2 days Lalibela church Tour

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About this activity

Visiting the Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches in Ethiopia is a remarkable experience. These churches, carved directly into the rock, are among the most impressive examples of medieval Ethiopian architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lalibela, once the capital of the Zagwe dynasty in the 12th and 13th centuries, is home to 11 monolithic churches that were carved out of volcanic tuff. They are often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" due to their incredible craftsmanship and spiritual significance

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Enat Ethiopia Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–8 years) · Youth (9–10 years) · Adults (11–13 years) · Seniors (14–97 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Airport pick up and drop off
Included: Accommodation with breakfast
Included: Breakfast
Included: Guide
Included: Entrance fee 100 USD per a person

Not included

Not included: Lunch and dinner
Not included: Domestic flight
Not included: Personal needs

Itinerary

Day 1 · Addis Ababa-Lalibela

Lalibela

6 hours

Addis Ababa - Lalibela Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa. Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures were carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 800 years ago. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings. Overnight Hotel

Hotel

Day 2 · Lalibela -Addis Ababa Flight

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Passing by

You will wake up on a very early morning to attend a mass service at one of the best churches of Lalibela and continue exploring the fascinating churches (Second group): 7.Bete Amanuel, 8.Bete Marqorewos, 9.Bete Abba Libanos, 10.Bete Gabriel -Rufael and 11. Bet Giyorgis is the most elegant of all Lalibela churches,later drive back to Lalibela and fly back to Addis Ababa

End of the tour

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Lalibela Airport
Top Twelve Hotel

We will pick you up at lalibela airport at the parking lot with the sign of your name or our company name logo

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.