Why choose this tour ?
Discovor the 12th century UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE rock-hewn churches of Lalibela with our flexible & professional tour options. The still active rock-hewn churches of the 12th Century attracts so many visitors and it sometimes consider as the 8th wonder of the world. It is what we always loved to do arrange this unique tour that will satisfy our customers discovering about the hidden beauties of Ethiopia. The churches are excavated from a sloping mass of red volcanic scoria under laid by dark grey basalt and interconnected by a maze of tunnels and passages with openings to hermit caves and catacombs the rock-hewn churches give the impression of an underground city. Exploration of all churches of Lalibela with the Ethiopian history shall be expected. • Biete Medhane Alem • Biete Maryam • Biete Golgotha Mikael • House of the Cross • House of Virgins • Biete Giyorgis • Biete Amanuel • Biete Qeddus Mercoreus • Biete Abba Libanos • Biete Gabriel-Rufael • Biete Lehem
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What makes Lalibela Churches Day Tour a unique experience ?
In the morning 8:30am, You will visit the first group of the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela which are carved out of living volcanic tuff with super architectural skill that the world has never seen, yet elsewhere. UNESCO registers these churches as world heritage. Among churches of this group Bete Medahine Alem (house of the redeemer) is the largest with 5 aisles, 72 pillars, vaulted dome and molding decoration. Bete Mariam (house of St. Marry) is the most decorated among the rock hewn churches. Afte Lunch 2:00pm, you will visit the second and third groups Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Last and finally, you will visit the most famous and very picturesque of all the churches: –Bet Giyorgis (St George), constructed in honour of the patron Saint George. (please note all the churches close at 6pm) At the evening, we recommend a visit to a traditional Tej house to test the Ethiopian Honey wine & watch a live traditional Ethiopian Music.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Any expense of Personal items like, internet, fax, telephone
- Tips, Invitations, etc
- Any videography or camera fee needed
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Access Eco Trekking Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Addis_Ababa.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
As the regulation of Lalibela churches administration, the entrance tickets are not for sell in advance! Every visitor should be at the ticket office in person and write personal travel information. Plus visitors will be checked if they are holding some video or cameras to pay the extra fee. We will buy your Lalibela churches entrance ticket on the same day of your travel date at 8:00 am and your tour guide will handover the entrance ticket with your travellers badge! This will be a 2 minutes process just in front of the first group of Lalibela churches where your tour begins!
