4-Day Fly to Lalibela & Visit the Rock Hewn Churches

4-Day Fly to Lalibela & Visit the Rock Hewn Churches

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Lalibela (Town)
Experience the magic and mysticism of Lalibela with Kitano Tour and Safaris. This tour combines exciting game drive activities with a visit to Lalibela, the famous center of Ethiopia's magnificent rock-hewn churches. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and discover some of the finest churches carved directly into the rock, while experiencing the rich history, culture, and spiritual atmosphere of this remarkable town.

Route

Start Lalibela (Town) (Day 1)
Day 2 Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church
Day 3 Trek to Asheton Merry Monastery Church & Hudad Eco Lodge
Day 4 Fly back to your next destination
End Lalibela (Town)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Fly to Lalibela and Visit the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela Day 2 :Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church Day 3 :Trek to Asheton Merry Monastery Church & Hudad Eco Lodge Day 4 :Fly back to your next destination

Activities & Transportation

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

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
No accommodation
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Fly to Lalibela and Visit the Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Morning 🏨Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the town and visit the rock hewn churches There will be game drive activity and in the After lunch we will drive to sits where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopia most famous Rock hewn churches, mostly referred by many as " the living wonders of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years, an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country religious life. Then we will visit Northwestern Clusters of churches this group contains, Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Golgotha Overnight ;- Lalibela.
Day 2 Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church
Morning 🏨Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, drive to Yimrehane Kirstos. The built-up cave church of Yimrhane Kirstos itself predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by eighty years. This is one of the most beautiful built-up cave church, built from marvel, wood and beautifully decorated from inside and outside with untold skill architecture. In the back side of the cave, you will also see many mummified bodies of pilgrims from centuries ago. After lunch, continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches - Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos Overnight ;- Lalibela.
Day 3 Trek to Asheton Merry Monastery Church & Hudad Eco Lodge
Morning 🏨Harbe Hotel - Lalibela Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary (3200m above sea level)The monastery is located 2.5hr walk from Lalibela and is still Active On the way to the monastery, you will explore the way of life of the Ethiopian highland people After Lunch we visit the most famous of all the churches - Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolithic in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia Overnight :- Lalibela.
Day 4 Fly back to your next destination
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Early morning we will attend church service at the biggest church of Lalibela in Bet Medhane Alem just to assure you still the churches are active for 900years. After breakfast we will drive back to Lalibela airport for your flight to Addis.

Rates

From: $550 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 Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

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

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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USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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