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Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos and the Portuguese Bridge offers a captivating journey through Ethiopia's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. This full-day excursion takes you to one of the oldest monasteries in the country, showcasing stunning views and remarkable architecture.

  • 🏞️ Visit the ancient Debre Libanos Monastery, founded in the 13th century and later destroyed in 1937 during the Italian occupation.
  • 🌄 Experience breathtaking views of the Blue Nile Gorge, often compared to Arizona’s Grand Canyon, with a deep drop of 1,000 meters.
  • 🐦 Enjoy birdwatching opportunities as you take a short rest at the gorge, keeping an eye out for various bird species native to the area.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Participate in a 1.5 to 2-hour hike across an old commercial bridge leading to a terraced waterfall and caves inhabited by monkeys.
  • 🕍 Explore the octagonal church adorned with glass paintings by the renowned artist Afework Tekle, who also designed windows for the Africa Hall in Addis Ababa.
  • 🖼️ Visit the newly built museum showcasing art treasures from the monastery, enhancing your understanding of its historical significance.
  • 🌉 Marvel at the picturesque Portuguese Bridge, built in the 19th century by Ethiopians in the traditional Portuguese style.
  • ☕ Enjoy included brunch, coffee, and/or tea to enrich your experience throughout the day.
  • 🚐 Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide throughout the journey.
  • 💼 Gratuities and government taxes are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

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Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes

  • Brunch
  • Entrance Fee
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Government taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
We will pick all clients from the hotel,guest house and any other accommodation requested for pick up We will pick all our clients also from Addis Ababa Bole Int Airport based on the flight time We will pick any guests stays in Addis Ababa either from their home or home stays ... Airports:
Return details
We will pick all clients from the hotel,guest house and any other accommodation requested for pick up We will pick all our clients also from Addis Ababa Bole Int Airport based on the flight time We will pick any guests stays in Addis Ababa either from their home or home stays ... Airports:

  • Debre Libanos
    The drive to Debre Libanos leads across the highlands north of Addis Ababa. It offers a glimpse into the lovely village landscape of Ethiopia, and then suddenly drops open into a 1,000 m deep gorge at Debre Libanos. You'll take a short rest at the top of the gorge, keeping your eyes open for various bird species. On a short hike (1.5 to 2 hours), you'll cross an old bridge built for commercial purposes in order to arrive at a terraced waterfall and caves inhabited by monkeys. In the afternoon, we'll visit the sanctuary where the famous monastery of Debre Azbo (later Debre Libanos) was founded in the 13th century and destroyed in 1937 during the Italian occupation. We visit the octagonal church with the glass-paintings of the artist Afework Tekle, who also designed the windows of the Africa Hall in Addis Ababa as well as the newly built museum in which art treasures of the monastery are shown.
  • Portuguese Bridge
    Though local guides insist the small stone-arch Portuguese bridge near Debre Libanos was erected by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it was actually built at the turn of the 19th century by Ethiopians, albeit in the old Portuguese style. The narrow span makes a pretty picture and the gushing (in the rainy season) cascade just below it is even more impressive.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge

    Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    $100
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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