Embark on a guided tour of Lalibela, where you’ll discover the captivating blend of ancient Christianity and architectural brilliance. Explore the 13 churches that replicate Jerusalem and marvel at their intricate lighting systems and underground passageways.
Embark on a guided tour of Lalibela, where you’ll discover the captivating blend of ancient Christianity and architectural brilliance. Explore the 13 churches that replicate Jerusalem and marvel at their intricate lighting systems and underground passageways.
- Lalibela - Lalīela, historical name Roha, religious and pilgrimage centre, north-central Ethiopia. Roha, capital of the Zagwe dynasty for about 300 years, was renamed for its most distinguished monarch, Lalīela (late 12th–early 13th century), who, according to tradition, built the 11 monolithic churches for which the place is famous. The churches,…
- Lalibela - Lalīela, historical name Roha, religious and pilgrimage centre, north-central Ethiopia. Roha, capital of the Zagwe dynasty for about 300 years, was renamed for its most distinguished monarch, Lalīela (late 12th–early 13th century), who, according to tradition, built the 11 monolithic churches for which the place is famous. The churches, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978, were hewn out of solid rock (entirely below ground level) in a variety of styles. Generally, trenches were excavated in a rectangle, isolating a solid granite block. The block was then carved both externally and internally
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
It is a history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending. Lalibela has one of the highest concentration of Churches of such architectural elegance and overall engineering sophistication in one spot. The 13 Churches in two complexes are said to represent a reproduction of…
It is a history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending. Lalibela has one of the highest concentration of Churches of such architectural elegance and overall engineering sophistication in one spot. The 13 Churches in two complexes are said to represent a reproduction of Jerusalem. Their lighting systems, channels, water works, network of interconnected subterranean passageways and the sheer magnitude of the whole project are mind boggling.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is formal
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.