Lalibela Churches

Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures was carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 900 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. We meet and pick app all travelers at the Airport but transportation fee is not inculded.

Experience Ethiopia’s magnificent rock-hewn churches on this all-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, explore the extraordinary structures carved into the Lasta Mountains centuries ago. Marvel at their impressive architecture, visit 11 churches including the important pilgrimage site of Bete Medhane Alem, and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. We meet and pick up all travlers at the airport but the fee for transportation is not included.

Danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela and Axum together with the breathtaking landscape in Tigray which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

Experience an unforgettable journey as you join us, on a guided tour to the renowned rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of this ancient town as I share my profound knowledge and expertise. Let me be your guide through these magnificent churches, where each stone holds a story waiting to be discovered. Together, we will unveil the secrets of Lalibela's rich heritage and witness the remarkable craftsmanship that carved these sacred marvels into existence. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore Lalibela's hidden treasures with me as your knowledgeable companion.

On this tour you will Take a boat trip to the source of the Blue Nile Lake Tana and visit the famous island monasteries at the Lake . The magnificent Nile Falls will be another highlight a 30 KM Drive from the City of Bahirdar. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are one of the world's most impressive manmade creations, commonly referred to by many as one of the “living wonders of the world”. These remarkable edifices were carved out of solid rock, in a region where the rugged landscape still protects the churches from mass tourism. The 11 manmade churches are found in the town of Lalibela. They are a lasting monument to man's faith in God.

I am Asnka and from the Amhara region of Ethiopia but i love to cook dishes from around the country, so prepare to be served pan-Ethiopian cuisine. At the beginning, I learned to cook helping my mother around the house as a child and later studied at Lalibela Vocational College. Now, I ran my own kitchen in Lalibela. Your cooking class will take place in my home kitchen at the centre of Lalibela city Kedemt Village. Just 2 minutes walk from the churches of Lalibela. You will definitely learn to make shiro (chickpea or broad bean stew) or tibs (stir-fried meat with vegetables and spices) in addition to injera. You will also learn to roast coffee beans. We have no doubt that this would be a unique opportunity to learn from locals and experience authentic Ethiopia with its traditions and cuisine – so join our cooking class today, experience all about the Ethiopian traditional cuisine and leave with a full stomach and new memories to share with your loved ones at home!

This tour contains the most famous rock hewn churches " the living wonder of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela. we will attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony . Our teams are long year experienced in this sector. we will give 10% of our profit for primary school construction in the countryside

for those who needs a spectacular hiking around lalibela , for outstanding panoramic view with a delicious complimentary lunch at Lalibela Hudade lodge watch for baboon, birds Hyraxes, other wildlife and Asheton Maryam monastrey.

Danakil is one of the most geologically active regions with three tectonic plates meeting at the Afar Triple Junction. When tectonic plates move apart like at Danakil, it creates lave lakes, hot springs, geysers and fissures in the ground. Our tour is unique as it is well-arranged including "must visit" historic sites of Lalibela and Axum together with the breathtaking landscape in Tigray which we deliver all with Ethiopian hospitality and touch.

For the morning Arrival tour to the churches of Lalibela will start after check in from the Hotel, but for the afternoon arrival start the tour after Lunch and visit the first and third group of church.

Our tour is unique in that we deliver all with due regard to customer convenience and have a lot place as complimentary service to our prospective customers.

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

We arrange air-conditioned vehicles in excellent conditions, clean and commodious. Our guides are professional

Enjoy this tour with a visit to four stunning attractions in Ethiopia… if your criteria includes both landscapes (Highland and Lowland). Other than that there is a visit to one of the wonders of the world which is the rock hewn churches of Lalibela and Tigray, a medieval monolithic churches

Our tour is very friendly and give priority for our clients and all of our staff's are Experianced.

One can say that every tourist who decides to visit our country comes here and sees these quite remarkable and also strange monolithic, semi-monolithic and cave 'buildings, churches of Lalibela' which still leave the scientists puzzled about their possible creation process and are therefore often called the 8th wonder of the world. The style of the excavation is unique: most of the churches are below ground level. Roha – Lalibelas old name – is around 800 years old and after Axum the second holiest city in Ethiopia. It is a medieval town and one of the greatest historical sites in the Christian world. For the Ethiopian Christmas in January there are tens of thousands of pilgrims in town, sometimes walking for a month to reach the churches. In 1978 Lalibela, which lays at an altitude of 2520m, was listed as a world heritage site…

On this tour, after pick up from the meeting point; travel to your first stop. Visit the Rock cut churches, world-class architectures and Chain Mountains, Lalibela is a small city that knows its way around the finer things. The impressive Rock cut churches, the underground monoliths include huge Bet MedhaneAlem, and cross-shaped Bet Giyorgis. Lalibela is the most famous of all of the Ethiopian historical sites. Escape into Ethiopia help visitors to explore the 11 rock-hewn churches of the remarkable king Lalibela.  Visit the first cluster, you will explore the first group of the churches.  Explore the second cluster including Bet Emanuele  Wonder the Cross-shaped Bet Giyorgis.  Enjoy the beautiful sunset and sit down for dinner  Experience Ethiopian traditional Tij bar with Ethiopian music.

What To expect – Get an Exercise, Spend sometime with the Locals, get some training on how to bake Injera, see the Galada Baboons, Witness the daily life of the Ethiopian Highlander, see the stuning view, and more…

lalibela is famous for it's intricately carved rock hewn churches, built by the king lalibela. The churches are here for at list 900 years,an active christen shrine, spiritual center of the country religious life. Yemrehane kristos 45km north of lalibela, which is a church built within a natural cave under water ,almost 100years before the churches of lalibela. On the way yemrehane kristos you Will explore the way of life Ethiopian high land people. Attending a tradition Ethiopian coffee ceremony since Ethiopia is the origin of coffee. Attending a church services in one of the churches of lalibela.

Step back in time for a few days in ancient Lalibela. Explore the medieval rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and grottoes carved into the red volcanic rock underlying the town almost a millenia ago. Ethiopia possesses some of the most impressive architecture found anywhere, particularly at Lalibela, where the rock-hewn churches have been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World.