Tour 11 monolithic rock churches & museum in Lalibela & cave church with mummies

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Duration
2 days
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Why take this tour?

This unique 2 day tour is a guided tour of 11 monolithic churches carved out of rock in the 12th century. These churches in Lalibela were built as a New Jerusalem at time when Jerusalem was inaccessible. Visitors will be picked up at the airport, dropped off at their hotel for lunch on their own then taken to the Northern group of churches followed by a museum visit. The 2nd day begins with a 42 kilometer trip to the Yimrehane Krestos church built in a cave. This beautiful church built of wood and stone predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by eighty years. At the back of that cave can be seen some of the centuries old mumified remains of 5,500 pilgrims. A village nearby is optional as the visitor returns to Lalibela for lunch at their hotel and the afternoon tour of the Southeastern cluster of churchs and Bet Giyorgis (St. George) constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia. Pick up occurs the following morning after breakfast for transfer to the airport.

What’s included?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • $50 fee for rockhewn churches in Lalibela and museum $30 fee for Yemrehana Krestos Church

  • Entry/Admission - Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

  • Meals, accomodations, gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Chris Lalibela Tours

About operator:

Born and raised in Lalibela, I learned of my heritage since childhood.
Three years of college training in Tourism Operation included History and Languages.
I enjoy sharing my knowledge of ancient Lalibela and its churches cut out of rock. My 11 years as a guide included leading tourists on treks to mountainside monasteries and observing baboons and red foxes.
I speak Amharic, English and French.

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