- Debre Libanos Monastery Museum - Debre Libanos suffered great destruction during the invasion of Ahmed Gragn when one of his followers, Ura’i Abu Bakr, set it on fire 21 July 1531, despite the attempts of its community to ransom the church. Although the Ichege intervened to protect the Gambos during the reign of Sarsa Dengel the buildings were not completely rebuilt until after the visit of Emperor Iyasu the Great in 1699.
- Portuguese Bridge - It was actually built at the turn of the 19th century by Ethiopians, albeit in the old Portuguese style. The narrow span makes a pretty picture and the gushing (in the rainy season) cascade just below it is even more impressive.
- Professional English-speaking guide service
- Car expenses covered, including driver’s allowance and fuel
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch included
- All governmental taxes included
- Any alcoholic drinks
- Any other expenses
- Breakfast
- Dinner
This journey, spanning 9 hours (including an additional hour for mealtime), escorts you to one of Ethiopia’s most ancient and remarkable monastery sites. The monastery complex is positioned on a platform, set between a cliff and the ravine of a tributary of the Abbay River. Today, none of Debre Libanos’s original buildings remain intact, though David Buxton hinted at hidden treasures waiting to be discovered amongst the neighboring cliffs. Modern-day structures encompass the church structured over Tekle Haymanot’s grave, established in 1961 under the directive of Emperor Haile Selassie; the moderately aged Church of the Cross, where Buxton was informed a part of the True Cross is conserved; and five religious educational institutions. The cliff-side cave where the ascetic resided is also proximate. This tour also features visits to the Portuguese Bridge and The Jemma River.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
