Great trip 3N 4D to see Addis, Gondar and Lalibela - Had a great tour with Extraordinary tours - Abayu , Girum and Maereg covering AddisAbaba , Gondar and Lalibela. Very informative and detailed . Accomodation , Meals and Transportation were also well taken care of. They are always available on watsapp and accompany you everywhere on the tour

Great guide in Lalibela - This was an excellent one day tour of the churches of Lalibela, which I did as a one day side trip from Addis Ababa. Maereg picked me up at the airport in the late morning, drove me to my hotel and we began seeing the churches in the afternoon. We saw the second set the next morning and then he returned me to the airport. Maereg was a fabulous guide- he's trained at the Addis Ababa travel University and has clearly refined and developed his presentation. He tailors it very well to the individual. I don't usually like tours because they're a little bit overly detailed but he instead gave me a very good overview, including appropriate culture,relevant modern history and a real locals grasp on the town and these marvelous churches. Fair amount of reasonable grade climbing but lots of stairs and ledges to climb over. You should not miss seeing this world heritage heritage site if you come to the area... Churches remind me of the Great Indian site of Ellora This tour has my highest recommendation,

The eighth wonder of the world - I recommend this tour to see the 11 rock hewn churches. Learn about the history of ancient Lalbella, as its construction dates back to the seventh century

The eight miracles of the world - It was a amazing tour of one of the most beautiful historical and religious areas in the world The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the region

Ethiopia is no longer a secret to me - What I remember most about my guide Maereg was his diligent service, promptness, efficient time-management, and impressive knowledge of Ethiopia - the ancient and the new. During the trip, Maereg made sure that I felt at ease, safe and secure as a female traveler. And that meant a lot. For eight days Maereg got to know me and I got to experience the wonders of Ethiopia. Firstly, the capital, Addis Ababa, the highest elevation of a city in Africa, which was more like a state than a city, boasted national/ state museums, cultural centers, numerous universities/ UNESCO World Heritage Sites, churches, cathedrals, cafés (the origin of coffee began here in Ethiopia), memorials, financial, telecommunications, infrastructures, shop centers, outdoor markets, etc.,. Then there was the massive rock-hewn monolith churches of Lalibela, (woa!) which is home to the oldest Christian communities in the world (as well as for Maereg, his lovely wife, and adorable children who were kind enough to have invited us to their home to meet the family & served us a delicious authentic Ethiopian dinner complimented with Honey wine). Also, Lalibela is known as Ethiopia's "New Jerusalem" because it holds religious importance and the opportunity to pilgrimage for there Orthodox Christians. And lastly, Gondar, once the capital of the former Ethiopian Empire, showcased palaces, castles, churches, fortified walls, built by each royal successor beginning the 17th century and has been called the "Camelot of Africa," idealized as in a place of high-level culture with a purpose/ belief of what community with a shared purpose can achieve. Since returning home, the trip to Ethiopia has stayed with me like a hum, tune or song which reminded me that for eight days I was in paradise. I hope to carry this happiness in me forward until I can get back to that happy place, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 . Thanks, Maereg for all that you did to make this experience possible. Sincerely, Romanáh H-B

Unforgettable experience - This was definitely an unforgettable experience as those churches are so unique. My tour was well organized, my guide was very knowledgeable and I felt taken care of. Highly recommend

Awesome trip - The trip was amazing. We had a knowledgeable tour guide who was also very patient and attentive to the needs of the group. I would love to do this again

Lalibela and Addis Ababa - I did a solo trip to Lalibela and Addis Ababa over 3 days. After I got in touch with Maereg, everything was quickly arranged and the choice of hotels were both great and convenient. I felt safe the whole time and had no issues. Thank you for the brief introduction to your country. Keep up the good work.

Amazing lalibela - The churches are amazing. And we’re so brought to life by Maereg. Maereg is knowledgeable, respectful and attentive. Being from Lalibela, he knew the place v well. He went out of his way to accommodate requests, and to ensure we were safe wherever we went. We hiked up in Asheton and visited the monastery. The views and sense of space are incredible. I had a bit of time at Addis before my flight. Maereg also happened to be in Addis and kindly showed me a part of Addis. Lalibela is simply stunning. Thank you Maereg for bringing it to life.

Beautiful Lalibela - It was all very interesting. In was particularly interested in the church of St George. I was also interested in the religious practices which are different in some ways to Catholicism.