Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge
ID: GYG770304-1238149
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit the Debre Libanos Monastery and the Portuguese Bridge on this day trip from Addis Ababa. Enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony and a folkloric dinner in the evening.
Discover the natural beauty of Ethiopia on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit the Debre Libanos Monastery, the Portuguese Bridge, and the Blue Nile Gorge. Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner and a coffee ceremony.
On arrival, meet your guide at the airport and drive to north Ethiopia, passing through the wonderful chain mountains and densely tree forest of Mount Entoto. After a 2-hour drive, arrive at the Debre Libanos Monastery, founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot.
Visit the museum, which houses a collection of ancient bible books and religious crosses. See the internal parts of the church with the tombs of the founder of the monastery. Take a 10-minute hike to the cave, which served as a praying area for the founder of the monastery, Saint Tekle Haymanot.
Continue to the Portuguese Bridge, lying at the Blue Nile Gorge. Admire the wonderful landscapes and the Ethiopian endemic baboons, called the Chelada Baboon. Keep an eye out for Ethiopian birds.
In the evening, attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. Enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony. Finally, be transferred to the airport for your departure.
Highlights
- Visit the Debre Libanos Monastery, founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot
- See the internal parts of the church with the tombs of the monastery's founder
- Take a 10-minute hike to the cave that served as a praying area for the founder
- Admire the wonderful landscapes and Ethiopian endemic baboons at the Blue Nile George
- Enjoy a folkloric dinner and a traditional coffee ceremony in the evening
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for hiking
Bring a camera for photos
Carry water and snacks for the hike
Respect the monastery's rules and customs
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.