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Lalibela: Churches Full-Day Private Tour w/Coffee Ceremony

By Highland Eco Trekking Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$476 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Marvel at the impressive and complex structures of Lalibela's ancient churches
  • Take a guided walk in the town of Lalibela and learn the history from your guide
  • Discover local tradition and culture at a coffee ceremony in a family house
  • Watch traditional Amhara tribe music and dance performed in a bar in the evening
  • Admire incredible churches, including Bet Abba Libanos and Bet Giyorgis

Activity location

    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

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1-Day, Lalibela: Churches Full-Day Private Tour w/Coffee Ceremony in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Price details
AU$475.94 x 1 AdultAU$475.94
Total
Price is AU$475.94

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Transport in a private car
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee to Lalibela churches ($100)
  • Inclusions
    Live guide
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Coffee ceremony
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: See-through clothing, Short skirts, Shorts

What you can expect

  • See the complex architecture and unusual features of Lalibela's incredible churches on a full-day guided tour. Marvel at important churches, including Bet Abba Libanos and Bet Giyorgis. Immerse yourself in local tradition with a coffee ceremony and an afternoon of live music.
    After pickup, begin your guided tour in the northwestern cluster of churches. Visit Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael, and Bet Golgotha (entry not permitted for women). Admire the distinct architectural features and rock cuttings.

    Stop for lunch at a local restaurant at noon. After, continue to the south-eastern cluster of churches. See Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos. Finally, arrive at the famous Bet Giyorgis, constructed in honour of the patron saint –Saint George.
    Finally, make your way to a family home for a traditional coffee ceremony and learn more about local life and culture. In the evening, watch traditional Amhara tribal music and dance. At the end of your trip, enjoy a return transfer to your chosen point in Lalibela.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Lalibela
    • Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia