Location: Lalibela
Top Things to do in Lalibela
Top Restaurants in Lalibela
- 1. Blue Lal Hotel Restaurant
- 2. Jerusalem Guest House
- 3. John Cafeteria & Lalibela Restaurant
- 4. Roha Hotel Restaurant
- 5. Seven Olives Hotel Restaurant
- 6. Unique Restaurant
- 7. Ben Abeba
- 8. Mountain View Hotel Bar & Restaurant
- 9. Maribela Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge
- 10. Old Abyssinia Lodge and Restaurant
Countries
Top 10 Bus Tours in Lalibela, Amhara Region
Lalibela (Amharic: ላሊበላ) is a town in Amhara Region, northern Ethiopia famous for monolithic rock-cut churches. The whole of Lalibela offers an exceptional testimony to the medieval and post-medieval civilization of Ethiopia. Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, second only to Aksum, and a center of pilgrimage. Unlike Aksum, the population of Lalibela is almost completely Ethiopian Orthodox Christian. Ethiopia was one of the earliest nations to adopt Christianity in the first half of the fourth century, and its historical roots date to the time of the Apostles. The churches themselves date from the seventh to thirteenth centuries, and are traditionally dated to the reign of the Zagwe dynasty king Gebre Mesqel Lalibela (r. ca. 1181–1221 AD).
Restaurants in Lalibela
1. Two Day Lalibela Rock-hewn Churches Adventure-UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Nice and easy tour of all 11 Lalibela Rock-hewn churches, as well as Asheton Maryam monastery and/or Yemrehanna Kristos church. Experience some of the most amazing examples of monolithic churches on earth when you come to Ethiopia with Travel Africa Tours. You'll also have the opportunity to hike to Asheton Maryam a 13th century rock-hewn monastery offering sweeping views over the town of Lalibela and its mountains. Another option for this tour is to drive to Yemrehanna Kristos a gorgeous church that predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, National Park fees, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Bottled water, Dinner, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 2 nights accommodation, Breakfast
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Domestic Airfare to/from Lalibela
Reviewed By 849rafiqj
In spite of the travel restrictions and other unexpected closures, Travel Africa tours was able to put together a tour itinerary for me to see Ethiopia. The tour company even made it possible for me to do additional activities that I wanted to do. I highly recommend Travel Africa Tours for your touring needs and Ethiopia and throughout Africa.
2. Clasic Northern Ethiopia Tours 6 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Trip Highlights:- - Addis Ababa city sightseeing - Blue Nile falls, and Lake Tanna Monasteries - Exploring the Aksumite Kingdoms in Axum. - Touring through the Lalibela- Rock Hewn Churches.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Domestic flights
Reviewed By Tour33033786207
expat in Addis , My family and I had a fantastic experience with EthioTours . Had a fantastic morning tour on lake Tana . Beautiful sunrise and a fantastic breakfast. The guide was really knowledgeable about all the animals we saw and explained about the fishermen and what they were doing. Saw plenty of hippos too! It was an amazing experience, we visited three beautiful islands . We would like to thank Melese for showing us all unique areas and sharing the stories . Private tour was absolute best way to relax and see the beauty of the lake. Highly recommended !
3. North Ethiopia Tours 12 Days From Addis Ababa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Book your tours to North Ethiopia with our company and you will have a chance of experiencing the amazing Ethiopian daily life , foods , markets and we will show you the real historical parts and archaeological destination
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: All Flight
Reviewed By Sebrodas
My partner and I had a wonderful day at the Zuqualla Mountain. Joseph and Nico guided us on a private visit. They took care of everything, and showed us local jems. It felt like we were road tripping with our buddies - it was above and beyond! Really great service, it is not the last time, can definitely recommend! Thanks
4. 5 Days Denakil & Lalibela Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour includes the world famous 11 rock cut Lalibela churches and the very special Danakil Tour to the permanent active volcano Erta Ale, the hottest spot on this planet and also the lowest place on earth.Apart from those highlights you will see and smell Sulfur lakes, watch salt cutting workers in the desert and camel- caravans plodding in the sand
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Airport/Departure Tax, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Beverages, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Domestic flight Tickets
Reviewed By SoumeyaU
We had a great time with Mesfin. We spent two days in and around Lalibela it was beautifully lead, instructive and rich. Thanks Mesfin for a great experience
5. Northern Ethiopia And Danakil
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a 11 days tour around one of our northern routes including Danakil depressions, Simien Mountains, Lalibela churches, and ancient city of Axum. Escape into Ethiopia tours will take you the highlights of Ethiopia’s magnificent places. Ethiopia lands of extremes: having the Danakil Depression, Cliff-Top Churches, extraordinary Mountains and underground rock-cut churches. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors to explore this entire extremes. Start from the Danakil Depression, is currently over 100 meters below sea level; make it one of the lowest points on the earth surface. Simien Mountains (roof of Africa): Cloud piercing peak, shield secrete of Eden and cliff-top teaming with life. Simien Mountain is homes of endemic mammals including Gelada baoons. Axum was a political and religious capital around 3000 years ago and crowed obelisks tombs of the kings of Axum carved from Geraint with some towering over 33 meters tall. This memorial’s was seen stairway to heaven.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, All domestic flights:Addis Ababa to Bahir-dar, from Gondar to Axum and From Lalibela to Addis Ababa , Tour leader, Hotels as per the itinerary, Bottle of water everyday, Scouts fees in the national parks (Simen National Park). , Boat Cruise over Lake Tuna at Bahir-dar and local boat at Blue Nile , Military service in Danakil Depression
Exclusions: Alcohol Beverage , Lunch, and Dinner, Tips , Snacks
Reviewed By dtadst
Reliable and honest guide good English and friendly highly recommended. He also can help with other tours
6. Visiting Lalibela Churches
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our tour is very friendly and give priority for our clients and all of our staff's are Experianced.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Make32
Ethio Begena is a young company with a friendly owners. They can show you the best sides of Ethiopia, especially Lalibela (rock-hewn churches). Ethio Begena has a vibes of small company, but they work truly professionally and ambitiously.
7. The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
- Entrance fees to all 11 rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia for four days - Save time waiting in line -Visit anytime during opening hours -Less hassle than buying the tickets individually
Inclusions: entrance fee
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Trerra
●Our English tour guide was Maereg Tefere, a humble person with immense knowledge of churches and its history. He’s very friendly and caring all the time. We were 5 people visiting the churches in Lalibela and he was just walking us and simply explaining the background, the differences between churches, the Orthodox practices, the activities there… Sometime we couldn’t completely understand probably because he’s telling story quite fast. But we were able to ask any question and we enjoyed his company. ●The churches stood there for almost one thousand years which were built (carved/dug) in well-scaled plan in a short period of time. When we actually saw them with our own eyes, it was just unbelievable! ●Afterwards Maereg helped us buying local piece of fabrics for covering our heads at Misa the next day and we discussed about the culture, economy and the current society, everything. That day was great. ●The churches tour is highly recommended. (If you’re not religious, you would still feel speechless as knowing story behind while seeing it!) Also thanks to Maereg.
8. Full Day Tour in Lalibela
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
It is a history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending. Lalibela has one of the highest concentration of Churches of such architectural elegance and overall engineering sophistication in one spot. The 13 Churches in two complexes are said to represent a reproduction of Jerusalem. Their lighting systems, channels, water works, network of interconnected subterranean passageways and the sheer magnitude of the whole project are mind boggling.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion
Reviewed By Grip7791
I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.
9. Visiting Lalibela churches for 1-Night
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 32 reviews
This tour contains the most famous rock hewn churches " the living wonder of the world " this churches are they have been here for at list 900 years we will attend a church service in one of the churches of Lalibela. we will attend a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony . Our teams are long year experienced in this sector. we will give 10% of our profit for primary school construction in the countryside
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Accommudation include in the package, Lunch and dinner include in the package
Reviewed By OlgaExplorer
Just in the end of a daunting 2020, we had an amazing tailor made tour with Daniel through the churches of Lalibela, the 2 clusters and Bete Yiorgis in the city and the further away older churches Bilbala Kirkos and Yemrehane Kristos (cave church). It was our second trip with Daniel and we wanted to focus on photographing priests. As a priest's son himself, Daniel knows all the priests of each church, all the nooks and crannies of the clusters and the best timings to see or avoid the mass and the crowds. Apart from the rock-hewn churches, expect a cultural trip as well to see and taste every Lalibela's secret. I have to say that Daniel is an excellent, experienced, flexible professional who understands his customers' needs and offers the most wholistic and inspiring experience.
10. Lalibela 3 Days/ 2 Nights Tour package
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 10 reviews
Booking this tour can help you avoid the disappointment that sightseeing can bring. Our company let you know what you’ll be seeing ahead of time, and you’ll never arrive to learn that a site is closed for the day or that tickets have sold out.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation with breakfast, Guide, Round trip flight, Entrance fee
Exclusions: International flights, Any alcoholic drinks, Any videographer or camera fee needed, Laundry service, Any expense of Personal items like internet, fax, telephone, Lunch and Dinner, Services which are not mentioned in the above section
Reviewed By 290nataliiad
I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.
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