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Ethiopia: Lalibela Rock Churches & Orthodox Pilgrimage
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Ethiopia: Lalibela Rock Churches & Orthodox Pilgrimage

Africa's most ancient Christian civilisation

Lalibela, Aksum & Gondar, Ethiopia
12 days
4.9 (30 reviews)
Groups of 2–12

About this experience

Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity is 1,700 years old — predating the conversion of Europe — and Lalibela's 11 monolithic churches, carved downward into living rock in the 12th century, remain one of the world's most astonishing sacred sites. Visit during Timkat (Epiphany) or Christmas, and the spiritual intensity is overwhelming.

Highlights

Lalibela: 11 rock-hewn churches (UNESCO) — the '8th Wonder'
Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany) procession — January (most spectacular)
Aksum: Ark of the Covenant's claimed resting place
Debre Damo cliff monastery — men only, via leather rope
Gondar's Fasilides bath — ceremonial flooding at Timkat
Simien Mountains — trekking with gelada baboon herds

Included

  • Return flights from London
  • 10 nights accommodation
  • All internal flights (Addis–Lalibela–Aksum–Gondar–Addis)
  • Licensed cultural guide throughout
  • All sacred site entries
  • Simien Mountains guided day hike

Not included

  • Visa
  • Most meals
  • Timkat timing (January) may require departure date adjustment
Best time to visit: October–March; January for Timkat festival

Starting from

£2,499/ person

Up to £3,800 pp depending on options

Duration12 days
Group size2–12 people
Activity levelModerate
Spread the cost with 0% interest instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months.

No payment required at this stage. Our team will prepare a tailored proposal.