3 Days Lalibela, Asheton & Yemrehanna Historical Tour

Name: 3 Days Lalibela, Asheton & Yemrehanna Historical Tour
Brand: TripZapp
SKU: 3827fd1b-3d33-4605-95d7-1c8fb8d5d784

TypeGuided Heritage Walks

ThemeReligious

CityLalibela, Ethiopia

Duration3 days

About Your Experience

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Historical and cultural journey to Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its extraordinary rock-hewn churches carved 800 years ago. The tour includes exploration of the famous monolithic churches, a scenic visit to Mount Asheton Monastery with panoramic views, and the ancient cave church of Yemrehanna Kristos. This experience combines deep spiritual heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and unique medieval architecture in one of Ethiopia’s most iconic destinations.

What's Included

Professional Guide

Transportation (e.g. Vehicle, Boat)

Pickup & Drop Off

Entrance Fees to Attractions

Accommodation (e.g. Lodge, Campsite)

Activity Fees (e.g. Park Permits, Activity Tickets)

Bottled Water and Refreshments

Photography (e.g. Professional Photos)

Local Taxes or Levies

Domestic flight from Addis to alibela and Lalibela to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian airline

What's Excluded

International Flight

Lunch and dinner

Optional Activities or Excursions not specified in the itinerary

Personal expanse

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3 Days Lalibela, Asheton & Yemrehanna Historical Tour

Duration: 3 daysMeet Up Point: Lalibela Airport, Girany Amba, Ethiopia

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Itinerary

Start Point:

Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela, Unnamed Road, Lalibela, Ethiopia

Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela and begin exploring the extraordinary rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These 11 medieval monolithic churches were carved directly into solid rock over 800 years ago. Walk through ancient tunnels, narrow passageways, and admire finely carved reliefs and sacred paintings that make Lalibela one of the world’s greatest religious heritage sites.

Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela

Asheton St. Maryam Monastery | አሽተን ቅድስት ማርያም ገዳም, Lalibela, Ethiopia

In the morning, drive to mount Asheton Monastery, located at a high altitude with stunning panoramic views of Lalibela. Explore this 13th-century rock-hewn monastery, rich in spiritual history. Return to Lalibela for lunch, then continue to Yemrehanna Kristos Church, a unique pre-Lalibela structure built inside a natural cave, renowned for its beautiful wooden architecture and ancient craftsmanship.

Overnight: Hotel in Lalibela

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Early morning visit to the second group of Lalibela churches before returning to your hotel for breakfast. Afterward, fly back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, optional half-day city tour including the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and local markets. In the evening, enjoy a farewell cultural dinner before your international departure.

Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

Visit Mount Asheton Monastery with stunning panoramic view

Discover the ancient cave church of Yemrehanna Kristos

Language(s) Offered

This experience is available in English

Note

Tour involves moderate walking and climbing on uneven terrain, especially at the rock-hewn churches and Mount Asheton.

Comfortable walking shoes and modest clothing are recommended.

Domestic flights are included and may be subject to schedule changes.

Accommodation is in standard hotels in Lalibela.

The tour is guided by experienced local experts, and entrance fees and transportation are included as per itinerary.