Eleven rock-hewn churches carved from solid volcanic tuff in the 12th century — a living pilgrimage site.
King Lalibela commissioned eleven churches carved directly into the bedrock in the 12th century, intended as a "New Jerusalem". Today they remain an active Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrimage site. UNESCO World Heritage.
Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Lalibela. Visit the northern church cluster (Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Bete Golgotha). Afternoon at the iconic Bete Giyorgis.
Activities: Flight, church visits
Stay: Lalibela Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 2,500 m
Optional sunrise church service (5am). Visit southern church cluster. Afternoon flight to Addis for international connection.
Activities: Church visits, flight
Stay: —
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 2,500 m
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