lalibela Airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.