Una gita di un giorno al monastero di Debre Libanos e al ponte portoghese

Liyu adapted the tour to fit my schedule, which was very nice of them. This removed a stress knowing they would wait for me at the airport. My guide (Oli) was really good. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. We stopped at the Portuguese bridge and hung out for a little while before trying to look for the Gelada Baboon. The ones that we found weren't scared of us, so we could get farely close (great for picture taking). We finished off at the Monastery (one of the most important one of Ethiopia).

A day trip to Debre Libanos Monastery and the Portuguese Bridge offers a memorable blend of history, scenery, and culture. The experience feels peaceful, and the breathtaking views along the way. Especially, the Portuguese Bridge visiting experience is immersive for me, and the admission fee is modest, making it a great value. Expect to spend 4–6 hours, including travel and walking. The atmosphere is serene, less crowded. Local staff and guides are friendly. This trip is best for travelers who enjoy heritage sites, nature, and photography. I came to Ethiopia for the first time, and the hospitality and assistance I received from the local staff, driver, and guides exceeded my expectations; they were very cordial.

It was a very unique experience where we got a good taste of authentic Ethiopian culture. We got an informative tour at the monastery and a fun hike with stunning views at the bridge. We also had a few viewpoint stops and saw monkeys. Our guide Oli and driver Danny were very welcoming and accommodating to our requests, needs and desires. The only downside was the road itself as it has a lot of potholes and significant traffic.

The monastery and the Portuguese bridge in and of themselves, are nothing special. But the whole tour with the real impressions from Ethiopia (life in the villages, some customs and traditions) is really worthwhile. Especially with Oli! He is so attentive and hospitable. He has responded to every wish and has completely fulfilled his goal of making a beautiful and informative day for me.

We had an amazing day trip to Debre Libanos and the Portuguese Bridge. Our guide was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and spoke very good English, which made the experience even better. We were able to see everything on the itinerary, including the famous gelada baboons, which was a real highlight. Along the way, they took us to a local restaurant for lunch, and we also enjoyed a honey wine tasting, which was a great cultural touch. Kudoos to the driver as well! Everything was well organized and relaxed. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area.

This was an all day trip which takes about 2 or 2.5 hours each way from Addis. The very sacred Church, which is visited by many Orthodox people from all around, is very interesting , with a historical museum attached, and the Portuguese Bridge is very scenic and striking with cliffs, waterfalls and a troop of Gelada Baboons which are a fascinating endemic family of Baboons which are very peaceful and acclimatized to people. Of course , like any wild animal viewing you have to be lucky in order to have them appear during your visit. I wasn't lucky but the very helpful guide send me photos and videos from a couple of days prior when they were present. The guide and driver were excellent and very attentive and provided useful information. women, be prepared to use squat toilets on the way and the walk to the Bridge and cliffs is very rocky and steep at times. A walking stick is a good idea if you not young and fit! However the guide was great about finding less steep options and lending a hand for balance. The rural markets, people herding their animals, and the farmland was scenic and very typical of most of Ethiopia outside of Addis, including sites of the traditional conical grass roofed houses and Teff and wheat fields. It was super fun to have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with no cutlery or napkins, so be prepared with wet wipes and women with TP!

very good ..nature and country side trip with professional guide. recommended if you are looking for an outside tour of addis