Tour 11 monolithic rock churches & museum in Lalibela & cave church with mummies
Overview
This unique 2 day tour is a guided tour of 11 monolithic churches carved out of rock in the 12th century. These churches in Lalibela were built as a New Jerusalem at time when Jerusalem was inaccessible.
Visitors will be picked up at the airport, dropped off at their hotel for lunch on their own then taken to the Northern group of churches followed by a museum visit.
The 2nd day begins with a 42 kilometer trip to the Yimrehane Krestos church built in a cave. This beautiful church built of wood and stone predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by eighty years. At the back of that cave can be seen some of the centuries old mumified remains of 5, 500 pilgrims.
A village nearby is optional as the visitor returns to Lalibela for lunch at their hotel and the afternoon tour of the Southeastern cluster of churchs and Bet Giyorgis (St. George) constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.
Pick up occurs the following morning after breakfast for transfer to the airport.
Visitors will be picked up at the airport, dropped off at their hotel for lunch on their own then taken to the Northern group of churches followed by a museum visit.
The 2nd day begins with a 42 kilometer trip to the Yimrehane Krestos church built in a cave. This beautiful church built of wood and stone predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by eighty years. At the back of that cave can be seen some of the centuries old mumified remains of 5, 500 pilgrims.
A village nearby is optional as the visitor returns to Lalibela for lunch at their hotel and the afternoon tour of the Southeastern cluster of churchs and Bet Giyorgis (St. George) constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia.
Pick up occurs the following morning after breakfast for transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- $100 fee for rockhewn churches in Lalibela and museum $60 fee for Yemrehana Krestos Church
- Entry/Admission - Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Northern group of chuches and museum
Stop At: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
You will be picked up at the airport and driven up the mountain to your hotel for drop off. After lunch you will be driven to the explore the northern group of churches after which the museum may be visited followed by a return to your hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
Our guide will accompany you through the Northern group of churches and get be you the background and history of the churches and art.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: See the built up cave church -- Yimrhane Kirstos. In the pm see the Southeastern cluster of churches and St. George,
Stop At: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
After breakfast, you will be driven 42 kilometers to the church in a cave -- YirmrhanesKirstos. This built up church predates the rockhewn churches of Lalibela by about 80 years. In the rear of the cave are 5500 mummified bodies of pilgrims from centuries ago. After returning for lunch at the hotel there is a tour of the Sourtheastern cluster of Lalibela churches followed by a visit to the cross shaped monolithic church St. George, constructed in honor of St. George, patron saint of Ethiopia.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Northern group of chuches and museum
Stop At: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
You will be picked up at the airport and driven up the mountain to your hotel for drop off. After lunch you will be driven to the explore the northern group of churches after which the museum may be visited followed by a return to your hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
Our guide will accompany you through the Northern group of churches and get be you the background and history of the churches and art.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: See the built up cave church -- Yimrhane Kirstos. In the pm see the Southeastern cluster of churches and St. George,
Stop At: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
After breakfast, you will be driven 42 kilometers to the church in a cave -- YirmrhanesKirstos. This built up church predates the rockhewn churches of Lalibela by about 80 years. In the rear of the cave are 5500 mummified bodies of pilgrims from centuries ago. After returning for lunch at the hotel there is a tour of the Sourtheastern cluster of Lalibela churches followed by a visit to the cross shaped monolithic church St. George, constructed in honor of St. George, patron saint of Ethiopia.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
O6508AGandreb
May 2020
Très bon guide très compétent et très sympa avec ces clients.Parle très bien le français Veronica et André PORTUGAL
Très bon guide très compétent et très sympa avec ces clients.Parle très bien le français Veronica et André PORTUGALUCT58
April 2020
Eine sehr spannende, kulturell interessante Gegend in wunderschöner Landschaft! Mit Lidetu hatte ich eine Tagestour in die Umgebung gemacht, wo es weniger Touristen gibt - er war sehr freundlich und kannte sich sehr gut aus
Eine sehr spannende, kulturell interessante Gegend in wunderschöner Landschaft! Mit Lidetu hatte ich eine Tagestour in die Umgebung gemacht, wo es weniger Touristen gibt - er war sehr freundlich und kannte sich sehr gut ausT2611WRnicoles
April 2020
En compagnie de Lidetu, guide francophone, (ils ne sont pas très nombreux à Lalibela), nous avons apprécié la visite des 11 églises monolithiques, creusées dans le roc, en empruntant un véritable labyrinthe allant des ténèbres à la lumière, à la Terre promise. Puis, il nous fit découvrir le monas...
En compagnie de Lidetu, guide francophone, (ils ne sont pas très nombreux à Lalibela), nous avons apprécié la visite des 11 églises monolithiques, creusées dans le roc, en empruntant un véritable labyrinthe allant des ténèbres à la lumière, à la Terre promise. Puis, il nous fit découvrir le monastère de Khristos , situé à une quarantaine de kms et il nous accompagna tels des pélerins, sur le chemin menant au monastère Ashetem. Maîtrisant bien la langue française et l'histoire de sa ville natale, il est à notre écoute pour nous satisfaire, consciencieux, ponctuel, conscient de l'intérêt que nous portons à ce site aux paysages environnants splendides. On ne peut que le recommander !11colint
April 2020
A very informative and helpful guide, with a good command of English. A fascinating part of the world to visit too.
A very informative and helpful guide, with a good command of English. A fascinating part of the world to visit too.DomChe2020
April 2020
Great guide, made our tour entertaining and memorable! Recommend this for anybody visting Lalibela and wishing to discover this great historical site.
Great guide, made our tour entertaining and memorable! Recommend this for anybody visting Lalibela and wishing to discover this great historical site.luijeijei
April 2020
Really nice place to visit and the best part was Chris, very nice guide with a huge knowledge. Very recomended.
Really nice place to visit and the best part was Chris, very nice guide with a huge knowledge. Very recomended.