2-Day Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches Tour with UNESCO Heritage Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the unique rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
• 02 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1979
• 03 Visit one of the holiest cities in Ethiopia
• 04 Admire the sheer size of Lalibela's excavated Christian monoliths

Explore the historic town of Lalibela, one of Ethiopia's top tourist destinations, and discover its beautiful rock-hewn churches. These remarkable churches became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and stand in one of the holiest cities in the country.

These remarkable churches became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and stand in one of the holiest cities in the country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lalibela

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Lalibela's Rock-Hewn Churches

• Visit some of the 12 rock churches of Lalibela. Get awestruck by the sheer size of these excavated Christian monoliths in one of the holiest cities of Ethiopia.

Dinner and overnight stay in Lalibela.

2

Day 02

Complete Your Lalibela Church Tour

• Finish touring the rock churches with the Lalibela guide.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Lalibela tour guide
• Transportation
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Hotel
• Food and drink

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Lalibela, Ethiopia

Tour start

Lalibela, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.