Explore Lalibela Churches Of Ethiopia In 2 Days
Description
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rock-Hewn Lalibela Churches of Ethiopia. Head to eleven medieval monolithic cave churches built in the 13th-century, with a spiritual and symbolic value representing the holy city of Jerusalem. Marvel at its architectural diversity and unique mural paintings.
Highlights
- Explore the Rock-Hewn churches of Lalibela
- Marvel at the interior mural paintings in these churches
- Head to Biete Medhani Alem, the largest monolithic church in the world
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Visit the first group of Lalibela churches expand_more
Meet your representative at Lalibela airport and get transferred to your hotel.
Post lunch, visit the first group of Lalibela Churches, located in the North of the Jordan River: Biete Medhani Alem; Biete Mariam; Biete Maskal; Biete Denagel; Biete Golgotha Mikael. These Churches were carved during the King Lalibela period (1181 – 1221) and registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at Roha Hotel or Jerusalem Guest House.
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Day 2: Visit the second group of Lalibela churches expand_more
Post breakfast, visit 'Na'akueto La'ab', the monastery church located in a cave below a giant rock ledge, built-in 13th Century AD.
After lunch, visit the second group of churches of Lalibela located in the South of the Jordon River: Biete Amanuel; Biete Qeddus Mercoreus; Biete Abba Libanos; Biete Gabriel Raphael; Biete Lehem. The eleventh church, Biete Ghiorgis, is isolated from the others but connected by trenches.
End of the tour.
What's Included
- A vehicle with fuel
- Driver allowance
- Accommodation (double bed)
- Entrance fees
- English Speaking local guide
- 2-litre water bottle per day per person
What's Excluded
- Meals
- Alcoholic and non-Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses like telephone calls, laundry, photos & video cameras
- Other expenses not mentioned above
Meeting Point
Lalibela, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 400 Per Person |
This is a private tour |