Ethiopia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Lalibela Sightseeing Tour from Addis Ababa with UNESCO Churches

2 Days Round trip from Addis Ababa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the first group of Lalibela Churches near the Jordan River
  • 02 See the spectacular 13th-century Church of Ne'akuto Le'ab
  • 03 Explore the second and third groups of the Churches of Lalibela
  • 04 Admire the splendid design and architecture of Lalibela's rock-hewn churches

Head to the renowned town of Lalibela on this 2-day guided tour from Addis Ababa. Explore the rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela, including the first group located near the small stream named Jordan River, all registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visit the famous 13th-century Church of Ne'akuto Le'ab to see its wide collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts, and more, then continue to the second and third groups of churches to admire their splendid design and architecture.

Explore the rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela, including the first group located near the small stream named Jordan River, all registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Addis Ababa, Lalibela
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Addis Ababa to Lalibela and First Church Group Visit

  • Meet your Ethiopian tour guide in the morning and head to Lalibela. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival.

  • Visit the first group of Lalibela Churches after lunch. These churches are located to the north of a small stream named Jordan River and are registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Overnight stay at Lalibela Lodge or Maribela Hotel.

2
Day 02

Church of Ne'akuto Le'ab and More Lalibela Churches

  • Visit the 13th-century Church of Ne'akuto Le'ab after breakfast. It is famous for its wide collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts, and more.

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the second and third groups of the Churches of Lalibela to see their splendid design and architecture.

Overnight stay in Lalibela Lodge or Maribela Hotel.

Church of Ne'akuto Le'ab, first group of Lalibela Churches, Jordan River

Where this trip takes you

Church of Ne'akuto Le'ab, first group of Lalibela Churches, Jordan River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Addis Ababa 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Vehicle and fuel cost

  • Accommodation with breakfast

  • English-speaking Ethiopian tour guide

  • Round-trip flight

  • Entrance fee and airport transfers

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour start
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Addis Ababa.

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