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

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.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• 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