4 Days Lalibela Churches & Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Church
ID: GYG688686-1131038
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
4 days
Description
Most famous as the center of Ethiopia’s rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is a town soaked in magic and mysticism.
Lalibela is home to some of the finest UNESCO rock-hewn churches in the world
Day -1
Fly to Lalibela and take the airport shuttle transfer to the town and visit the rock hewn churches
After lunch we will drive to sits where we find a concentration of some of Ethiopia most famous Rock hewn churches, mostly referred by many as " the living wonders of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 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 -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 church, built from marvel, 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
Overnight ;- Lalibela
Day -3
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 we 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 -4
Early morning we will attend church service at the biggest church of Lalibela in Bet Medhane Alem just to assure you still the churches are active for 900years.
After breakfast we will drive back to Lalibela airport for your flight to Addis.
I advice you to book the early flight back to Addis
Highlights
- Arrive to Lalibela
- Visit the Rock Hewn - Churches of Lalibela
- Visit Yemerhane Kirstos Cave Chuch Built inside a Natural Cave under Water
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our representatives Driver and Guide will be meeting you at Lalibela Airport and transfer to the reserved hotel and according to the convenient time you will start the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.