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The 15 Best Ethiopian Monastery Tours

15 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $90

Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds - Debre Libanos, Ethiopia’s historic monastery complex
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Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

1.Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $90Our pick

Review of a day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, Blue Nile Gorge, Geladas, coffee, and Ethiopian lunch.

“Thanks guys, we had a great trip out. It is a special thing you do to allow tourists an insight into the rural areas and day to day of ethiopian life. Thanks again. 😊👍”

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Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa - The Portuguese Bridge above Jemma River Gorge
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Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge – Day Tour from Addis Ababa

2.Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge – Day Tour from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $272

Review the Debre Libanos and Jemma Gorge day tour from Addis Ababa, with monastery history, Gelada baboons, Oromo culture, lunch, and coffee.

“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”

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Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls. - Entering the monasteries around Lake Tana
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Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

3.Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $250

Review of Bahir Dar’s private Lake Tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls day trip, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, and value.

“Mass, the guide, now friend is one of a kind. The places are mesmerising, got lucky to see a huge snake and birds blooming in color, geese with chicks, some traditional stuff I chose, (my request, nothing is forced upon you), met great pRead more”

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DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife - Walking toward Debre Libanos Monastery
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DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife

4.DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $275

Review of a private Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery, Portuguese Bridge, baboons, lunch, coffee, and mountain views.

“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”

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1-Day Tour Old bridge, Monastery,water falls Wildlife,Birds, - Debre Libanos and the story of Saint Tekle Haymanot
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1-Day Tour Old bridge, Monastery,water falls Wildlife,Birds,

5.1-Day Tour Old bridge, Monastery,water falls Wildlife,Birds,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $148

Visit Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, waterfalls, and Jemma Gorge on a scenic Addis Ababa day tour with lunch and pickup.

“I had a two-day stop over in Addis and contacted Yonas to set up some tours. On Sunday, he arranged for a trip to the Blue Nile Gorge, a couple of hours outside Addis. My driver/guide, Adisu, expertly navigated the Addis traffic and in no timRead more”

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Debre Libanos Monastery & Scenic Portuguese Bridge Tour - Debre Libanos Monastery and Saint Tekle Haymanot
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Debre Libanos Monastery & Scenic Portuguese Bridge Tour

6.Debre Libanos Monastery & Scenic Portuguese Bridge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $103

Review of the Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with monastery visits, Jemma Gorge views, Gelada baboons, lunch, and coffee.

“It was a wonderful trip through which I experienced natural and local life outside the city. The drive takes about two and a half hours. The areas are beautiful — you’ll see nature and culture. It was just the driver, the guide, and me. They were helpful, kind, always smiling, and ready to assist with anything you need, so don’t worry! My tips are: 1. Wear light clothing — the weather will be warm to mild. 2. For me, the journey, the natural scenery, and the local life were more important than the specific sites. 3. I suggested to the guide that he change the car if possible, as it’s…”

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Monastic Marvels Exploring the beauty of Debre Libanos Monastery - Debre Libanos Church and its surprising museum
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Monastic Marvels Exploring the beauty of Debre Libanos Monastery

7.Monastic Marvels Exploring the beauty of Debre Libanos Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Review of Debre Libanos Monastery, Tekla Haimanot’s cave, Portuguese Bridge, gelada baboons, lunch, and Addis Ababa pickup.

“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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Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls - Crossing Lake Tana to the Zege Peninsula
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Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls

8.Private Guided Tours To Bahir Dar Lake Tana Monastery & Blue Nile Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $145

Review of Bahir Dar’s private Lake Tana monastery and Blue Nile Falls tour, with market visit, airport pickup, guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“Great organisation of the two day trip to Bahir Dar! Aman set up a trip for us in a short notice, met up with me in Addis and was checking up if everything is going smoothly. Our local guide was amazing and we had wonderful time!”

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02 Days Addis Ababa & Debre Libanos Monastery, Baboons & Portuguese bridge - The Ethnological Museum occupies a former palace
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02 Days Addis Ababa & Debre Libanos Monastery, Baboons & Portuguese bridge

10.02 Days Addis Ababa & Debre Libanos Monastery, Baboons & Portuguese bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $220

Explore Addis Ababa, Lucy, Entoto, Merkato, Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, and gelada baboons on a two-day Ethiopia tour.

“Zwei von Addis Ethiopia Tours ganz hervorragend organisierte und begleitete Touren, kompetente Tourguides und sichere rücksichtsvolle Fahrer. Jeweils pünktliche Abholung am Hotel, Programmbesprechung, Infos während der Fahrt, Rücksicht Read more”

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Day Trips from Addis Ababa See Monastery, Nature, Animals, Birds - The road from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos
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Day Trips from Addis Ababa See Monastery, Nature, Animals, Birds

Discover Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Jimma Valley - The Portuguese Bridge and Gur River waterfall
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Discover Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Jimma Valley

12.Discover Debre Libanos Monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Jimma Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $158

Review of the Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, and Jimma Valley tour from Addis Ababa, with practical advice on sights, value, fitness, and dress.

“Biruk, our guide in Ethiopia, was an absolute gem. From the moment we met him, he exuded warmth and hospitality. His extensive knowledge of Ethiopia, coupled with his unwavering patience and kindness, made our journey unforgettable. BirRead more”

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Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery - Crossing the Entoto Mountains and Sululta Plains
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Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery

15.Excursion to Debre Libanos Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $153

Review Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge near Addis Ababa, with church history, gelada monkeys, canyon views, hiking, price, and tips.

“We took a tour to Debre Libanos and the Portuguese bridge. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking!!! The tour was very well organized, the staff extremely professional and friendly. Our car was new and comfortable and the driver extremely cRead more”

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