3-Day Lalibela Church Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa-Lalibela

Addis Ababa - Lalibela Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa. Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures were 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. Overnight Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Trek To Mount Asheton

Lalibela For the morning we have two choices: Take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, with its 13th century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town; - OR - Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will also give you the opportunity to view the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands. Following either option above continue with tour of Lalibela’s churches in the afternoon. ​Overnight Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly Back to Addis Ababa

Lalibela – Return to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa via Ethiopian Airlines. Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel or a central location, depending on your schedule.

For those with additional time before their international departure, an optional half-day city tour of Addis Ababa is available. This tour may include visits to key landmarks such as the National Museum (home of the famous "Lucy" fossil), Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the bustling Merkato – one of the largest open-air markets in Africa.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Ethiopian cultural dinner featuring live music and dance performances from the country’s diverse regions, providing a lively and memorable farewell experience.

Later in the evening, transfer to Bole International Airport for your late-night departure, concluding your journey through Ethiopia.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.