4-Day Historic Escape: Lalibela and Addis Ababa Tour Latest itinerary

Morning, arrive to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport & meet with us and transfer and check-in hotel. Then City tour of Addis Ababa: driving to the Entoto Mountain (3300m) for a panoramic view of Addis, Entoto Museum with historical and royal exhibit, The Church of St. Mary, built in 1885 and the old palace of emperor MenelikII. Take some images at Mount Entoto and drive back to Addis for Ethnological Museum that exhibits the culture and handicrafts of various Ethiopian ethnic groups, the National Museum in which you are visiting different archaeological findings (including Lucy's replica Skeleton). After lunch, visit the Trinity Cathedral, Mausoleum of emperor MenelikII at Bààta Church and finally Merkato - the largest open market in Africa.

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Triple-E Hotel and Spa Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Morning, fly from Addis to Lalibela and after lunch, visit the first group of six churches: 1 Bet Golgotha, 2 Bet Mikael, 3 Bet Mariam, 4 Bet Meskel, 5 Bet Danaghel and 6 Bet Medhane Alem. Bet Medhane Alem is the largest monolithic rock hewn church in the world, built like a Greek temple! In a corner there are three empty graves symbolically dug for biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

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

•  Accommodation: Zan-Seyoum Hotel - Lalibela Budget hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Early morning, climb to Asheten Mariam (optional) for a panoramic view of the region and a mountain Church named Asheten. After breathing on the top more than 3000 m, descend down to Lalibela (at 2630m above sea level), one of the most fascinating historical sites of Ethiopia.

After lunch and a short siesta, continue exploring the fascinating churches (Second group): 7 Bete Amanuel, 8 Bete Marqorewos, 9 Bete Abba Libanos, 10 Bete Gabriel -Rufael and 11 Bet Giyorgis is the most elegant of all Lalibela churches, which lies somewhat isolated in the southwest part of the town on a sloping rock terrace. Also visit Nakuto Làabe Cave Church (5km from Lalibela).

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Zan-Seyoum Hotel - Lalibela Budget hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Fly back to Addis Ababa. Dinner at best national restaurant with live multi tribal dances (Habesha Restaurant or Yod Abyssinia restaurant). Transfer to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (end of the trip).

• Time: 8-10hrs
• Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)