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3-Day Tour To Addis Ababa & Rock-Hewn Churches Of Lalibela
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

This quick trip to Ethiopia allows you to sightsee its capital city as well as fly to Lalibela to see the star attraction; the historic rock-hewn churches, unique UNESCO attested sites carved out of volcanic rock. Explore the various rock-cut monolithic churches in this town and marvel at their architecture in this 3-day tour!

Highlights
  • Explore Biete Medhane Alem, the largest among the churches
  • Visit Bete Emanuel (house of Emanuel), which is architecturally the finest
  • Enjoy sightseeing in the capital city of Ethiopia
  • Day 1: Arrival + City Tour of Addis Ababa expand_more
    • Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our guides and drive about 15 minutes to your hotel.

    • Have sightseeing of Addis, which includes visiting the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, where the fossil remains of the oldest hominid – Lucy (3.25 mil years old) is sheltered at, Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa.

    • Drive to Mt. Entoto (3,200 meters) to have a panoramic view of Addis.

  • Day 2: Fly to Lalibela & Visit the Rock-hewn Churches expand_more
    • Early in the morning, drive to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Formerly Roha, the present Lalibela town, assumed political importance as Aksumite Empire declined and ended its importance as a major political center after 1270 A.D.

    • After checking into Roha hotel, visit the first group of the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, which are carved out of living volcanic tuff with a super architectural skill that the world has never seen yet, elsewhere.

    • These churches are registered as world heritage by UNESCO. Among churches of this group, Biete Medhane Alem (House of the Redeemer) is the largest, with 5 aisles, 72 pillars, a vaulted dome and moulding decoration. Bete Mariam (house of St. Marry) is the most decorated among the rock-hewn churches.

    • After lunch, visit the second group of the rock-hewn churches. Bete Emanuel (house of Emanuel) is architecturally the finest. Bete Giorgis (the house of George) is the finest of all the churches in Lalibela.

  • Day 3: Fly back to Addis Ababa & Departure expand_more
    • Fly to Addis Ababa and spend some free time in leisure.

    • In the evening, transfer to the airport for your international flight.

What's Included
  • Room with double occupancy

  • All entrance fees

  • All meals throughout the route except BB in Addis Ababa

  • English-speaking professional Ethiopia guide

  • Local at each place where it is mandatory

  • Transfer in/out service with a minibus

  • All government tax

What's Excluded
  • International air ticket & embarkation fee

  • Domestic flight from ADD- GDQ- LLI-ADD

  • Hotel and meal, which is not written on the itinerary

  • Telephone, laundry, any payable alcohol drinks

  • Permits to take picture or video

  • Tips and any other personal interest, which is not specified in the itinerary

Know before you go
  • This touring plan can be organized for an individual, a group or families upon request and can also be customized as per the client request.

Meeting Point

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 1489 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 999 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1489 / person