From Addis Ababa: 3-Day Tour to Lalibela with Flights From Addis Ababa: 3-Day Tour to Lalibela with Flights
ID: GYG893740-O-1403130
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the rich history of Ethiopia on a guided tour of Addis Ababa. Visit the National Museum and see the remains of the oldest hominid ever found. Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Discover the highlights of Addis Ababa and Lalibela on a 3-day tour. Visit the National Museum, the Church of the Holy Trinity, and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Begin your tour in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Visit the National Museum, which houses some of the country’s historic treasures. See the collection of fossils and bones of early hominids discovered in Ethiopia, including the 3.5 million-year-old remains of ‘Lucy’, the oldest hominid ever found.
Continue to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ethiopia’s main cathedral and home to the remains of the last emperor, Haile Selassie.
On day 2, fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines. Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures were carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 800 years ago.
This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings.
On day 3, return to Addis Ababa via Ethiopian Airlines. Enjoy an optional half-day city tour of Addis Ababa with an evening cultural dinner.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history of Ethiopia on a guided tour of Addis Ababa
- Visit the National Museum and see the remains of the oldest hominid ever found
- Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- See the largest monolithic church in the world and a maze of passageways
- Enjoy a cultural dinner in Addis Ababa and learn about the local traditions
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Visiting Lalibela Churches women must wear scarf to cover their head till their knee. Be respect the local community and priests.
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.