Flight · ~1 hr + transfer1 hrs2630m altitude
Highlights
- Flight over Ethiopian highlands
- First church cluster visit
- Sunset over Lalibela
Activities
Northwestern cluster churches · 3h
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- Bole Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Historic Lalibela Rock Churches Tour
Discover Lalibela’s UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches — the “New Jerusalem” of Ethiopia — on a guided 5-day journey from Addis Ababa.
Tour Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches
- Bet Giyorgis — the iconic cross-shaped church
- Asheten Maryam mountain monastery with panoramic views
- Yemrehanna Kristos cave church and ancient murals
- Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony
- Free Ethiopian cooking class for all EthioSoul guests
Duration
Difficulty
Moderate
Start
Addis Ababa
Group Size
2–16
End
Addis Ababa
Guided
Expert Guide
Season
oct, nov, dec, jan, feb, mar
What's Included
- All airport transfers in Addis Ababa and Lalibela
- Domestic flights Addis Ababa–Lalibela–Addis Ababa
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast
- All meals as indicated (B/L/D)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All church and site entrance fees
- Bottled water daily
- Free Ethiopian cooking class
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visa fees
Tour Plan
5 daysCustomer Reviews
4.7
3+ Reviews
Client Reviews
Emma Wilson
Great tour overall. Would have liked one more day in Lalibela but otherwise perfect.
James Chen
Professional from start to finish. The Yemrehanna Kristos day trip was a highlight we did not expect.
Sarah Mitchell
The churches of Lalibela exceeded every expectation. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the itinerary was perfectly paced.