3-Day Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches Tour with Yimrehane Kristos

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Lalibela's rock-hewn churches, 'living wonders' for 900 years
• 02 Visit Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskal, Bete Denaghel, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, and Bete Giorgis
• 03 Excursion to Yimrehane Kristos, set on a mountain ridge at the peak of Abuna Yosep
• 04 Discover Axumite wood-and-stone architecture and Lalibela's remaining remarkable churches

Immerse yourself in the history of Lalibela, Ethiopia, on this 3-day tour. Lalibela is home to some of the finest UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches in the world, offering a remarkable glimpse into Ethiopia's rich Christian heritage. Explore these world-famous churches and the beauty of the Ethiopian Highlands as each day reveals new wonders in this extraordinary destination.

This exquisite church is a masterpiece of Axumite wood-and-stone construction and is renowned for its interior decoration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Addis Ababa, Lalibela

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Fly to Lalibela and Visit the Rock-Hewn Churches

• You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela.
• Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Known as the 'Eighth Wonder of World Heritage,' Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals.
• In the afternoon, you will visit Lalibela's top attractions, which will simply stagger you.
• These churches include Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskal, Bete Denaghel, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, and Bete Giorgis. Overnight in the hotel.

2

Day 02

Excursion to Yimrehane Kristos and More Churches

• In the morning, you will take an excursion to visit Yimrehane Kristos, located on a mountain ridge at the peak of Abuna Yosep.
• This exquisite church is a masterpiece of Axumite wood-and-stone construction and is renowned for its interior decoration. The walls are vertically subdivided with recesses and projections.
• In the afternoon, you will visit the remaining churches: Bete Gabriel, Bete Marqorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Aba Libanos. Overnight in the hotel.

3

Day 03

Sunrise at the Hotel and Flight to Addis Ababa

• After breakfast, enjoy the sunrise at your hotel. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees for all sites and parks mentioned in the itinerary
• All excursions listed on the itinerary
• Experienced, multilingual tour guides and guides' expenses
• Ground transportation via tour vehicle, including driver and fuel
• All meals
• Domestic flights
• Lodging for each night on tour
• All hotel/airport transfers during the tour

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic drinks
• Souvenirs and personal items
• Any incidental charges beyond the itinerary
• Video and photography fees
• Other related expenses of a personal nature

What to bring

All that the clients need.

Know before you go

It's recommended to respect the cultures of the community and wear a scarf inside the church.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

Tour start

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.