Discover the Ancient Town of Lalibela

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Lalibela stands as the most renowned of Ethiopia’s historical landmarks. Escape into Ethiopia tours offers an opportunity for visitors to explore the 11 rock-hewn churches crafted by the remarkable King Lalibela. The tour includes visits to the Northwestern Cluster of churches, such as Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, and Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha.

Trek to the Nearby Churches of Lalibela

Asheton Maryam Monastery - Embark on a journey to Asheton Mariam-Abuna Yosefe Mountain, where you can walk to Asheton Mariam to visit the first rock church in the Lalibela area. The high mountain of Asheton Mariam offers breathtaking views over Lalibela. Enjoy the scenic beauty on the ascent. After visiting Asheton Mariam, continue to Abuna Yosefe to witness the stunning mountains and encounter large troops of Ethiopian Gelada Baboons. The cliffs around Abuna Yosefe are a favored habitat for these baboons.

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Fly from Lalibela to Addis Ababa

Mercato Market - Embark on a sightseeing city tour of Addis Ababa, beginning at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. This beautiful church, with its unique baroque style of European architecture, is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and is a distinctive feature of both Ethiopia and Africa. The church grounds are the resting place of His Majesty Emperor Haile-Selassie, with the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and his wife located inside the church.
After visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral, proceed to the national museum to explore ancient artifacts and fossils, including the famous 3.2 million-year-old Lucy. After lunch, head to the panoramic viewpoint of Entoto Mountain, where the fresh air from the eucalyptus forests can be enjoyed. This site, once home to the first palace of Menelik-II, the founder of Addis Ababa, offers spectacular views of the surrounding forests and the capital city below.

• Guide throughout the tour
• Entrance for Rock churches
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bottles of water as per the itinerary
• Coffee / tea

Lalibela: Famous for its stunning rock-hewn churches, exceptional architecture, and surrounding mountains, Lalibela is a quaint city well-versed in luxury. The extraordinary views are not to be missed. The sparkling rock-hewn churches, including the colossal Bet MedhaneAlem and the cross-shaped Bet Giyorgis, once placed Lalibela among the globe’s most frequented destinations. These stone-crafted places of worship serve as sacred sites for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. Visitors may face delays when accessing the city’s highlight attractions, many of which are connected by passageways and ditches, featuring engrained bas-reliefs and vibrantly painted frescos within. Tourists have the opportunity to explore areas around Lalibela, such as the nearby Yemerhane Kiristos church and the ancient Asheton Maryam Monastery, both worth a day trip and predating Lalibela.

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