Experience the real Ethiopia in North.
A completely different trip to northern Ethiopia to get to know its religion and culture.
03.02. - 14.02.2025.
1 day
Transfer to Lalibela
At night, we have arrived in Addis Ababa, which is one of the higher capitals, i.e. 2500 mvjl.
We rest a bit at the hotel and in the morning after breakfast we go to the airport to fly to Lalibela. (11:50 flight)
We are welcomed at Lalibela airport and go to the hotel. Since the city is far enough away, we have time to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. And then, just before Lalibela we have to get off the comfortable bus to go to the monastery in the cave. We are at St. Neakoto Leab Monastery.
We will have a dinner enjoying the sunset in the mountains.
A night in a hotel in Lalibela (Old Abyssinia Lodge)
Day 2
A whole day to get to know the 11 rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Overnight at the hotel in Lalibela (Old Abyssinia Lodge)
Day 3
After breakfast, we get into the cars and go outside the city to Yemrehana Krestos Church. It is a peculiar church built in a rock cave. Definitely worth a look. On the way back, we also stop at Bilbala St. George Church.
In the evening, we have free time to get to know the town's street life and visit a restaurant.
A night in a hotel in Lalibela (Old Abyssinia Lodge)
Day 4
We are well rested and can wake up again with the first rays of the Sun to go on the next adventure. We have about 60 km long road ahead of us to Dagmawie Lalibela Rock Hewn Church (second Lalibela). Here we are waiting for a short walk, the purpose of which is to get acquainted with the new rock-hewn churches. Their creation started only in 2010.
On the way back, maybe we will get to see the Geneta Mariam Church.
Overnight at the hotel in Lalibela (Old Abyssinia Lodge)
Day 5
Today we have a long journey to Mekele. However, the whole day we will be able to reflect on what we have experienced and enjoy the mountain scenery.
Overnight at Hotel Mekele.
Day 6
After breakfast we go to Wukro. On the way, we stroll to the Mai Mekden Suspension bridge. Then we visit the Adi Akaweh Archeological Site and it's time to look for accommodation.
Overnight at the Wukro Hotel.
Day 7
In the morning, we visit the Wukro Cherkos church here in the town and drive further to Hawzen. Another easy relaxing day. Just a view from the window, coffee breaks, photo breaks and soon we are at our destination - Hawzen.
Night at the hotel.
Day 8
Let's have a good breakfast today, so that there is strength for heroic deeds. We will climb the rocks to Abuna Yamata and Miriam Korkor churches. I don't promise it will be easy. But extremely interesting and beautiful.
Overnight at the Hawzen Hotel or in tents at the campsite.
Day 9
In the morning we start our way back to Wukro. On the way we will see a couple more churches - Debre Tsion Abune Abreham Church and Abreha and Atsbeha Church.
Overnight at the Wukro Hotel.
Day 10
Wukro - Mekele. A day of rest and reflection. In the evening we go to enjoy local food and music.
Overnight at Hotel Mekele.
11th day
Today we fly back to Addis Ababa. At the hotel we can have a shower, rest and go to enjoy Ethnographic music and dinner.
Night at the hotel
Day 12
We dedicate this day to city sightseeing - city tour, Unity park, market. We buy gifts for the beloves one's and in the evening we go to the airport to fly home.
