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Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
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Overview
Duration
9h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
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.
What to remember
Important info
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
What's included
Private transportation. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Local on-site guides. Bottled water and local snacks in the van. Local family visits. Professional experienced English speaking tour guide. Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Attendance and Coffee. Ethiopian meals at a local restaurant
What's not included
Entrance fees and any other expenses not mentioned in the "Included" list above
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours
Meeting Point
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (if visitors are just arriving) OR from any hotel, lodge, or place of stay in Addis Ababa