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Lalibela: 5-Day Rock-Hewn Churches Exploration

By Nature Ethiopia Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$1,252 per adult
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Overview
  • Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Ethiopia on a 5-day tour
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches of Lalibela with a guide
  • Witness traditional religious ceremonies and rituals in the churches
  • Explore local markets and interact with Lalibela’s communities
  • Enjoy scenic views of the highland landscapes surrounding Lalibela
Activity location
    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Addis Ababa: Meet your guide at Bole International Airport (ADD) if arriving in Addis before your domestic flight. Your guide will assist with check-in for your connection flight to Lalibela. Lalibela: Upon arrival at Lalibela Airport (LLI), you will be welcomed by our local representative/guide holding a sign with your name or tour company. You will then be transferred to your hotel to begin your tour.
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Lalibela: 5-Day Rock-Hewn Churches Exploration
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$1,252.15 x 2 AdultsS$2,504.30
Total
Price is S$2,504.30
Until Sun, 8 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accommodation for 4 nights in Lalibela lodges/hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport and professional English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All entrance fees for churches and historical sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Airport transfers in Lalibela
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    International and domestic flights
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance and personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks, tips, and optional activities

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Arrive at Lalibela Airport, where your guide will welcome you. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, take a short orientation walk around the town, exploring local markets and enjoying the scenic highland surroundings. Spend the night in Lalibela.

After breakfast on day 2, begin a guided tour of Lalibela’s Northern Group of Churches, including Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, and Bete Golgotha Mikael. Learn about the architectural genius and spiritual significance of these UNESCO World Heritage sites. Enjoy panoramic views of the town and surrounding mountains. Spend the night in Lalibela.

On day 3, explore the Southern Group of Churches, such as Bete Abba Libanos, Bete Gabriel-Rufael, and Bete Denagel. Experience traditional Ethiopian Orthodox rituals if available, and interact with local pilgrims. Capture unique photography opportunities amid centuries-old stone carvings. Spend the night in Lalibela.

Spend the day visiting nearby villages to experience daily life and traditional crafts on day 4. Meet local artisans, observe weaving and pottery-making, and enjoy a cultural lunch with a local family. Take an optional hike to Asheten Mariam or nearby viewpoints for stunning landscapes and photo opportunities. Spend the night in Lalibela.

After breakfast on day 5, enjoy a relaxed morning in Lalibela, perhaps revisiting your favourite churches or markets. Transfer to Lalibela Airport for your departure flight or onward journey, concluding your 5-day rock-hewn church exploration tour.

Location

Activity location
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    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Addis Ababa: Meet your guide at Bole International Airport (ADD) if arriving in Addis before your domestic flight. Your guide will assist with check-in for your connection flight to Lalibela. Lalibela: Upon arrival at Lalibela Airport (LLI), you will be welcomed by our local representative/guide holding a sign with your name or tour company. You will then be transferred to your hotel to begin your tour.
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia