Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery

Tour Code:   JEX1
Tour Title: Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery

A 110km drive to the North of Addis passing over undulating mountain ranges, shelter for the famous Gelada Baboon & various birds, takes you to Debre Libanos, a monastery complex that sits on a terrace between a cliff and the gorge of one of the tributaries of the Abbay River (the Blue Nile). This tour entails outstanding views of the famous Blue Nile Gorge, and the ancient Portuguese bridge, a stop at a rural village.

Itinerary:
8:00 – 8:15: Gathering and briefing about the tour.
8:20 – 9:50: Drive to DebreLibanos (110km from Addis Ababa).
10:00- 11:40: Visit the 13^th century DebreLibanos monastery
11:50- 12:10: Drive to Ethio-Germany lodge
12:20 – 13:30: Lunch Break
13:40- 15:00 Visit the 17^th century Portuguese Bridge and visit to Blue Nile gorge and Jemma Valley (for different Birds & mammals including the endemic mammal, Gelada Baboon)
15:10 – 16:50: Drive back to Addis Ababa.
15:40- 15: 16: 00: Stop-over at a rural village for local life visit.
17:00 – Arrival in Addis and drop off to your destinationin Addis.
End of service

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD

Our service includes:

• Ground transport using Air Conditioned Mini Bus/Coach Bus including pick-up/drop-off from/to your destination in Addis.
• Entrance fees in all mentioned sites
• English speaking guide
• 1 liter of mineral water
• Lunch & Coffee

 Our service excludes:

• Any accommodation
• Any alcoholic drinks
• Any personal expenses
• Tipping for guide and driver