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

• Pick up from your hotel or Bole International Airport and begin the tour with a visit to Trinity Cathedral, a beautiful church that houses the tomb of Emperor Haile Selassie.

• Proceed to the National Museum of Ethiopia, where you will see "Lucy," the oldest hominid fossil, along with historical, cultural, and archaeological artifacts. Spend about one and a half hours exploring the exhibits.

• Continue to Mount Entoto, a historic site that was once the seat of Emperor Menelik II. Visit the old palace and the Entoto Museum.

• After lunch, explore Merkato, the busiest and largest open-air market in Africa. Spend approximately one and a half hours discovering its vibrant atmosphere.

• Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
  Overnight: Hotel in Addis Ababa

After an early breakfast, take a flight to Lalibela, home to the famous rock-hewn churches.

Upon arrival, visit the first group of churches including:

• Bete Medhanialem (House of the Saviour of the World)

• Bete Mariam (House of St. Mary)

• Bete Meskel (House of the Cross)

• Bete Denagil (House of the Virgin Martyrs)

• Bete Golgota-Michael (House of St. Michael)

• Bete Georgis (House of St. George), which is considered part of the third group

• Return to your hotel for lunch.

In the afternoon, explore the second group of five churches:

• Bete Gebriel-Raphael (House of St. Gabriel and Raphael)

• Bete Amanuel (House of Emanuel)

• Bete Merkoriwos (House of St. Mercorios)

• Bete Aba Libanos (House of Father Libanos)

• Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
  Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.

• Upon arrival, continue with a city tour to visit sites not covered on Day 1.

• In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with cultural performances.

• Transfer to your hotel or Bole International Airport for your departure flight.