3-Day Lalibela Church Tour Itinerary & price

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3-Day Lalibela Church Tour is a 3 Days tour in Ethiopia via the Lalibela Church Tour route, starting from USD 550. See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.

Duration
3 Days

Route
Lalibela Church Tour

From
USD 550

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

About 3-Day Lalibela Church Tour

The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are 11 medieval monolithic churches carved entirely from volcanic rock. Built in the late 12th to early 13th century under King Lalibela, they were designed as a "New Jerusalem" for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. Divided into two groups by a symbolic "Jordan River," notable churches include the cruciform Biete Giorgis (House of St. George) and the vast Biete Medhane Alem (House of the Saviour).

Duration: 3 Days
Route: Lalibela Church Tour
From: USD 550

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 3-Day Lalibela Church Tour

Day 1: Addis Ababa-Lalibela
Day 2: Trek To Mount Asheton
Day 3: Fly Back to Addis Ababa

Itinerary

Itinerary overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Addis Ababa-Lalibela
Day 02	Trek To Mount Asheton
Day 03	Fly Back to Addis Ababa

Day 01 Addis Ababa-Lalibela

Addis Ababa - Lalibela Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa. Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures were carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 800 years ago. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings. Overnight Hotel.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Tabor Hotel Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Day 02 Trek To Mount Asheton

Lalibela For the morning we have two choices: Take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, with its 13th century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town; - OR - Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will also give you the opportunity to view the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands. Following either option above continue with tour of Lalibela's churches in the afternoon. Overnight Hotel.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Tabor Hotel Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Day 03 Fly Back to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa via Ethiopian Airlines. Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel or a central location, depending on your schedule.

For those with additional time before their international departure, an optional half-day city tour of Addis Ababa is available. This tour may include visits to key landmarks such as the National Museum (home of the famous "Lucy" fossil), Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the bustling Merkato - one of the largest open-air markets in Africa.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Ethiopian cultural dinner featuring live music and dance performances from the country's diverse regions, providing a lively and memorable farewell experience.

Later in the evening, transfer to Bole International Airport for your late-night departure, concluding your journey through Ethiopia.