Rock Church

With an authorized guide you will visit the beauties of the historic center of Matera reaching, with a pleasant walk, places and breathtaking views.

Tour the magnificent rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This group of eleven monolithic and semi-monolithic structures was carved directly into the stone of the mountainside at least 900 years ago. This complex boasts the largest monolithic church in the world, a maze of passageways and tunnels, intricately carved reliefs, and fabulous examples of icon paintings. We meet and pick app all travelers at the Airport but transportation fee is not inculded.

Experience Ethiopia’s magnificent rock-hewn churches on this all-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, explore the extraordinary structures carved into the Lasta Mountains centuries ago. Marvel at their impressive architecture, visit 11 churches including the important pilgrimage site of Bete Medhane Alem, and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. We meet and pick up all travlers at the airport but the fee for transportation is not included.

Experience an unforgettable journey as you join us, on a guided tour to the renowned rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of this ancient town as I share my profound knowledge and expertise. Let me be your guide through these magnificent churches, where each stone holds a story waiting to be discovered. Together, we will unveil the secrets of Lalibela's rich heritage and witness the remarkable craftsmanship that carved these sacred marvels into existence. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore Lalibela's hidden treasures with me as your knowledgeable companion.

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We arrange tours of rock hewn churches across Tigray region. Whether you have just one or several days we can tailor your tour so you see as many as possible of Maryam Korkor, Abuna Yemata Guh, Abuna Abraham, Debre Tsion, Abraha We Atsbeha, Wukro Cherkos etc. Enjoy the spectacular hikes up to the impossible locations of the churches built up to 1600 years ago, see the vivid religious paintings and experience the wonder of these important early christian sites.

One can say that every tourist who decides to visit our country comes here and sees these quite remarkable and also strange monolithic, semi-monolithic and cave 'buildings, churches of Lalibela' which still leave the scientists puzzled about their possible creation process and are therefore often called the 8th wonder of the world. The style of the excavation is unique: most of the churches are below ground level. Roha – Lalibelas old name – is around 800 years old and after Axum the second holiest city in Ethiopia. It is a medieval town and one of the greatest historical sites in the Christian world. For the Ethiopian Christmas in January there are tens of thousands of pilgrims in town, sometimes walking for a month to reach the churches. In 1978 Lalibela, which lays at an altitude of 2520m, was listed as a world heritage site…

The heart of the Park of the Murgia Materana, also called the Historical Natural Park of the Rock Churches, is a treasure chest that holds evidence of ancient devotion. The rocky conformation is the protagonist of this fascinating human enterprise in a synergic man-nature relationship, that will be at the basis of the recognition of these places as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1993 across some of the most spectacular rock scenary in the world. 'Hike on the path of rock Churches' combines extra-urban rock churches, making it an ideal cultural visit for those who crave a unique experience in the open air. Rupestrian churches can be available, reached and visited in exclusive by our guides: the sites are managing in the respect for history and environment, for a safeguard and enhance the rocky surroundings of Matera. The tour consists of a 3 hours wonderful hike to reach exclusive churches along the Matera 'ravine.

On this tour you will Take a boat trip to the source of the Blue Nile Lake Tana and visit the famous island monasteries at the Lake . The magnificent Nile Falls will be another highlight a 30 KM Drive from the City of Bahirdar. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are one of the world's most impressive manmade creations, commonly referred to by many as one of the “living wonders of the world”. These remarkable edifices were carved out of solid rock, in a region where the rugged landscape still protects the churches from mass tourism. The 11 manmade churches are found in the town of Lalibela. They are a lasting monument to man's faith in God.

The focal point of the day-tour is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique 14th century frescoes revealing the exceptional artistry and the remarkable artistic sensitivity of the Bulgarian medieval art. The murals are accommodated by the chapels and cells of the 12th century rock-hewn churches and monasteries.

Discover the most amazing landscape and churches in the northern part of Ethiopia. With no less than 120 Rock-Hewn Churches in Tigray, organized in different clusters, you could spend weeks in this area and still not discover everything. Many are stunning, and you can only cover a few of those in the Wukro Cluster and the Gheralta Cluster on these two days

Where is Danakil? Danakil is a region located in the northeastern part of Ethiopia, bordering Eritrea and Djibouti. It is in the area of the so-called Horn of Africa, which takes its name from the characteristic shape of a promontory extending towards the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. km² and is characterized by an extremely arid and warm climate, It is one of the hottest and most hospitable places on the planet, Our 5 days tour Danakil Depression and Abune Yemata offers you the opportunity to witness the renowned volcano with its active lava lake and the rare chance to encounter the nomadic people who inhabit this desert. The Afar people are known for their survival skills and warrior spirit in one of the hottest and lowest places on Earth. And discover the Geraltha to visit the monastery of  Abune Yemata and Debre Mariam Korkor, which dates back to the 6th century. After a few minutes’ walk from Mariam kor kor you can visit the small rock church known as Abba Daniel’s Prayer Room.

Visitors will discover the role that the rock has had over the millennia for local populations, for hermits in search of peace, for fauna and flora. We will see how the rocky environments have offered refuge against imminent dangers, adverse climatic conditions and dysfunctional habits. Through the exhibition of stories, anecdotes and legends, the hiker will be led into a hidden, mysterious and often forgotten world. We will find out: -an ancient ruin in which, during the Second World War, some Rocchettani went to take refuge; -a rocky wall that hosts birds of prey and passerines; -an ancient rock church (Madonna delle Grotte) in which some Benedictine hermits lived; -an archaeological site (Grotte Reali) attesting to the presence of hominid communities in the Volturno Valley.

A tour to Melka Kuntre and Bachilt Archaeological Site Adadi Mariam Church and the Tiya Stelae Field takes only one day. We leave Addis Ababa at 8.00 am and return by 4.30 pm. First of all, we drive to Melka Kuntre and Bachilt Archaeological Site located around 50km outside of Addis Ababa the Adadi Mariam Church located around 7km next to Melka Kuntre. Adadi Mariam is a subterranean rock-hewn church similar to those of Lalibela. After visiting the church we’ll make the short trip to the Tiya Stelae Field. This ancient archaeology site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae. This day trip includes lunch in the town of Tiya.

70km to the drive south of Addis Ababa  and our first stop It was built around the 12th and 13th C and the history of the establishment of the church have a connection with ST Lalibela when he come to visit the scared mountain of Ziquala in the 12th c he built the church for the commemoration of st Mary’s then we will be beheading UNESCO registered sites with among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae covered with symbols, most of which are difficult to decipher. They are the remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture whose age has not yet been precisely determined.

It is mandatory it is valid for 5 days in every churchs the security asks you the ticket that you paid

This tour is a great combination of outdoor and cultural trip. Visitors spend most of their time wondering in Rock City. But becouse Church of Peace is on the way they have a chance to see this beautiful UNESCO listed place.

our product makes unique and unforgettable during the tourist stay in the destination like Tiya Stelae, mysterious carved stones whose purpose continues to elude researchers.Ethiopia is known for its rich wealth of megalithic sites and well preserved prehistoric finds

This unique 2 day tour is a guided tour of 11 monolithic churches carved out of rock in the 12th century. These churches in Lalibela were built as a New Jerusalem at time when Jerusalem was inaccessible. Visitors will be picked up at the airport, dropped off at their hotel for lunch on their own then taken to the Northern group of churches followed by a museum visit. The 2nd day begins with a 42 kilometer trip to the Yimrehane Krestos church built in a cave. This beautiful church built of wood and stone predates the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by eighty years. At the back of that cave can be seen some of the centuries old mumified remains of 5,500 pilgrims. A village nearby is optional as the visitor returns to Lalibela for lunch at their hotel and the afternoon tour of the Southeastern cluster of churchs and Bet Giyorgis (St. George) constructed in honor of St. George, the patron saint of Ethiopia. Pick up occurs the following morning after breakfast for transfer to the airport.