• Private full-day tour
  • Licensed local guide
  • A visit to St. George church

A two day trip is an ideal itinerary to visit lalibela indepth, besides visiting the 11 rock cut churches of Lalibela in this tour we will see spectacular landscpae, farming fields, monasteries like yiemrhane kirstos this monastery is shrouded in darkness, granting it a solemn and somewhat bewitching atmosphere. Visit the mummy’s, The cave is itself is surrounded by juniper trees.

Highlight

  • Visit Bete medhanealem the biggest Rock-hewn church in the world.
  • Visit  Yimrehane Kirstos Church  Immerse yourself in the dark cave.
  • See the mummies behind the cave and enjoy the mountain views while driving through.
  • Climb on top of the rock next to church of mary & wonder birds eye view of the churches.
  • Walk through the rock cut passageways & visit the graveyard of King Lalibela who builted the churches.
  • Marvel at Bete. Giorgis (St. George) the architectural masterpiece of King Lalibela.
  • Adventure through the dark tunnel symbolising heaven & hell it’s here where   feel like being part of a real-life Indiana Jones movie then pass through & visit Bete Emanuel church & Bete Aba Libanos also known as African petra.

Tour Details

Price: All prices are per passenger and in USD

  • 1 passenger $185
  • 2 passengers $ 155
  • 3 passengers $ 130
  • 4 passengers $ 105

For bigger group please contact us

Departure Time

2pm or 3pm

    Meeting Point

    Hotel pick-up & drop-off anywhere in Lalibela including from the airport pick up drop off.

      Price Includes

      • Best local guide
      • Transportation ( private car)
      • Accommodation 1 night with breakfast ( atPanoramic view hotel or sora Lodge)
      • All Entries/Admissions ( by the way the church charges 100$ per person but included in the price quoted above )

      Excluded

      • Personal expenses, tips

      WHAT TO BRING:

      Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses

      Day 01

      In the morning, take the flight to Lalibela after lunch begin to explore the remarkable 11 rock-hewn churches of lalibela Considered as one of the eight wonders of the world you will be visiting the Northwestern Cluster of churches – Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael & Bet Golgotha.

      Day 2

      Then Trek back to lalibela, after lunch, continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Lehem (Bethlehem House of Holy Bread) Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos.

      Day 3

      In the morning excursion to Yemerhane Kirstos cave church outside of Lalibela drive 42km through beautiful mountainous landscape Раss thrоugh diffеrеnt rural farming villаgеs аnd lеаrn аbоut lосаl сrорs оn diffеrеnt рlаtеаus,

      The chuch is surrounded by big juniper trees the area is so peaceful the churchs carving and decoration are exceptional, especially the cruciform windows and the elaborate nave ceiling. Behind the church lies a pile of mummified bodies: some are those of pilgrims who’ve come here to die over the centuries.

      Return to lalibela After lunch  – Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolithic in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.

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