1-Day Tour Old Bridge, Monastery,WaterFalls Wildlife,Birds,

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7 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Drive through a spectacular mountain scenery and visit the beautiful medieval monastery founded in the 13th Century by Abuna Tekle Haimanot who reputedly stood 7 years on one leg praying;

Portuguese bridge near Debre Libanos was erected by the Portuguese in the 16th century; it was actually built at the turn of the 19th century by Ethiopians, albeit in the old Portuguese style. The narrow span makes a pretty picture and the gushing (in the rainy season) cascade just below it is even more impressive with water falls

Stop At: Portuguese Bridge, enjoy Water Fall, along with jemma River breathtaking views

Jemma River into a large gorge beside Debre Libanos and Fiche. The Jemma joins the Wenchit before reaching the Abbay (Blue Nile) River. Jemma Valley and enjoy the surrounding area

What's Included

Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony
Drinking bottled water+ WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Non Vegan and vegetarian lunch
All attraction fees included with Local guide
Entry/admission- Portuguese Bridge
Entry/admission -debre Libanos
Tips for your driver and for local guide
Alcohol beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travelers can be picked at any place off their hotel Embassie house Etc.

OR
Meeting point
Edna Mall

At the lobby of your Hotel

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Drive 110 km north from Addis over passing Mount Entotot and Embark on a day trip Its one of the ancient and historical monastery in Ethiopia,Which is lying on northwest of Addis Ababa. The monastery was founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot, according to tradition; he meditated in a cave for 29 years. The monastery's chief abbot, called the Ichege, was the second most powerful official in the Ethiopian Church after the Abuna.

The monastery complex sits on a terrace between a cliff and the gorge of one of the tributaries of the Abbay River. None of the original buildings of Debre Libanos survive, although David Buxton suspected "there are interesting things still to be found among the neighboring cliffs." Current buildings include the church over Tekle Haymanot's tomb, which Emperor Haile Selassie ordered constructed in 1961; a slightly older Church of the Cross, where Buxton was told a fragment of the True Cross is preserved; and five religious schools. The cave where the saint lived is in the nearby cliffs, which one travel guide describes as a five-minute walk away. This cave contains a spring, whose water is considered holy and is the object of pilgrimages.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Daily Addis Tours

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Extreme Sports
Climbing
Bird Watching
Caving
Wildlife Watching
Small Group
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