Ethiopia · DEBRE LIBANOS & PORTUGUESE BRIDGE DAY TRIPS
Two hours north of the capital: a monastery on the lip of the gorge, a stone bridge below it, and gelada troops that graze along the edge. These 15 differ on how much walking is involved and whether lunch over the gorge is included.
Review of Addis Ababa’s Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge day tour, with geladas, Portuguese Bridge, cave church, lunch, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide Abi was very good. We loved everything, the monastery, the views from blue Nile gorge were amazing and the food was great! Thankyou for a very memorable day!”
Escape Addis Ababa for Debre Libanos, the Jemma Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, birds, geladas, and sweeping mountain views.
“Despite the the fact that the way we left the city and met other members of our trip was a little bit sophisticated, I really enjoyed the tour. The panoramas, view points, dinner, baboons (!!!!!)... It was really exciting! We also had a traditional coffee stop) The best way to spend a day in Addis Ababa if you're waiting for your flight. Highly recommended!”
Review of the Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery history, Geladas, Blue Nile Gorge views, and practical tips.
“Interesante actividad para descubrir un poco mas la cultura etiope y alejarse de la ciudad Mi guia Kane lo hizo todo segun lo previsto”
Review of the Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma Gorge day tour from Addis Ababa, with Geladas, coffee, local culture, price, and tips.
“Excellent tour to Debre Libros Monastery and the Jemma River Gorge. Also included a stop at a farm. My guides were Abem and Biruk. They were very professional and knowledgeable about the culture and history of Ethiopia. I was picked uRead more”
Review of the Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery visits, Blue Nile Gorge views, hiking, lunch, and Geladas.
“We had an exceptional day organized by Beki. This was our second tour with him and just with the first one, he went above and beyond to make our day another cultural experience. However, he was not able to guide the tour, Beki arrangeRead more”
Review of a private Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery, Portuguese Bridge, baboons, lunch, and coffee ceremony.
“I highly recommend this tour! A complete 10/10. My tour guide Melaku was professional and knowledgeable and as a plus he speaks perfect English, which was helpful as I am a U.S. traveler. Additionally, I am a solo female traveler and I felt 100Read more”
Review of Addis Ababa’s Debre Libanos day trip, with Portuguese Bridge, geladas, tej tasting, Entoto views, and practical booking tips.
“Great tour! We first planned just a quick stop-over in Addis Ababa, but then decided to stay two days to see more than the city. Having a glimpse on life in rural Ethopia was worth the decision, even though this meant a two hour drive out of tRead more”
Visit Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, and Blue Nile Gorge from Addis Ababa with lunch, wildlife viewing, and hotel pickup.
“The driver was wonderful-even bought me dinner and refused to accept my share. The sights were great too.”
Review the Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery history, Blue Nile Gorge views, guides, value, and tips.
“I had an amazing experience with our tour guides Nebeu and Tilahun. wonderful experience! They both shared with us a strong understanding of the history, culture of Ethiopia and it was very informative!!!! The Church was so beautiful and haRead more”
Visit Debre Libanos, see the Jemma Gorge, spot Gelada baboons, and cross Ethiopia’s Portuguese Bridge on an 8 to 9 hour tour from Addis Ababa.
“Very reliable agency. Other travelers cancelled and they made a private tour for me. Excellent communication. Great professional guide. Trip was amazing. Loved it! Recommended!”
Escape Addis Ababa for Debre Libanos, holy caves, Portuguese Bridge, gorge views, Gelada baboons, and countryside scenery in one day.
“We were picked up at our hotel at 7 AM by our courteous and knowledgeable guide, Alex. The drive to the sites took about 2 hours from Addis Ababa through the countryside of Ethiopia where we stopped for photos of the magnificent vieRead more”
Visit Debre Libanos and the Portuguese Bridge from Addis Ababa, with canyon views, Ethiopian lunch, guide service, and transport.
“Joe was a wonderful guide. He maneuvered through the traffic very well and kept us informed about where we were and what we were seeing. I would recommend this trip. It is a long drive but very interesting scenery along the way. The monastery has some beautiful stained glass windows. The canyon with the falls and the Portuguese bridge were absolutely beautiful. Joseph served us a lovely lunch overlooking the canyon.”
Visit Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, and Jemma Gorge from Addis Ababa with lunch, coffee, wildlife, and local insight.
“A fantastic experience at Debrelibanos! Dani, our guide, was very knowledgeable and kind, and Abush was a great driver. The scenery was breathtaking, the Portuguese Bridge was stunning, and seeing baboons in the wild was unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ethiopia”
Review of a private Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos, the Blue Nile Gorge, Jemma River, and Portuguese Bridge.
“What a great day trip with our Mickey and driver Delarosa”
Review of Debre Libanos Monastery from Addis Ababa, with church museum, holy-water cave, Portuguese Bridge, lunch, and baboon spotting.
“If you have an extra day in Addis and would like to get out of town, this is a great day trip to visit a historic monastery and take a short hike to visit the picturesque Portuguese Bridge. Ethio Top Land Tours did an excellent job – the guide LamesRead more”
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