Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Portuguese Bridge and the Monastery of Debre Libanos

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Excursion to Portuguese Bridge and Debre Libanos Monastery from Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa Private Escorted Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Jemma Valley

Excursion from Addis Ababa to Portuguese Bridge, Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge by drive with private vehicle and led by professional English speaking tour guide

Portuguese Bridge near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Portuguese Bridge near Addis Ababa
If you are looking for a great way to spend a memorable day around Addis Ababa, you arrived at the right page - keep on reading. 

Visiting Debre Libanos Monastery (Ethiopia's biggest monastery founded in the 13th Century AD), the Portuguese Bridge (16th Century AD), and the Jemma River Gorge in a day trip from Addis Ababa what this excursion is about.

The day trip,  in addition, includes visiting the local people of Oromo at their villages. See how Enjera (Ethiopian national bread) is made. Participate in the cultural event of a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.

Please, note that June, July and August is the rainy season in Ethiopia. It is cloudy and foggy most days. It may not be possible to see the Gelada Baboons. And, please be prepared for the weather accordingly regarding dressings.
 
Women are advised to cover their hairs when visiting the monastery.

Day Tour Price does NOT include: - 
  • Entrance (admission) fees
  • Meals
  • And, any other expense which is not mentioned in the "Included" list above
Please, contact me if you want exact price of the tour.

The tour price includes the following services: - 
  • Comfortable private minivan of 2015 Model equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
  • Fuel (gasoline) and driver's allowance
  • Professional experienced English speaking tour guide (my time as your guide and personal assistant)
  • Family Visits and attendance of Coffee Ceremony
  • Bottled water in the car
  • And, related government taxes
This is a day trip from Addis Ababa to visit Debre Libanos Monastery (Ethiopia's biggest monastery founded in the 13th Century AD), the Portuguese Bridge (16th Century AD), and the Jemma River Gorge.
View of Jemma River Gorge near Debre Libanos Monastery
VIEW OF JEMMA GORGE

The tour includes visiting the local people of Oromo at their villages to see how Enjera (Ethiopia's national bread) is made and to take part at a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.

This is about eight hour’s private day tour from Addis Ababa with a comfortable Toyota Minivan and accompanied with a professional English speaking tour guide.

The day tour includes a drive of 210 km in total. 

The places of visits included during this day trip from Addis Ababa are: -
- Debre Libanos Monastery – 13th Century AD and the biggest in Ethiopia
- Portuguese Bridge (16th Century AD)
- Stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Jemma River Gorge
- Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
- See one of the endemic mammals of Ethiopia – the Gelada Baboon, and
- Visit the villages of the Oromo people
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Muluken Girma on a day trip from Addis Ababa

Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery can be customized to meet visitors’ interests and preferences best. Price of this day trip from Addis Ababa is the same for up to SIX Visitors in a group.

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