Addis Ababa & Lalibela Cultural Tour

Day 1

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your reserved hotel in Addis Ababa. Based on your arrival time, optional sightseeing can include:

• Mount Entoto – for panoramic views over the city
• Institute of Ethiopian Studies – featuring regional artifacts and history
• National Museum – showcasing the 3.5-million-year-old hominid “Lucy”
• Trinity Cathedral – resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie and adorned with stained glass, mosaics, and sculpture
• Mercato – Africa’s largest open-air market

Mount Entoto provides a sweeping overlook of Ethiopia’s highland capital.

Overnight: Hotel, Addis Ababa

Day 2

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and begin exploring the magnificent UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches, often called the “8th Wonder of the World.” Carved directly into volcanic rock, these medieval monuments remain places of worship and wonder. In the morning, visit:

• Bet Golgotha, Bet Mikael, Bet Mariam, Bet Maskel, Bet Dangal, and Bet Medhane Alem – the largest monolithic church in the world

In the afternoon, continue to:

• Bet Giyorgis – a stand-alone cross-shaped marvel
• Bet Emanuel, Bet Mercurios, Bet Aba Libanos, and Bet Gabriel-Rufael – noted for symbolic design and artistic detail

Bet Giyorgis stands as a flawless cross-shaped masterpiece carved from a single block of rock.

Overnight: Hotel, Lalibela

Day 3

Before your return flight to Addis Ababa, optionally visit Ne’akuto Le’ab Monastery—set inside a natural cave and rich in relics. Upon landing in Addis, enjoy a relaxing afternoon or explore last-minute shopping and cultural sites. In the evening, you’re invited to a farewell dinner with traditional cuisine, live music, and folkloric dancing in one of the city’s iconic cultural restaurants.

A joyful send-off with Ethiopia’s music, dance, and injera feasts.

Overnight: Hotel, Addis Ababa

Day 4

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your international departure. Thank you for traveling with Enat Ethiopia Tours!