This is a day trip to Debre Libanos monastery founded in the 14th C by a holy man named St. Tekle Hayimanot. The monastery is belongs to Ethiopian Orthodox church and is the main pilgrimage site in the country. Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jema river gorge, the endemic Gelada baboons and the 16th c Portuguese bridge built on a small river to connect Addisb Ababa with the other side of the nearby regions.
At any accommodation site or Bole int'l airport
we pick you up at any place you are located in and around Addis Ababa like at your hotel, guest house etc or Bole int'l airport then driving in the southern direction that connects Addis Ababa to the major historical route.
On arrival to the monastery, which is the main pilgrimage site of Ethiopian Orthodox faithfuls. we start visiting the church and the museum equipped with ancient religious manuscripts and different kinds of church ecclesiastical objects. Then drive back to the beautiful scenery of Jema river valley, endemic Gelada Baboons, and 16th C Portuguese bridge.
After lunch, back to Addis Ababa on the same road we had in the morning, after having tea or coffee, drop you any place you desire.
Drop you at your hotel or Bole int'l airport.
End of our service
Any place you want to be get dropped
-Entrance fee
-English speaking guide
-Bottle of water/pax
-Tea/Coffee
-Car rental
-Gov. Tax
-picks up and drops off
-1 bottle of water /pax, soft drink, juice and etc
-All meals
-Shoping expenses
-Accomodation
-Insurance
-Flight fare and so on
As I am working in the travel business, I work from Monday- Sunday. But in the month of May 2023, I am not available in Addis Ababa for I fly to Gondar. In case if your are coming there by that month, I can arrange you all the necessary things for the city tour of Gondar and trekking or day trip to the Simen mountains NP.
Also, I'm happy to create a special itinerary for you and your family, friends or loved ones up on your request. Thus, please feel free to contact me at any time when you schedule to travel Ethiopia.
A JOURNEY FOR A PURPOSE!
Available any time of the year
As we visit the church
-women are advised to cover their head with scarf but mot obligatory for tourist
-Hat is not allowed in side the church
-No smoking
-Take off your shoes before entering to the church.
-Wear trekking shoes