Ethiopia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Debre Libanos Monastery Tour from Addis Ababa with Jema Valley

1 Day Round trip from Ethiopia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the landscape of the Jema Valley
02 Visit the church museum and see its royal treasures
03 See endemic Gelada baboons near the Portuguese Bridge
04 Explore one of Ethiopia's oldest bridges, the Portuguese Bridge

Enjoy a full-day tour to Debre Libanos Monastery and learn about the history behind this very important church of the country. Wander around the church, visit the museum that holds its royal treasures, and continue to the Portuguese Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in Ethiopia. Along the way, take in views from Mount Entoto, watch the vibrant activities of local towns, and enjoy the landscape of the Jema Valley.

Have lunch at a beautiful spot on the rim of the Jema Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos, Mount Entoto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Jema Valley

Pick up from your hotel or from the airport with your guide and driver, then drive to the northwest of Ethiopia.
On the way, see Addis Ababa, the capital, from Mount Entoto. The Entoto area is known for its indigenous and eucalyptus trees, the "lung of Addis".
See and enjoy the vibrant activities of the people in different towns before reaching Debre Libanos Monastery.
On arrival, visit the inside part of the church and learn about its history and the reason behind building it.
Go to the museum in the church compound, which contains the treasures of the church.
Head to one of the oldest bridges in Ethiopia, the Portuguese Bridge. Baboons are also usually found in this area.
Have lunch at a beautiful spot on the rim of the Jema Valley.
Drive back to Addis Ababa and arrive around 4:00 pm.