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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Picking you at 08:30am from where you are in Lalibela, then drive to the church site where you find a concentration of some of Ethiopia’s most famous rock-hewn churches, mostly referred as “the living wonders of the world” These churches are, and they have been for at least 900 years, an active Christian shrine, the spiritual center of the country’s religious life. The monolithic churches were carved out of 2,600-sq meter natural rock terrace in the 12-century by king Lalibela.
Activity sequence:
In the morning you visit the following churches; Bete Medhani Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskel, Bete Denagil and Bete Golgotha Michael.
After lunch break you visit the remaining 6 churches; Bete Gebriel, Bete Mercorios, Bete Amanuel, Bethlehem, Bete Aba Libanos and Bete Giorgis.
After the tour you will be transferred to your designated place within Lalibela town. And end of the tour.
For those travelers interested in visiting Lalibela night life, the service can be added upon request.
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
- All ground transportation included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Embark on a full-day expedition to the remarkable rock-carved churches of Lalibela, situated in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia. Experience the marvel of all 11 stone churches of Lalibela, often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World. These incredible structures, which date back over 900 years, include some constructed from a single stone.
This tour includes the following services:
- Shuttle service from and to your hotel or the airport
- All land transportation throughout the tour
- Professional guide’s fee
- Entry fee for church visits
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Complimentary bottled water.
The entire journey will take an estimated 11 hours!
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
