Ethiopia · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Lalibela Rock-Cut Churches Tour with Ne'akuto Le'ab

2 Days Round trip from Lalibela Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the UNESCO-listed rock-cut churches of Lalibela
02 Explore the first, second, and third groups of Lalibela Churches
03 See the cave-built church of Ne'akuto Le'ab and its ancient treasures
04 Spend time at Lalibela's weekly market if your visit falls on a Saturday

Explore Lalibela, one of Ethiopia's most remarkable historic towns, renowned for its distinctive 12th- and 13th-century rock-cut churches in the Amhara region. Over two days, visit the remarkable church groups of Lalibela and the cave-built church of Ne'akuto Le'ab, known for its collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts, and icons. These churches are important pilgrimage sites for Coptic Christians and are registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

After breakfast, take an excursion to the cave-built church of Ne'akuto Le'ab (13th century AD), which is famous for its wide collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts, and icons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lalibela

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly to Lalibela and Visit the First Church Group

In the morning, fly north to Lalibela and transfer to your hotel.
After lunch, visit the first group of Lalibela Churches, located north of a small stream along the Jordan River. These churches were carved during the reign of King Lalibela (1181 - 1221) and are registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Overnight stay at Lalibela Lodge or Maribela Hotel.

Day 02

Ne'akuto Le'ab Church and More Lalibela Churches

After breakfast, take an excursion to the cave-built church of Ne'akuto Le'ab (13th century AD), which is famous for its wide collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts, and icons.
Spend some time at the interesting weekly market of Lalibela, if your visit falls on a Saturday.
After lunch, visit the second and third groups of churches in Lalibela.

Overnight stay at Lalibela Lodge or Maribela Hotel.