Addis Ababa 7-8 Hour Tour: Debre Libanos Monastery and Cave, Portuguese Bridge, Blue Nile Gorge, and Entoto Mountain
by MyGuzo
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This 7 to 8 hour tour starts with a visit to Debre Libanos Monastery, founded in 1284 by Saint Abune Tekle Haymanot. The monastery is located in a steep river canyon and includes a cave church. The current church building has a domed roof with stained-glass windows and remains an active pilgrimage site. The visit lasts about one hour. Next, the tour stops at the Portuguese Bridge, a narrow stone-arch bridge built in the 1890s in the style of old Portuguese bridges. The bridge crosses a gorge where a cascade flows beneath it during the rainy season. Afterward, the route continues to the Jemma River Gorge, the starting point of the African Great Rift Valley. The road descends steeply to the Blue Nile Gorge, which lies about one kilometer below, offering views of the landscape and two bridges crossing the river. Visitors may see gelada baboons near the gorge, though sightings are not guaranteed. The tour then passes by Entoto Maryam Church, the first church built in the Addis Ababa area, known for its traditional Ethiopian church architecture and quiet setting. The final stop is at Mount Entoto, situated at nearly 3,300 meters above sea level, where visitors can view large sections of Addis Ababa spread out below. The tour includes local guides, ground transportation with a car and driver, pickup and drop-off anywhere in Addis Ababa, lunch with bottled water and hot drinks, entrance fees to museums and churches, and an English-speaking guide. Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, and gratuities are not included.
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Debre Libanos Orthodox Church
Founded in 1284 by Ethiopian Saint Abune Tekle Haymanot, Debre Libanos is located in a steep river canyon. It became the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's political center and hosted the first Portuguese mission in 1520. The original church was destroyed by the Italian army in 1937, killing 800 monks and worshippers. The present church has a domed roof with stained-glass windows and remains a pilgrimage site.
60 min
Portuguese Bridge
The stone-arch Portuguese Bridge was built in the 1890s by Ras Darge in old Portuguese style, though locals believe it dates to the 16th century. The narrow bridge offers a striking view, and during the rainy season, a cascade flows under it.
60 min
Debre Libanos Orthodox Church
This stop includes views of the Jemma River Gorge, the start of the African Great Rift Valley. The road here descends steeply about 1 kilometer down to the Blue Nile Gorge. The route includes spectacular views and crosses two bridges over the river.
60 min
Entoto Maryam Church
The tour drives by Entoto Maryam Church, the first church built in the Addis Ababa area. It features traditional Ethiopian church architecture and is set in a calm, quiet compound.
15 min
Mount Entoto
At nearly 3,300 meters altitude, Mount Entoto is the original site of Addis Ababa's founding. This hill offers broad views over large parts of the city below.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Addis Ababa 7-8 Hour Tour: Debre Libanos Monastery and Cave, Portuguese Bridge, Blue Nile Gorge, and Entoto Mountain
by MyGuzo
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220Overview
This 7 to 8 hour tour starts with a visit to Debre Libanos Monastery, founded in 1284 by Saint Abune Tekle Haymanot. The monastery is located in a steep river canyon and includes a cave church. The current church building has a domed roof with stained-glass windows and remains an active pilgrimage site. The visit lasts about one hour. Next, the tour stops at the Portuguese Bridge, a narrow stone-arch bridge built in the 1890s in the style of old Portuguese bridges. The bridge crosses a gorge where a cascade flows beneath it during the rainy season. Afterward, the route continues to the Jemma River Gorge, the starting point of the African Great Rift Valley. The road descends steeply to the Blue Nile Gorge, which lies about one kilometer below, offering views of the landscape and two bridges crossing the river. Visitors may see gelada baboons near the gorge, though sightings are not guaranteed. The tour then passes by Entoto Maryam Church, the first church built in the Addis Ababa area, known for its traditional Ethiopian church architecture and quiet setting. The final stop is at Mount Entoto, situated at nearly 3,300 meters above sea level, where visitors can view large sections of Addis Ababa spread out below. The tour includes local guides, ground transportation with a car and driver, pickup and drop-off anywhere in Addis Ababa, lunch with bottled water and hot drinks, entrance fees to museums and churches, and an English-speaking guide. Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Debre Libanos Orthodox Church
Founded in 1284 by Ethiopian Saint Abune Tekle Haymanot, Debre Libanos is located in a steep river canyon. It became the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's political center and hosted the first Portuguese mission in 1520. The original church was destroyed by the Italian army in 1937, killing 800 monks and worshippers. The present church has a domed roof with stained-glass windows and remains a pilgrimage site.
60 min
Portuguese Bridge
The stone-arch Portuguese Bridge was built in the 1890s by Ras Darge in old Portuguese style, though locals believe it dates to the 16th century. The narrow bridge offers a striking view, and during the rainy season, a cascade flows under it.
60 min
Debre Libanos Orthodox Church
This stop includes views of the Jemma River Gorge, the start of the African Great Rift Valley. The road here descends steeply about 1 kilometer down to the Blue Nile Gorge. The route includes spectacular views and crosses two bridges over the river.
60 min
Entoto Maryam Church
The tour drives by Entoto Maryam Church, the first church built in the Addis Ababa area. It features traditional Ethiopian church architecture and is set in a calm, quiet compound.
15 min
Mount Entoto
At nearly 3,300 meters altitude, Mount Entoto is the original site of Addis Ababa's founding. This hill offers broad views over large parts of the city below.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.