2-Day Lalibela Culture Tour with Cooking, Coffee & Church Visits
This Tour offers a deep and personal connection to Lalibela — not just as a historic site, but as a living, breathing comunity Your guide Tewabe, is a licensed local expert who was born and raised inLalibela. He doesn't just show you the churches he welcomes you into his own family home You’ll enjoy a homecooked lunch take part in an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and learn Amharic words while sharing moments with local people. This is not a typical group tour — it’s a cultural exchange and spiritual journey led by someone who truly knows the land, the legends, and the lifestyle. What makes it truly special is the balance betwen history, spirituality, culture, and nature. You’ll attend a real church service, walk from the family house to the churches like a local,visit the Lalibela Museum, and finish the day with a hike to a sunset viewpoint over the mountains. This is a unique chance to experience Lalibel from the inside, not just as a tourist, but as a welcome guest.
Options
2-Day Private Tour
Blue Nile Guest House
Church visit, hike, cultural
Duration: 2 days
Coffee Ceremony on Day
Lalibela town, churches, viewp
Car or 4WD (for airport pickup
Cultural experience, language
Pickup included
What's included in 2-Day Lalibela Culture Tour with Cooking, Coffee & Church Visits
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival, Family Lunch, Rock-Hewn Churches & Sunset Hike
Lalibela
Lalibela
Accommodation
Day 2 | Explore the Southern Group of Churches & Departure
Lalibela
Inclusions
- 1-night accommodation in a local guesthouse (private room, en-suite bathroom, Wi-Fi, and breakfast)
- Meals Lunch: Authentic Ethiopian meal (vegetarian or meat options available) Dinner: Traditional Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew), served in a local family’s home
- Short scenic sunset hike with panoramic views
- Bottled Water Traditional Coffee & Tea Ceremony experience provided during the tour
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- All entrance fees, local taxes, and government service charges
- All Transportation during the tour Includes hotel pickup and drop-off
- Soft drinks and juice 2 Habesha beers (served during lunch or dinner)
- Tips for guide and driver Personal expenses
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation received at time of booking Not wheelchair accessible Vegetarian and vegan meal options available upon request Moderate walking and light hiking involved; comfortable shoes recommended Modest dress required for church visits (shoulders and knees covered) Private tour – only your group will participate Children must be accompanied by an adult Outdoor activities subject to weather conditions Alcohol served only to guests aged 18 and over
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We'll meet you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name.