4 Days Excursion to Lalibela
Go on an unforgettable excursion to see the famous churches of Lalibela.
Excursion to Lalibela Tour
Whether you came to Ethiopia for a business, conference or whatever you have a purpose rather than your Holiday time, why not use this great opportunity for visiting one of the top attractions of Ethiopia – The Lalibela Rock churches. Carved out of solid rock in the 12th century, the churches are described by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and considered as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’.
To fill the spiritual void created by the inability to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, King Lalibela, took it upon himself to construct “New Jerusalem” here at home and built a number of Rock Churches. This finally evolves the city of Lalibela as a Holy city and the local Christian followers believed that pilgrims to Lalibela shared the same blessings as pilgrims to Jerusalem. If you are looking a couple of days visiting the ancient city of Lalibela for those remarkable rocks cut churches this trip will perfect for you.
Tour Dates
Experiences
Highlights
- Addis Ababa city sightseeing.
- Explore the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela.
- TASTE OF HONEY WINE
Route
This 4-day excursion is perfectly designed for travelers with limited time who wish to experience one of Ethiopia's most sacred wonders. The journey begins and ends in the capital, Addis Ababa, with a comprehensive city tour upon arrival. A quick domestic flight takes you to the spiritual heart of Ethiopia, Lalibela, where two full days are dedicated to exploring the legendary 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour is a seamless blend of ancient history and deep-rooted culture, concluding with a return flight and a traditional farewell dinner in Addis Ababa.
Itinerary
Addis Ababa
Addis was founded in 1886 by Menelik II, and situated at an elevation of around 2438m which makes third highest capital city in the world. Addis Ababa enjoys an excellent climate all year round, with an average temperature of 25°C. We will start our site-seeing by National museum which houses some of the country’s historic treasures. The collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia include the 3.5 million year old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid every found. Proceed visiting to the two major highlights of the city, the Ethnographic Museum and the church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.
I recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Ethiopia, all thanks to the exceptional service provided by Absolute Ethiopia Tours especially our guide Mr.KIBRU who is well aware of the history and knows each and every corner of the country. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care in crafting a perfectly tailored travel experience.
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This was one of the most visually and culturally striking destinations we have ever visited. the programme was designed so that we can sample many attractions and really considerate of our needs. every wish we had was realized and although we travelled with two elderly people, every possible problem was thought about and solved in advance. T cannot recommend Absolute Ethiopia tours and our personal guide kibru enough. really an unforgettable journey thanks to them.
