Debre Libanos Monastery Visit: Explore Authentic Ethiopian Christianity and Scenic Nature

Embark on a day trip to Debre Libanos Monastery, the oldest Orthodox Christian Monastery in Ethiopia. Experience the stunning beauty of the Jemma River Gorge and encounter endemic wildlife. Immerse yourself in Ethiopian culture with local interactions and traditional activities.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Debre Libanos - Debre Libanos Monastery is the largest Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity Monastery. Located 105km far from Addis Ababa (2h30 driving), Debre Libanos Monastery was originally founded in 1283 by Ethiopian Saint called Saint Tekle Haymanot who meditated in a cave for 29 years. During the tour, visit the church built by Emperor Haileā€¦
What's Included
  • Driver Allowance
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • All Entrance Fees (Debre Libanos Monastery / Portuguese Bridge)
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Guide at the sites
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • All not Mentioned on The Inclusion
Additional Information

Escape the city life of Addis Ababa for a day, immersing yourself in nature and delving into the historical aspects of Christianity. This tour will take you to Debre Libanos Monastery - the oldest known Orthodox Christian Monastery in Ethiopia, established in the 13th century. Youā€™ll also get to marvel at the picturesque Jemma River Gorge and cross theā€¦

Location
Debre Libanos
Ethiopia German lodge , Addis Ababa
Cancellation Policy

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

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X2474kdlucasb
Jul 18, 2023
A day of nature and history at Debre Libanos - We left Addis Ababa in the morning with our guide Alex. We began with a guided tour of the Debre Libanos monastery. It's a place steeped in history, which our guide Alex was great at explaining to us. We then had lunch in a place with a magnificent view, and finished with a walk (about 1h) to the protuguese bridge. The walk was magnificent, and so was the landscape. We highly recommend this day with Addis Authentic Tours. Many thanks to Alex and Mulu for the organization.
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Samuel_crane
Jun 1, 2023
Day Trip out of Addis Ababa - I had a lay over in Addis Ababa. So I decided to get out of town for a day trip. Alex meet me at the Skylight Hotel at 8am and we headed north. Had a amazing tour and saw so many wonderful things. Lunch was great with the best view in Ethiopia. Highly recommend.
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From $140
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).