Debre Libanos Monastery & Portuguese Bridge Excursion

Overview

Available languages

English

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Should you wish to do an excursion outside Addis Ababa, this tour with a 110km drive to the North of Addis, passing over undulating mountain ranges, takes you to.

Shelter for the famous Gelada Baboon & various birds, Debre Libanos is a monastery complex that sits on a terrace between a cliff and the gorge of one of the tributaries of the Abbay River (the Blue Nile).

This monastery is a living witness for one of the largest single acts of mass Christian martyrdom in the 20th century, where in 1937 Italian soldiers serving the fascist regime of Benito Musosolini slaughtered some 300 Ethiopian monks at one of this Ethiopia’s holiest religious site.

This tour entails outstanding views of the famous Blue Nile Gorge and the ancient Portuguese bridge, a stop at a rural village to see their life style and local drink, with beer tasting at the oldest brewery in Addis Ababa.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Alcoholic Beverages

Soda/Pop

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Addis Ababa

We will pick you up from your destination and drive north of Addis Ababa.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Debre Libanos Orthodox Church

After a good 2 hour driver, you will arrive at Debre Libanos monastery complex. You will visit the monastery, meet priests, spend some time around to view the famous Gelada Baboon & various birds.

2 hours • Admission Included