Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery

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10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our tour Package is unique because our travelers will experience a combination of a religious, nature and wildlife visiting with a little hiking experience with a breathtaking view of a canyon at the bridge.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Friendship Hypermarket

at the parking lot

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Debre Libanos Orthodox Church

    Drive 110 kms north from Addis over the Entoto Mountains passing through the Sululta Plains to the Monastery of Debre Libanos founded in the 13th century by Abune Tekle Haymanot. Then, continue to Debre Libanos monastery; Tour the historic churches and visit the attached museum, the Monastery owns ecclesiastical, cultural and historical relics, and boasts a rare grove of trees that have disappeared from elsewhere in the region.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
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    Portuguese Bridge

    After visiting Debre Libanos monastery and the museum drive to Ras Darge’s Bridge, Lunch at Ethio-Germany Lodge also known as the Portuguese Bridge—a historical bridge popular for its views of the surrounding valley. Overlooking Jema River Gorge, a tributary of the Blue Nile. Here you may see gelada monkeys—a unique grass eating primate found only in Ethiopia. In the late afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa.

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Enter Ethiopia Tour Operator

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Full-day Tours
4WD Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

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