2 days
2-Day Lalibela Culture Tour with Cooking, Coffee & Church Visits
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Activity Lalibela, Ethiopia
Day Tour of the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
5.0
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7–8 hours
Free cancellation
Private tour
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About this activity
Lalibela is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular destinations in Ethiopia for good reason. Lalibela is home to the world-renowned 11 rock hewn churches noted as the New Jerusalem and known as the eighth wonder of the world.
Each of our personalized tours of the ancient churches with our experienced guides take you deep into a bygone time, creating a mystical atmosphere of spirituality and historical intrigue.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English, French
- Operated by
- Enkutatash Ethiopia Tour & Travel
Ages: Children (0–16 years) · Adults (17–90 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Bottled water
- Included: All Fees and Taxes
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included: Option to attend an early morning service in one of the churches of Lalibela
Not included
- Not included: Lunch
Itinerary
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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
8 hours Admission included
Your exploration of the 11 medieval rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and tunnels carved into the red volcanic rock starts with the northwestern cluster of churches. The visit will include
- Bet Medhane Alem (House of Holy Savior)
- Bet Maryam (House of Mary)
- Bet Meskel (House of the Cross)
- Bet Dengil (House of Virgins)
- Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha (House of Michael and Golgotha)
In the afternoon continue your tour with the churches of the southeastern cluster that include the most intricately carved exteriors of all the churches of Lalibela.
- Bet Gabriel and Rufael (House of Gabriel and Raphael)
- Bet Merkorios (House Mercurios)
- Bet Amanuel (House of Emanuel)
- Bet Abba Libanos (House of Father Libanos).
The final stop and highlight of any tour will be the famous monolithic church of St George, curved in the shape of a cross.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Bluenile Guest House
- Tukul Village
- Tabor Hotel Lalibela
- Lal Hotel & Spa
- Holidays Hotel
- Lalibela Airport
- Harbe Hotel
- Roha Hotel
- Abrham Lalibela Home Stay
- Jerusalem Hotel Lalibela
- Bethan Amba ecovillage
and 5 more pickup points
We can collect our clients from the airport or their hotel, or meet them at the ticket office at the entrance to the churches
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The tour of the churches will involve some stairs to and uneven surfaces.
Traveller ratings
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