Explore Debre Libanos Monastery: Discover history, stunning stained glass, and sacred sites on a captivating day trip from Addis Ababa.
Explore Debre Libanos Monastery: Discover history, stunning stained glass, and sacred sites on a captivating day trip from Addis Ababa.
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Debre Libanos - Discover the Debre Libanos Monastery, a significant Ethiopian Orthodox site.
Visit the church museum to view religious artifacts and Italian firearms.
There is debate regarding the origins of the so-called Portuguese Bridge. Some believe it was constructed in the 16th century by the Portuguese, while others claim it was built by Ras…
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Debre Libanos - Discover the Debre Libanos Monastery, a significant Ethiopian Orthodox site.
Visit the church museum to view religious artifacts and Italian firearms.
There is debate regarding the origins of the so-called Portuguese Bridge. Some believe it was constructed in the 16th century by the Portuguese, while others claim it was built by Ras Darge, Menelik’s uncle, in the 19th century. After crossing the bridge, turn left along the riverbank until reaching a large rock, perfect for viewing the 600-meter waterfall. Spot the Galada Baboons, which are unique to Ethiopia.
Explore the cave of Tekla Haimanot, the monastery’s founder, and the source of the holy water.
Gain insight into the history of the monastery and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
- Private transportation
- All entrance fees
- Lunch (local food)
- Local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Coffee or tea
- Government tax
- Private transportation
- All entrance fees
- Lunch (local food)
- Local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Coffee or tea
- Government tax
- personal expense like, shopping any alcoholic Drink
- Tips
- personal expense like, shopping any alcoholic Drink
- Tips
Leave Addis Ababa at 7:30 AM. Just over 100 km from the city, Debre Libanos is a top choice for a day trip from the Ethiopian capital. The church is grand, and while the exterior may not be impressive, the stained-glass windows are captivating. Debre Libanos boasts one of Ethiopia’s most fascinating church museums. In addition to typical ecclesiastical…
Leave Addis Ababa at 7:30 AM. Just over 100 km from the city, Debre Libanos is a top choice for a day trip from the Ethiopian capital. The church is grand, and while the exterior may not be impressive, the stained-glass windows are captivating. Debre Libanos boasts one of Ethiopia’s most fascinating church museums. In addition to typical ecclesiastical artifacts, the museum features Italian firearms, large cooking pots, crowns of former emperors and their consorts, musical instruments, and ancient wooden shackles. A fifteen-minute hike up the hills from the monastery leads to the cave of Tekla Haimanot, the monastery’s founder, where the saint is believed to have prayed. This cave is also the source of Debre Libanos’ renowned holy water.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Portuguese Bridge at the Blue Nile Gorge, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views and observe the unique Ethiopian endemic Chelada Baboons. There is also an opportunity to see a variety of Ethiopian bird species.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
