Itinerary
Day 1: Visiting Lalibela church cut out of single solid rock from top to bottom by king Lalibela , 900years ago , still active
Pass By: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
Then we will visit the 1st clusters of churches and this contains :-Bet- Medhalealem , Bet- maryam ,Bet- Meskel , Bet- Denagle , Bet- Mikael & Golgotha
After lunch we will visit the 2nd clusters of churches and this contains :- Bet- Gabriel & Rafael, Bet- Abba libanos , Bet- Emanuel
Finally we will visit St.George , most probably this is the highlight of your visit to Lalibela and this is the one in a shape of cross
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Visiting yemrehan kistos cave church and built inside natural cave under water , 100 years before Lalibela church
Pass By: Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela Ethiopia
After lunch we will drive 90km roundtrip to visit yemrehan kirstos church
Yemrehanna kristos , This 11th century church is a beautifully preserved example of the architectural transition from the Debre Damo monastery of the Aksumite kingdom to the Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty.
It is widely known for its rich interior paneling, it stands in a natural cave at the foot of a cliff on Mt Abune yosef
It is buit rather than excavated, The stepped facade consists of alternating layers of wood and stone that quite probably provided the blueprint for Lalibela church
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Visiting Asheton Mary monastery located 3200m above sealevel , still active , it takes 2.5 hr to walk up and 2hr to down
Pass By: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
After breakfast we will drive 10km then walk 30 munities to visit a monastery called Asheton Mary monastery , This is a monastery located 3200m above sealevel and still active.
As optional we can trek starting from Lalibela to the monastery, it takes 2hours to trek up and an hours to trek down.
On the way to Asheton Mary monastery you will explore the highland parts of Ethiopia
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Drive back to Lalibela airport by a private air-conditioned
Pass By: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Lalibela 1260 Ethiopia
Back to Lalibela airport with spectacular views
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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