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

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our guides and drive about 15 minutes to your hotel.

Enjoy sightseeing in Addis Ababa, including a visit to the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, where the fossil remains of the oldest hominid - Lucy (3.25 million years old) - are kept, as well as Merkato, the largest open-air market in Africa.

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

Early in the morning, drive to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Formerly Roha, present-day Lalibela assumed political importance as the 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, carved out of living volcanic tuff with such extraordinary architectural skill that the world has not seen elsewhere.

These churches are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the churches in 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. Mary) 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, while Bete Giorgis (House of George) is the finest of all the churches in Lalibela.

Fly to Addis Ababa and spend some free time at leisure.

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