Itinerary

1. Day 1: Fly to Lalibela and Explore the Northwestern Church Cluster

   • Take an early morning flight from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, approximately 1 hour.
   • Transfer from Lalibela Airport to your hotel and complete check in.
   • Enjoy a light lunch before sightseeing.
   • Explore the UNESCO listed rock hewn churches carved from solid volcanic rock in the 12th and 13th centuries.
   • Visit the Northwestern Church Cluster including Bete Medhane Alem, believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world.
   • Discover Bete Maryam, famous for its ancient ceiling paintings.
   • Visit Bete Maskal and Bete Golgotha Mikael if accessible.
   • Walk through the dramatic underground rock tunnels, trenches and passageways connecting the churches.
   • Experience the living spiritual traditions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.

   Overnight at your hotel in Lalibela.

2. Day 2: Southeastern Church Cluster and Return to Addis Ababa

   • Visit the Southeastern Church Cluster in the morning.
   • Explore Bete Amanuel, admired for its refined architecture and detailed carvings.
   • Discover Bete Abba Libanos, partly detached from the surrounding rock.
   • Visit Bete Gabriel Rufael, designed in a fortress like structure.
   • Enjoy panoramic mountain views and dramatic scenery surrounding Lalibela.
   • Witness morning prayers and observe local religious life in this active spiritual site.
   • Transfer to Lalibela Airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa.