Day Trip Around Addis Ababa: Monastery and Bridge Visits
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Arba Minch
Embark on a captivating day trip around Addis Ababa, visiting the historic Debre Libanos monastery and the picturesque Portuguese Bridge. Explore ancient bible book collections, marvel at stunning landscapes, and encounter Ethiopian wildlife.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arba Minch - Upon your arrival, we will greet you at the airport and then drive north through Ethiopia. Our journey will take us through the stunning mountain ranges and dense forests of Mount Entoto. After a two-hour drive, we will arrive at one of Ethiopia’s esteemed monasteries.
  • Debre Libanos - Debre Libanos is a historic monastery located northwest of Addis Ababa, founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot. During our visit, we will explore museums housing ancient Bible collections and religious crosses. We will also tour the church’s interior, including the tombs of the monastery’s founder. Following this, we will embark on a 10-minute hike to a cave that served as a prayer area for Saint Tekle Haymanot.
  • Portuguese Bridge - Our final stop will be the Portuguese Bridge at the Blue Nile Gorge. Here, you can marvel at the breathtaking landscapes and spot Ethiopia’s endemic Gelada Baboons, as well as a variety of Ethiopian birds.
What's Included
  • Bottled Water
  • English Speaking Guide
  • In-vehicle Air Conditioning
  • All Fees and Taxes Included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Personal tips
Additional Information

This great one day trip will depart Addis Ababa at 8.00 am and have you back in the capital by 4.30 pm. The trip highlights include a visit to the Debre Libanos monastery and the Portuguese bridge. Debre Libanos is a monastery in Ethiopia which is lying northwest of Addis Ababa and it was Founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot we will visit the museums that have a lot of ancient bible books collection with religious crosses later we will see the internal parts of the church with the tombs of the founder of the monastery.

The Portuguese Bridge lying at the Blue Nile George to see the wonderful landscapes and Ethiopian endemic baboons which is called the Chelada Baboon and you will have a chance of seeing Ethiopian Birds.

Location
Arba Minch
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alexandrop482
Dec 10, 2023
Thank you very much Gashaw for the grateful coordination! - After I visit Bahar dar, Gonder, and Simien. I visited the historical monastery of Debre Libanos and the gorge across through Portuguese bridge. I was lucky that I saw gelada baboons. I need to return to Ethiopia with my family! Thank you very much Gashaw for the grateful coordination!
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R9378qicarlosc
Dec 4, 2023
Short and Fascinating trip around Addis Ababa! - My schedule was tight and couldn't get spare time to stay in Ethiopia, thus I made a short trip to the nearest area in Addis Ababa. I was able to visit the Debre Libanos monastery and we saw baboons, the landscape is very Adorable. I recommend this tour.
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