Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa

4.9 (22 reviews) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Duration7h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Expert tour guide takes you on a 9-hrs private day trip from Addis Ababa. Enjoy beautiful scenery, visit Ethiopia’s biggest monastery, experience unique culture, and wildlife.

Places to visit and things-to-do include: -
- Debre Libanos Monastery
- Magnificent views of Jemma River Gorge
- Portuguese Bridge (16th Cent AD)
- Seeing Gelada Baboons (indigenous to Ethiopia)
- Cultural Ethiopian coffee ceremony
- Visiting traditional villages

With a free hotel/airport pick up, drive 100 km from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos Monastery. Learn about the Ethiopian Orthodox Church religion with a guided tour of the monastery and its rich museum.

Have yummy Ethiopian cuisine for lunch; enjoying the magnificent views of the Jemma River Gorge.

Tour includes private transport with comfortable vehicle, hotel pick up/drop off, professional tour guide, lunch, Coffee Ceremony, bottled water, on-site tour guides, local family visits, and all related taxes.

Price does NOT include entrance fees, etc.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local on-site guides
  • Bottled water and local snacks in the van
  • Local family visits
  • Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Attendance and Coffee
  • Ethiopian meals at a local restaurant
  • Entrance fees and any other expenses not mentioned in the "Included" list above

What to expect

  1. Debre Libanos Orthodox Church
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Drive 100 km north of Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos Monastery - the biggest monastery of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity in Ethiopia founded in the 13th Century AD.
  2. Portuguese Bridge
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Portuguese Bridge (16th Century AD), explore the spectacular scenery of the Jemma River Gorge, indulge in the local culture of the Oromo people, and see the Ethiopian endemic mammal - Gelada Baboon,

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If your pick-up location is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, here are the easy-to-follow instructions to find your guide at the Addis Ababa Airport on arrival:

Exit the terminal building, start walking straight towards the car parking lot.

Keep an eye out to your LEFT side, you'll notice a large road constructed on a bridge with pillars.

The road bends to the left. That's where you'll find your guide waiting right under the bend in the high road. Look out for a sign with your name!

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you are visiting between June and September, expect wet weather and be prepared accordingly
  • If you are not eating Ethiopian food at small local restaurants, please bring packed lunch with you
  • Women are expected to be fully dressed and cover hairs when visiting the Debre Libanos Monastery

Cancellation policy

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

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