Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia named after a 12th century king of Ethiopia, who built the church by himself from just curving one big rock. The subterranean monoliths include bete medhanialem and cross shaped bete Giyorgis.
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Day-1 Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa. 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.
Day-2 For the morning we have two choices: Take a morning hike with mules to Mount Asheton, with its 13th century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town; - OR - Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the churches of Lalibela. The drive to Yemrehanna will also give you the opportunity to view the rural countryside and villages of the Ethiopian highlands. Following either option above continue with tour of Lalibela’s churches in the afternoon.
Day-3 Return to Addis Ababa via Ethiopian Airlines. Optional half day city tour of Addis Ababa with evening cultural dinner.
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-Guide fee
-entrance fee
-transportation
-photograph fee
-accommodation
-food and beverages
souvenir shopping and alcohol