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Escape From Addis - Day Trip To Debre Libanos And The Portuguese Bridge

4.918 reviews

  • 32 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

A scenic drive to visit the Debre Libanos monastery, founded in the thirteenth century. Take a tour of the Debre Libanos church and take a short hike to the cave where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years. See the amazing view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge, see the rushing waterfalls, visit the Portuguese Bridge and see the Gelada baboons. - You will drive about 110 km to Debre Libanos. - You will start a tour of the church and the museum. - You will then take a short hike up to the cave church where St. Tekle Haymanot is said to have prayed for 29 years. - Then you will drive to a location where you will have an impressive view of the Abay (Blue Nile) Gorge and take a short hike down to the Portuguese Bridge, the waterfall, and the home of the Gelada baboons. -There is a restaurant near the bridge where you can have lunch . You will return to Addis in the late afternoon.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What's not

  • Video camera

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
East Africa Tour Operator
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Addis Ababa

  • Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 564 experiences we list in Addis Ababa.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 66 of 564.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, stands high on a plateau among eucalyptus-covered hills, with museums, markets, churches and African Union offices.

At around 2,400 metres, Addis Ababa is one of the highest capitals in the world, laid out on the slopes of the Entoto hills. The National Museum of Ethiopia tells the story of human origins through Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old partial skeleton found in the country in 1974, while the Ethnological Museum is housed in a former imperial palace. Holy Trinity Cathedral and Saint George Cathedral are important churches, and Meskel Square hosts large gatherings.

Top-ranked sights in Addis Ababa: National Museum of Ethiopia, Mt. Entoto, IES Ethnographic Museum (Addis Ababa University).

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