Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge Excursion
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up and head north from Addis Ababa across the Sululta plain, a journey of about 2.5 hours covering 132 km each way. Visit Debre Libanos Monastery, founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot and one of the most important religious sites of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, along with its museum of church treasures.
Take a scenic walk to the old stone Portuguese Bridge, with stunning views over the gorge. Historians still debate its origin: some link it to the 16th-century Portuguese presence, while others attribute it to a relative of Emperor Menelik in the 19th century. After crossing the bridge, enjoy views of a 60-metre waterfall and look out for endemic gelada monkeys and birds of prey along the cliffs.
Drive back to Addis Ababa, arriving in the late afternoon.
