1-Day Trip Debre Libanos Monastery & Portuguese Bridge

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick up from your hotel in Addis Ababa.

Drive north through the Ethiopian highlands with scenic views of villages and farmland.

Arrive at Debre Libanos Monastery:

Visit the main church, built in honor of Saint Tekle Haymanot, one of Ethiopia’s most revered saints.

Explore the monastery museum with religious artifacts and manuscripts.

Learn about the monastery’s role in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.

Afternoon:

Continue to the Portuguese Bridge, a historic 16th-century stone bridge overlooking the Jemma River Gorge.

Short hike to enjoy spectacular views, waterfalls, and wildlife spotting (including Gelada baboons and endemic bird species).

Scenic drive back to Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Debre Libanos Monastery (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.