Private Tour
3 Days 2 nights Lalibela & Yemrehana Krestos seightseeeing tour
Overview
Available languages
72 hours
Mobile ticket
The living museum of the rock hewn churches of king lalibela and the built up cave church of yemrhane krstos, was discovered by the legacy of the Zagwe dynasty in 11 and 12 century.
Those marvelous rock hewn churches are unique for the country even though you can't find any were in the world. If you come with us, that is the right choice to know more about the history and architectural significance of those amazing destinations.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
15% taxes - Transportation from/to airport and Yemrhane Krstos - Entrance fee
Standard Room at Sora Lodge Lalibela
All personal needs - Alcoholic drinks - Domestic flights - Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Lalibela Airport
Lalibela Ethiopia
What To Expect
You will be welcomed at Lalibela airport by your local guide and driver.
Accommodations
At Sora Lodge Lalibela
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Lalibela
You will be welcomed at Lalibela airport by your local guide and driver. You will then be driven to the holy town of Lalibela to your selected or booked hotel or lodge your local guide a little bit highlight about the tour you do the next two days then check-in and Lunch will be at your hotel. After lunch, you will be guided around the historic rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela, created in the 12th century out of the solid rock. You will visit the first and third groups of these ancient churches, seven churches in total, including the famous masterpiece the House of St George. Then back to your hotel to enjoy the sunset, you will have dinner in the local restaurant, Overnight stay at Sora Lodge.
Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches
You will be welcomed at Lalibela airport by your local guide and driver. You will then be driven to the holy town of Lalibela to your selected or booked hotel or lodge your local guide a little bit highlight about the tour you do the next two days then check-in and Lunch will be at your hotel. After lunch, you will be guided around the historic rock-hewn churches of King Lalibela, created in the 12th century out of the solid rock. You will visit the first and third groups of these ancient churches, seven churches in total, including the famous masterpiece the House of St George. Then back to your hotel to enjoy the sunset, you will have dinner in the local restaurant, Overnight stay at Sora Lodge.
Drive to Yemrehanna Kristos
Accommodations
At Sora Lodge Lalibela
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
After breakfast, we will drive 42km north of Lalibela, to visit the famous cave church of Yemrehanna Kristos. Along the way, you will experience Ethiopia’s beautiful landscape and rural scenery that has hardly changed for centuries. The cave church of Yemrehanne Kristos was founded in the 11th century by one of the great kings of the Zagwe dynasty and is renowned for its striking exterior and ancient murals. You will return to Lalibela to take lunch in the extraordinary Ben Abeba restaurant with magnificent views of the surrounding mountainsides. In the late afternoon, you will be visiting the remaining four rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Around 5 pm you will be invited to a local house for a cookery class where you will have the opportunity to make and enjoy a traditional dinner, and also experience the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, Overnight at Sora Lodge.
Fly to your next destination
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lalibela
Before breakfast, if church schedules allow, we will attend an atmospheric early morning church service with local worshippers. Then you will return for breakfast, the end of the tour, and transfer back to Lalibela Airport.
Options
3 Days 2 nights Lalibela & Yemrehana Krestos seightseeeing tour
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great impressions of Lalibela
Sandra S,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can fully recommend Zagol Erhiopia Tours. Reliable, helpful and very informative. We had a great time in Lalibela.
Amazing experience
81sabinea,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip thanks to our guide! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and organized. He gave us a lot of information about lalibela , the churches, even the Ethiopian culture which we really appreciated. He was also very flexible in accommodating our requests and made sure that we get to see and experience the maximum in Lalibela. Our driver was also very friendly and professional. I highly recommend Zagol Ethiopia tour for your trip to Ethiopia!
guide services
901dawidd,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello I would like to recommend the guide services offered by the Zongole agency. The owner is an extremely nice, helpful and well-organized person. I was impressed by his knowledge and knowledge of the history of architecture and monuments in Lalibela. It is very rare to meet such competent people. I hope that I will visit Lalibela again and have the opportunity to listen to stories about this extremely interesting place in the unique country of Ethiopia.
A great time with a great guide, Muluye!
AnaDaniela07,
May 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgetable trip with the best guide, Muluye. We visited the churches in Lalibela, the Yemrehana Kristos Church and i can say that Muluye is a walking encyclopedia. He knew everything about these churches, even details pertaining the history of the Orthodox Church in Ethiopia. He did everything in his power to make our stay a wonderful experience. If you have time, visiting the Danakil desert is also a must. As we were visiting Ethiopia for Easter, we also enjoyed a traditional lunch in Muluye's home, where his beautiful wife performed the coffee ritual. The accomodation in Lalibela was at the Sora Lodge, a traditional place, clean, with a great scenery and very nice staff. Thank you for everything!
The fascinating rock churches of Lalibela. A wonderful experience
Bird347,
Nov 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In Ethiopia we went to Lalibela where Muluye Tsegaw of Zagol Tours was our guide to the magnificent rock churches of the town. Muluye has deep knowledge of the history of the town and of the churches, and he added enormously to our appreciation of the religion and history that inspired these unique churches. Without him our understanding of the significance of the churches would have been so much less. Thank you Muluye.
Lalibela, an unforgettable travel experience
A5909QCmarcoa,
Oct 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My days in Lalibela were unforgettable. The experience with Zagol tours was perfect. The guide and the planning of my stay were ideal. Visiting the best places in Lalibela together with Muluye, a great guide, experienced, friendly and knowledgeable about all the secrets hidden in the wonderful city of Lalibela. It's a pity I didn't have more days in Lalibela, I would have planned to visit other hundreds of incredible places in this part of the country. I would definitely do it again with Zagol. It was a unique experience.
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