Daniel Shewalem
Lalibella and its vicinity
A mesmerizing destination steeped in history and spirituality. Known as the "New Jerusalem," this UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its rock-hewn churches, a testament to the remarkable architectural skills of its creators. Carved out of solid rock, these magnificent structures date back to the 12th century and continue to inspire awe and wonder.
Option one -> 2 Nights and 3 Days
Day 1
Fly to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the town and visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
After lunch will drive to sites where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopia's most famous Rock hewn churches, mostly referred by many as " the living wonders of the world "These churches are they have been here for at least 900 years, an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country 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
Finally, visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolithic in the shape of a cross, and constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.
Overnight - Lalibela
Day 3
After breakfast continue to visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos.
Finally will drive back to Lalibela airport for your next flight.
Day 2
After breakfast trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary (3200m above sea level)The monastery is located 2.5hr 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 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, and 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.
Overnight - Lalibela
Option two -> 2 Nights and 3 Days
Day 1
Fly to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the town ( 40 minutes) and visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
After lunch will drive to sites where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopia's most famous Rock hewn churches, mostly referred by many as " the living wonders of the world " these churches are they have been here for at least 900 years, an active christen shrine, the spiritual center of the country 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
Day 3
Early morning we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela to assure you still the churches are active for 900 years.
After breakfast, we will drive back to Lalibela airport for your next flight.
Day 2
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. Finally, visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, a huge monolithic in the shape of a cross, constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.
Overnight - Lalibela
Option three -> 2 Nights and 3 Days
Day 1
Fly to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the town ( 40 minutes) and visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
After lunch will drive to sites where we 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 are they have been here for at least 900 years, an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country 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
Day 3
Early morning we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela to assure you still the churches are active.
After breakfast, we will drive back to Lalibela airport for your next flight.
Day 2
After breakfast trek to visit the monastery church of Asheton Mary (3200m above sea level)The monastery is located 2.5hr 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, visit the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela churches – Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, visit the most famous of all the churches – Bet Giyorgis, a giant monolithic in the shape of a cross, constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.
Overnight - Lalibela
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Daniel Shewalem
Lalibela Tour
P O Box 169, Lalibela, Ethiopia
(+251) 911 054 296