Lalibela: Ethiopia’s Timeless Stone Miracle
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5 Days
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Max People : 20
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Min Age: 85
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Pickup: any where in Ethiopia
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Step into the heart of Ethiopia and discover one of the world’s most awe-inspiring spiritual and architectural marvels. Carved directly into the red volcanic rock of the Lasta Mountains, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are more than just monuments—they are a living testimony to faith, devotion, and unmatched engineering skill.
This 3-day journey invites you to explore Lalibela’s eleven medieval rock-hewn churches, each hand-carved into solid stone over 800 years ago. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll walk through sacred tunnels, step into sunken courtyards, and admire churches like Biete Medhane Alem, Biete Maryam, and the iconic Biete Giyorgis—a perfectly carved cross-shaped church that has become the symbol of Lalibela.
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On arrival, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the town of Lalibela. In the monring, visit the first group of churches of Lalibela. There are no less than 200 churches in the Lasta Region of Lalibela, some hidden in enormous caves, but it's exceptional to find 11 churches of such master craftsmanship in one locale. These brilliant feats of engineering and architecture are often referred to as the "Eighth wonder of the world". The churches are said to have been constructed during King Lalibela’s reign during the 12th and 13th centuries when Lalibela (then known as Roha) was the capital of the Zagwe dynasty.
in the morning we will make an excursion trip to Yimrehane Christos church located 42km from the town of Lalibela on the foothill of the highest mountain in Lasta Massif. Here you will see the magnificent church of Yimrehane Christos who is credited for the construction of a stone church built in the Axumite style, which bears his name. The church's interior decorations make Yimrehane Krestos the most elaborate of all known ancient Ethiopian churches. Mural paintings high on the nave walls are considered the oldest surviving mural paintings in Ethiopia. afternoon visit the second group of churches in laliblea
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion out of town to Asheten Mariam. We visit Asheten Mariam, atop a mountain overlooking Lalibela, by mule back. The mountain views are impressive and panoramic and it’s easy to understand why the priests at this church believe they are the “closest to God.” In the afternoon, visit the Second group of the churches representing the heavenly Jerusalem. In this group are the Bete Gabriel & Raphael, Bete Merquorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Abba Libanos. Finally, visit the most interesting cross-shaped church of Bete Giorgis (St. George), which is said to be the symbolization of Noah’s arc. The cruciform-shaped Bete Giorgis is the most perfect and beautiful church here; its interior is dominated by depictions of Saint George killing the dragon. Afternoon connect your flight to Addis Ababa
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