Spend a few days exploring ancient Ethiopia in the Crown Jewel of Ethiopia’s historic north at the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

Dubbed Ethiopia’s ‘New Jerusalem’ you’ll visit the monolithic, rock-hewn churches. Lalibela is a magical place, steeped in history, natural beauty and culture. There are 11 monolithic churches hewn from the rock in this UNESCO site. Pilgrims and worshippers still journey to this ‘New Jerusalem’ today, especially during feasts in the Ethiopian Christian calendar. As we slowly uncover each church, there’s time to appreciate their beauty and craftsmanship and understand their cultural significance.