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Tourist standard hotel
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Minibus
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Lalibela
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3 meals per day
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English
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Moderate
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10
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65
Overview
On this trip, you will explore Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches, hike or take a mule ride to Mount Asheton or Yimrehane Kristos church while sightseeing spectacular landscape of a pre-materialistic countryside
The city of Lalibela is located at 2,600 meters above sea level. It is mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, some 645 km from Addis Ababa It contains 11monolithic churches that were built in the twelfth century and are carved out of the pink granite rock; they have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Their building is attributed to King Lalibela who set out to construct in the 12th century a ‘New Jerusalem’, after Muslim conquests halted Christian pilgrimages to the holy Land. Lalibela flourished after the decline of the Aksum Empire. On this trip, you have the opportunity to explore the city that may be described as a sculpture dedicated to the glory of God
Highlights
- Transfers to Airport and Hotel
- Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
- Marvel at the breathtaking mountain landscapes of the surroundings of Lalibela
- Hike or mule-ride to Mount Asheton, with its 13th century rock-hewn monastery and great views of the town
- Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos, a beautiful church situated in a shallow cave that predates the rock-churches of Lalibela
