Lalibela Churches Day Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discovor the 12th century UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE rock-hewn churches of Lalibela with our flexible & professional tour options.

The still active rock-hewn churches of the 12th Century attracts so many visitors and it sometimes consider as the 8th wonder of the world.

It is what we always loved to do arrange this unique tour that will satisfy our customers discovering about the hidden beauties of Ethiopia.

The churches are excavated from a sloping mass of red volcanic scoria under laid by dark grey basalt and interconnected by a maze of tunnels and passages with openings to hermit caves and catacombs the rock-hewn churches give the impression of an underground city.

Exploration of all churches of Lalibela with the Ethiopian history shall be expected.

Biete Medhane Alem

Biete Maryam

Biete Golgotha Mikael

House of the Cross

House of Virgins

Biete Giyorgis

Biete Amanuel

Biete Qeddus Mercoreus

Biete Abba Libanos

Biete Gabriel-Rufael

Biete Lehem

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Access Eco Trekking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (19–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Dinner
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Any expense of Personal items like, internet, fax, telephone
Not included: Tips, Invitations, etc
Not included: Any videography or camera fee needed

Itinerary

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

8 hours Admission included

In the morning 8:30am, You will visit the first group of the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela which are carved out of living volcanic tuff with super architectural skill that the world has never seen, yet elsewhere. UNESCO registers these churches as world heritage. Among churches of this group Bete Medahine Alem (house of the redeemer) is the largest with 5 aisles, 72 pillars, vaulted dome and molding decoration. Bete Mariam (house of St. Marry) is the most decorated among the rock hewn churches.

Afte Lunch 2:00pm, you will visit the second and third groups Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos.

Last and finally, you will visit the most famous and very picturesque of all the churches:

–Bet Giyorgis (St George), constructed in honour of the patron Saint George. (please note all the churches close at 6pm)

At the evening, we recommend a visit to a traditional Tej house to test the Ethiopian Honey wine & watch a live traditional Ethiopian Music.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

We will meet our customers Hotels in Lalibela

End point

We will meet our customers Hotels in Lalibela

Pickup points

Bluenile Guest House
Lalibela Hidmo Cozy Place
Estifanos Guest House
Tukul Village
Panoramic View Hotel
Tabor Hotel Lalibela
Lalibela Apartments
Rock Land Guest House
Lal Hotel & Spa
Holidays Hotel
Harbe Hotel
Roha Hotel

and 22 more pickup points

We always pick up our customers from their Hotel!

Using your ticket

As the regulation of Lalibela churches administration, the entrance tickets are not for sell in advance! Every visitor should be at the ticket office in person and write personal travel information. Plus visitors will be checked if they are holding some video or cameras to pay the extra fee.

We will buy your Lalibela churches entrance ticket on the same day of your travel date at 8:00 am and your tour guide will handover the entrance ticket with your travellers badge!

This will be a 2 minutes process just in front of the first group of Lalibela churches where your tour begins!