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From Addis 4 Days Lalibela Christmas tour.

By vowland ethiopia tour
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,862 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, including St. George’s Church
  • Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner with live music and folk dances
  • Christmas celebration in lalibela churches
  • explore lalibela local market

Activity location

    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), you will be greeted by our tour representative at the arrivals hall, immediately after clearing customs and collecting your luggage. Look for a representative holding a sign with your name or the tour company logo. The representative will assist you with airport formalities, answer any immediate questions, and guide you to your private transfer vehicle. From there, you will be comfortably transferred to your hotel in Addis Ababa to begin your tour.
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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From Addis 4 Days Lalibela Christmas tour.

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English
Price details
NZ$1,861.54 x 1 AdultNZ$1,861.54
Total
Price is NZ$1,861.54

What's included, what's not

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    Accommodation Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
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    Guided tours
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    bottle of water
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    coffee and Tea
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    Festival participation
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    Traditional Ethiopian dinner
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    professional English tour Guide
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    Government tax
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    All churches entrance fee and festival permit
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    Airport pick and drop off
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    Hotel pick and drop off
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    photography and video fee
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    Personal expenses
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    Tips
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    Travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues

What you can expect

Day 1 – Jan 6: Christmas Eve in Lalibela
Fly to Lalibela, visit the first group of rock-hewn churches including St. George’s. Evening Christmas Eve vigil with prayers, chanting, and torchlight ceremonies. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 2 – Jan 7: Genna (Ethiopian Christmas Day)
Attend Midnight Mass, priestly processions, blessings, and the traditional Genna game. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 3 – Jan 8: Yemrehanna Kristos & Second Group of Churches
Morning visit to Yemrehanna Kristos Cave Church, afternoon tour of the second group of churches. Overnight in Lalibela.

Day 4 – Jan 9: Lalibela → Addis Ababa
Coffee ceremony, then fly back to Addis. Short city tour or departure. Optional extension to Gondar for Timket Festival.

Location

Activity location

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    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), you will be greeted by our tour representative at the arrivals hall, immediately after clearing customs and collecting your luggage. Look for a representative holding a sign with your name or the tour company logo. The representative will assist you with airport formalities, answer any immediate questions, and guide you to your private transfer vehicle. From there, you will be comfortably transferred to your hotel in Addis Ababa to begin your tour.
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia