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Historical and Nature Day Trip To Debre Libanos Monastery
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Debre Libanos
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Get out of Addis Ababa for a day to explore nature, the dramatic jemma river gorge( Tributes of Blue Nile River), with breathtaking escarpments, cliffs, wildlife and learn more about history of Christianity. During this tour you'll visit Debre Libanos Monastery, the oldest Orthodox Christian Monastery in Ethiopia which dates back to the 13th century, enjoy scenic view of the Jemma River Gorge and walk on the Portuguese Bridge. You can expect there to see plenty of birds and geladas monkeys - a type of endemic baboon. This tour will also be a great opportunity to discover the authentic Ethiopian way of life by entering into local habitation, tasting local homemade food and drink as well as en...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Driver Allowance
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Entrance Fees (Debre Libanos Monastery / Portuguese Bridge)
Fuel surcharge
Guide at the sites
Coffee and/or Tea
All not Mentioned on The Inclusion
Historical and Nature Day Trip To Debre Libanos Monastery
(11) Reviews
Debre Libanos
About
Get out of Addis Ababa for a day to explore nature, the dramatic jemma river gorge( Tributes of Blue Nile River), with breathtaking escarpments, cliffs, wildlife and learn more about history of Christianity. During this tour you'll visit Debre Libanos Monastery, the oldest Orthodox Christian Monastery in Ethiopia which dates back to the 13th century, enjoy scenic view of the Jemma River Gorge and walk on the Portuguese Bridge. You can expect there to see plenty of birds and geladas monkeys - a type of endemic baboon. This tour will also be a great opportunity to discover the authentic Ethiopian way of life by entering into local habitation, tasting local homemade food and drink as well as en...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Driver Allowance
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Entrance Fees (Debre Libanos Monastery / Portuguese Bridge)
Fuel surcharge
Guide at the sites
Coffee and/or Tea
All not Mentioned on The Inclusion
Itinerary
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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 Haile Selassie I in the 1960s and the museum.
7 hours
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Portuguese Bridge
It is an ancient Bridge made of rock with two arches. The Bridge was built by Portuguese soldiers in the 16th century. However, some historians claim that Ras Darge actually built the Portuguese Bridge in the 19th Century.
This is also a chance to have a nice view on Jemma River Gorge (a branch of Blue Nile) and to see plenty of birds and Gelada - a type of endemic baboons.
