2 Night / 3 Days Visiting Lalibela
ID: GYG573044-978260
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Visit Lalibela, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches, on this tour from Addis Ababa.
Day 1
In the morning, fly north to Lalibela and be transferred to your hotel. After lunch, visit the first group of Lalibela Churches which are located north of a small stream named Jordan River. These Churches were carved during the time of King Lalibela (1181 – 1221) and are registered by unesco as a World Heritage Site.
Day 2
After breakfast, have an excursion trip to the cave-built church of Ne’akuto Le’ab (13th Century AD) which is famous for its wide collection of ancient crosses, manuscripts, and icons. If this day is Saturday, spare some time at the interesting weekly market of Lalibela. After lunch, visit the second and third group of churches of Lalibela. In the city of Lalibela you will see about Eleven Rock Churches organized into groups of three. Biete Medhanealem Biete Maryam Biete Golgotha Mikael Biete Maskal (House of the Cross) Biete Denagel (House of Virgins) Biete Giyorgis Biete Amanuel Biete Qeddus Merkoreos Biete Abba Libanos (House of Abba Libanos) Biete Gabriel-Raphael Biete Lehem (Bethlehem Hebrew: בֵּית לֶחֶם, House of Holy Bread). Fly back to Addis Ababa the next morning.
Day 3
Lalibela – Addis (flight)
End of the Trip
Highlights
- fly north to Lalibela and be transferred to your hotel
- have an excursion trip to the cave-built church of Ne’akuto Le’ab
- Fly Lalibela – Addis (flight)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Clients can mention their need of meeting point. Our representative guide and driver will be meeting you at Bole international airport or Lalibela and transfer to the reserved hotel. According to the convenient time, the tour will be start after the hotel check-in.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
