The Best 48 Hour Experience in Lalibela

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Ashenda in Lalibela — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bete Giorgis Church — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Nice and easy tour of all 11 Lalibela Rock-hewn churches, as well as Asheton Maryam monastery. Experience some of the most amazing examples of monolithic churches on earth when you come to Ethiopia with Travel Africa Tours. You'll also have the opportunity to hike to Asheton Maryam a 13th century rock-hewn monastery offering sweeping views over the town of Lalibela and its mountains.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Africa Tours

Ages: Adults (12–67 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 nights accommodation
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: National Park fees
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Breakfast
Included: TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Domestic Airfare to/from Lalibela
Not included: Dinner
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

4 hours Admission included

Here your knowledgeable guide will meet you at your hotel and guide you through the maze of the 11 rock hewn churches of Lalibela. You'll be able to go inside and see the ancient interior, as well as how the faithful worship.
Asheton Maryam Monastery

10 hours Admission included

Our morning begins with a visit to the Lalibela market held on Saturdays (only possible for those whose tour starts Friday). It is held only one day a week, so locals make sure to come out to buy as well as sell their wares. After our market visit, we will spend time today on a moderate intensity hike up above the town of Lalibela to visit Asheton Maryam. In this church we have the chance to see religious relics in the care of the Ethiopian Orthodox priest. We end the day with an Ethiopian cooking class that includes the traditional coffee ceremony.