Ethiopia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day Lalibela and Addis Ababa Historical Tour with Rock-Hewn Churches

3 Days Round trip from 22PX+72 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 02 Take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton and visit its 13th-century monastery
  • 03 Drive through the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands to Yemrehanna Kristos
  • 04 Add an optional half-day city tour of Addis Ababa with an evening cultural dinner

Rock-hewn churches are prevalent in northern Ethiopia, but Lalibela's are the most impressive and are included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Join this tour to visit these historically important and famous places, delve into the past, and enjoy the experience along the way. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture aesthetic shots for your albums and travel diaries.

Tour the ancient, magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Addis Ababa, Lalibela
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly to Lalibela and Explore Its Rock-Hewn Churches

  • Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines, 700 kilometres north of Addis Ababa.

  • Tour the ancient, magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Overnight at a hotel located in Lalibela.

2
Day 02

Mount Asheton or Yemrehanna Kristos and Lalibela Churches

  • Either take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, home to a 13th-century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town.

  • Or drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela.

  • View the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands while driving to Yemrehanna.

  • Continue with the tour of Lalibela's churches in the afternoon.

  • Overnight in Lalibela.

3
Day 03

Return to Addis Ababa

  • Return to Addis Ababa via Ethiopian Airlines.

  • Optional half-day city tour of Addis Ababa with an evening cultural dinner.

  • Transfer to the airport for a late-night departure if needed. The tour ends here.

Lalibela rock-hewn churches, Mount Asheton monastery, Yemrehanna Kristos, Ethiopian highlands villages

Where this trip takes you

Lalibela rock-hewn churches, Mount Asheton monastery, Yemrehanna Kristos, Ethiopian highlands villages

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 22PX+72 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • The latest-model TOYOTA MINIBUS with comprehensive insurance for the entire tour

  • Domestic flight fare

  • Accommodation in the above-mentioned hotels and lodges at all destinations for 4 nights on a single-occupancy basis

  • Meals on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)

  • Entrance fees

  • Boat trip expense on Lake Tan

  • The safest and latest-model boat

  • Local guide expense

  • Village fees

  • Driver allowance

  • Fuel expense

  • Service charge 7.5%

  • English-speaking expert tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International flight fare

  • Meals - lunch in all places, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Addis Ababa

  • Any alcoholic drinks

  • Entry visa

  • Health insurance

  • Video and photo camera fee (if any and applicable)

  • Any type of gratuities (tip)

  • Any type of personal expenses such as telephone, internet, laundry, and post

  • Anything not included in the

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lalibela, Ethiopia
Tour start
22PX+72, Lalibela, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in 22PX+72.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $208.32 — $416.64
Double Sharing $208.32

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