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3-Day Visiting Lalibela Churches

3-Day Visiting Lalibela Churches

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Lalibela (Town)
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Discover the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela on a 3-day tour from Addis Ababa with Kitano Tours and Safaris. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 11 remarkable monolithic and semi-monolithic churches, including the largest monolithic church in the world. Experience Lalibela's rich history, spirituality, and unique architectural heritage, hike to Mount Asheton for breathtaking views, and visit the extraordinary Yemrehanna Kristos Church. With Kitano Tours and Safaris, enjoy a memorable journey through one of Ethiopia's most iconic cultural and historical destinations.

Route

Start Lalibela (Town) (Day 1)
Day 2 Trek to Asheton, and Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church
Day 3 Fly back to Addis Ababa
End Lalibela (Town)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Fly to Lalibela & Visit Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela Day 2 :Trek to Asheton, and Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church Day 3 :Fly back to Addis Ababa

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Lalibela (Town)
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Tabor Hotel Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Tabor Hotel Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Fly to Lalibela & Visit Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
⏱Morning 🏨Tabor Hotel Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning, you'll fly to Lalibela and tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of 11 monolithic and semi-monolithic structures was 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.
Day 2 Trek to Asheton, and Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church
⏱Morning 🏨Tabor Hotel Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, with its 13th-century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town. Alternatively, you will drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will also allow you to view the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands. Following either option, you will continue with a tour of Lalibela's churches in the afternoon.
Day 3 Fly back to Addis Ababa
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast in your hotel, we will be transferring you at Lalibela Airport and returning to Addis Ababa via Ethiopian Airlines. (Optional) for a half-day city tour of Addis Ababa with an evening cultural dinner. You'll transfer to the airport for a late-night departure if needed.

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Lalibela (Town)

End: Lalibela (Town)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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