Uncover the history and mystery of Lalibela on a full-day tour. Explore the ancient architecture and Christian traditions of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Uncover the history and mystery of Lalibela on a full-day tour. Explore the ancient architecture and Christian traditions of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.
‘Eighth wonder of world Heritage’ Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon you will visit top attractions of Lalibela that will simply stagger you. - Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - After lunch continue the tour to the…
- Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.
‘Eighth wonder of world Heritage’ Lalibela is famous for its underground rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon you will visit top attractions of Lalibela that will simply stagger you.
- Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - After lunch continue the tour to the churches which are carved out of rock, the subterranean monoliths include huge Bete Medhane Alem, and cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis. Many are joined by tunnels and trenches, and some have carved bas-reliefs and colored frescoes inside. Bet Medhane Alem, home to the Lalibela Cross and believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world, probably a copy of St Mary of Zion in Aksum. It is linked to Bete Maryam (possibly the oldest of the churches), Bete Golgotha (known for its arts and said to contain the tomb of King Lalibela), the Selassie Chapel and the Tomb of Adam after break proceed to visit the second group of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela called Western Group: Bete Giyorgis, said to be the most finely executed and best preserved church &the third group called The Eastern Group: Bete Amanuel (possibly the former royal chapel), Bete Merkorios (which may be a former prison), Bete Abba Libanos and Bete Gabriel-Rufael (possibly a former royal palace).
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- All fees and taxes covered
- Tea and coffee provided
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
- All fees and taxes covered
- Tea and coffee provided
- Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion
- Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion
It’s a timeless enigma engraved in rock, its spirit pulsating with profound and rigid strands of Christianity. Lalibela features one of the densest gatherings of Churches, unparalleled in architectural grace and technical brilliance. The 13 Churches divided into two clusters are believed to mimic Jerusalem. Their illumination, ducts, aqueducts, a…
It’s a timeless enigma engraved in rock, its spirit pulsating with profound and rigid strands of Christianity. Lalibela features one of the densest gatherings of Churches, unparalleled in architectural grace and technical brilliance. The 13 Churches divided into two clusters are believed to mimic Jerusalem. Their illumination, ducts, aqueducts, a labyrinth of interconnected underground corridors, and the overwhelming scale of the entire endeavor are staggering.
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