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Debre Libanos Monastery & Portuguese Bridge Tour From Addis Ababa
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Sightseeing, Wildlife

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the Debre Libanos Monastery in Ethiopia, lying northwest of Addis Ababa in the Semien Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region. It was founded in the 13th century and is known for its wide collection of liturgical items. Walk down the Portuguese bridge and spot the endemic Gelada baboons frolicking around the bridge in this one day tour. 

Highlights
  • Visit the church and the museum at the Debre Libanos monastery
  • Enjoy a drive on Addis Ababa-Bahir Dar Road 
  • Explore the Portuguese Bridge, over Jemma River
  • Spot the endemic Gelada baboons 
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    • Pick up from the hotel by the Ethiopian tour guide and drive on Addis Ababa-Bahir Dar Road in the direction of Debre Libanos Monastery. 

    • Visit the church and the museum at the monastery and see the liturgical items used since the monastery was founded in the 13th century.

    • Drive to the Portuguese Bridge, located a few hundred meters down the back yard of Ethio-German Restaurant, over Jemma River, one of the major tributaries of the Blue Nile River. 

    • Walk down to the bridge and see a Gelada Baboon troop, endemic baboons of Ethiopia.

    • Have lunch at a restaurant.

    Return to the hotel in Addis Ababa.

What's Included
  • Transportation 

  • Driver

  • English-speaking Ethiopian tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Lunch

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off 

What's Excluded
  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Tips and gratuities 

  • Personal expenses 

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 155 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 155 / person