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Lalibela: 2-Day Guided Tour of Rock-Hewn Churches

By habeshawonder
Free cancellation available
Price is €85 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela over 2 days with a guide
  • Discover both the Northwestern and Southeastern clusters of churches
  • Visit the iconic St. George’s Church, carved in the shape of a cross
  • Learn about the history and architecture of the churches from your guide
  • Enjoy private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off in Lalibela

Activity location

    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

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Lalibela: 2-Day Guided Tour of Rock-Hewn Churches

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
Price details
€85.00 x 1 Adult€85.00
Total
Price is €85.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lalibela
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    Professional English- or French-speaking guide
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    Private transport throughout the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to all churches
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    Flights (international and domestic)
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    Accommodation
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    Meals and drinks
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    Personal expenses
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    Tips and service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Shoes
  • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your experience with hotel pickup in Lalibela and meet your professional guide. Start exploring one of Ethiopia’s most iconic UNESCO-listed sites, famous for its churches carved directly into solid rock.

Visit the Northwestern Cluster, including Bet Medhane Alem (the largest monolithic church in the world), Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, and Bet Golgotha each offering deep historical, religious, and architectural significance.

Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant , then continue exploring nearby churches within the same cluster at a relaxed pace. After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Lalibela.

After breakfast, continue your guided tour with the Southeastern Cluster of Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. Visit remarkable sites such as Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Abba Libanos, Bet Merkorios, and Bet Amanuel, known for their intricate carvings and unique architectural styles.

End your experience with a visit to the iconic Bet Giyorgis (St. George’s Church), beautifully carved in the shape of a cross and considered the masterpiece of Lalibela. After completing the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia