Lalibela
2 persons
$395
6 persons
$290
10 persons
$275
Single supplement $80.00 per person
Short Description
Day 1
Transfer to airport and flight to Lalibela in the morning (flight ET120, 11:30 – 12:30). Upon arrival transfer to a hotel. In the afternoon excursion to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, north cluster (seven churches), and church of St. George.
Mezena Lodge, Lalibela
Day 2
In the morning excursion to Yimrehanna Kristos church (40 km to the north from Lalibela). In the afternoon excursion the remaining churches of Lalibela (southern cluster).
Mezena Lodge, Lalibela
День 3
In the morning visit to the museum, then excursion to the Nakute Leab church. At midday transfer to the airport and flight to Addis Ababa (flight ET121, 13:00 – 14:00)
We, five musicians of Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, came to Ethiopia to visit tribes of the south, living in the late stone age. It so happened that we contacted Terra Incognita Tour Operation and its owner Helena. After our trip I can confirm, that to speak about her in superlative mode is to say nothing. Awsome range of knowledge of the country: history, geography, customs - are impressove! In the beginning, when she used to say "my people, my country", it was strange to hear, even though she came to Ethiopia about 30 years ago. But then I understood, that she sincerely loves this country as her own, and grew into Ethiopian culture. Of course, knowledge of amharic language is important, too. We had a feeling, that everybody knows her anf she knows everybody, even in most remote and uncivilized places. We were amazed by her professionalism. Everything beside her works as Swiss watch. I hope we come back to Ethiopia soon and she will take us to Norht Ethiopia. With my deep gratitude to Helena from Misha
Route
Addis Ababa – Lalibela – Yimrehanna Kristos – Nakute Leab – Lalibela – Addis Ababa
Transportation
Two regular flights of Ethiopian airlines, minibus
Excursions
Twelve rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978), church museum, Yimrehanna Kristos church, Nakute Leab church
Dates
Any
Additional expenses
Air tickets Addis Ababa – Lalibela – Addis Ababa
Our services
Hotels with breakfast in Lalibela
Transfers in Lalibela by minibus
Local guide services in Lalibela (English speaking)
Entrance fees
Not included
Lunches and dinners
Transfers to and from airport in Addis Ababa
Accomodations in Addis Ababa
Helena is a guide of highest qualification, her excursions and tours and thought out to the tiniest detail, her stories about Ethiopia, its towns, nature, history and people are most interesting, enthralling and informative. Her choice of hotels for us during our tour is flawless: they were really best quality hotels. DUring the trip we didn't have to worry, since all was well organized, attached, thought out and calculated. We were pleased to see how local people relate to us and our guide (hotel employees, local guides, airport staff, drivers, museum and church caretakers, priests and guards). We saw heartwarming expression of friendship, attachment and gratitude. This is because Helena loves this country and we understand reasons of this love, too