Fly to Lalibela on Ethiopian Airlines 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa. Following checkin to hotel, 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. Lunch at the famous Ben Abeba restaurant. Late afternoon, observe Ethiopian cooking like the traditional coffee ceremony and the staple “Injera” baking. Dinner at hotel.
This morning, the group has 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. Lunch at the Seven Olives hotel. Following either option above continue with tour of Lalibela’s churches in the afternoon. Dinner at hotel.
Following breakfast, visit Neakuteleab cave church 7 kilometres out of Lalibela and on the way to the airport. Transfer to Lalibela domestic terminal for your flight (10.30am) back to Addis Ababa. Arrive Addis and our representative will meet you and provide assistance if needed.
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