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4-Day Historic Escape: Lalibela and Addis Ababa Tour is a 4 Days tour in Ethiopia via the Historic Escape: Lalibela and Addis Ababa Tour route, starting from USD 660. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
4 Days

Route
Historic Escape: Lalibela and Addis Ababa Tour

From
USD 660

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 4-Day Historic Escape: Lalibela and Addis Ababa Tour

Journey into Ethiopia’s timeless past on this 4-day historical and cultural adventure from Addis Ababa to Lalibela. Discover Ethiopia’s spiritual heart and architectural wonders—Lalibela’s 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin and end in Addis Ababa, where you’ll explore museums, markets, and the capital’s highland charm. Ideal for history lovers, culture seekers, and first-time Ethiopia explorers.

Duration: 4 Days
Route: Historic Escape: Lalibela and Addis Ababa Tour
Starts at: USD 660

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 4-Day Historic Escape: Lalibela and Addis Ababa Tour

Day 1:Arrival in Addis Ababa – Culture & City Tour
Day 2:Flight to Lalibela & Explore Northern Churches
Day 3:Lalibela Southern Cluster & Local Life
Day 4:Lalibela – Addis – Departure

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Arrival in Addis Ababa – Culture & City Tour
Day 02	Flight to Lalibela & Explore Northern Churches
Day 03	Lalibela Southern Cluster & Local Life
Day 04	Lalibela – Addis – Departure

Day 01: Arrival in Addis Ababa – Culture & City Tour

>> 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)

Day 02: Flight to Lalibela & Explore Northern Churches

>> 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)

Day 03: Lalibela Southern Cluster & Local Life

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

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

Day 04: Lalibela – Addis – Departure

>> 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).