4-Day Explore Lalibela & Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Churchs

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lalibela Churches

Fly to Lalibela take the airport shuttle transfer to the town, and visit the rock-hewn churches
After lunch, we will drive to Sits, where we will find a concentration of some of Ethiopia's most famous rock-hewn churches, mostly referred to by many as " the living wonders of the world." These churches have been here for at least 900 years, an active Christian shrine, and the spiritual center of the country's religious life.
Then we will visit Northwestern Clusters of churches this group contains, Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Golgotha
Overnight- Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave church

After breakfast, drive to Yimrehane Kirstos. The built-up cave church of Yimrhane Kirstos itself predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by eighty years. This is one of the most beautiful built-up cave churches, built from marvels of wood and beautifully decorated from inside and outside with untold skill architecture. In the back side of the cave, you will also see many mummified bodies of pilgrims from centuries ago.
After lunch, continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos
Overnight- Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sightseeing

After breakfast, trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary (3200m above sea level). The monastery is located a 2.5-hour walk from Lalibela and is still active.
On the way to the monastery, you will explore the way of life of the Ethiopian highland people.
After Lunch, we visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, a giant monolithic in the shape of a cross, constructed in honour of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia
Overnight- Lalibela.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Early in the morning, we will attend church service at the biggest church of Lalibela in Bet Medhane Alem, just to assure you that the churches have been active for 900 years.
After breakfast, we will drive back to Lalibela airport for your flight to Addis.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.