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10 Best Monastery & Cave Church Tours In Ethiopia

Ethiopia's standouts.

The 10 most popular monastery & cave church tours in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.

10 Best Monastery & Cave Church Tours In Ethiopia

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

Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds - Debre Libanos: Saint Tekle Haymanot, Tombs, and Church Buildings You Can Feel

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge, with Blue Nile Gorge views, gelada monkeys, birds, coffee, and lunch.

“This is a must do! They are very honest and will ensure you are safe and will see the very best of the real Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Don’t trust Hustlers, book through tour agency to ensure you maximise your time and see all the sights Ethiopia has to offer! This trip really made my holiday 🦊👍”

303 reviewsFrom $90.00by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent

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Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour

Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour - Debre Libanos Monastery: centuries of faith and cliffside views

2.Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour

★ 4.5

Day trip from Addis to Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, and a cave church, with endemic primates, lunch, and views.

“Excellent tour, Mig was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I've had an amazing experience in Ethiopia thanks to him. I would definitely recommend this tour again.”

256 reviews8 hoursFrom $94by myGuzo Ethiopia Tours

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Breathtaking Nature, Wildlife and Cave Church Tour – Free Pickups

Breathtaking Nature, Wildlife and Cave Church Tour - Free Pickups - Debre Libanos Monastery: faith, politics, and a 1937 tragedy

3.Breathtaking Nature, Wildlife and Cave Church Tour – Free Pickups

★ 5.0

Entoto Mountains day trip from Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, wildlife and church stops, pickup and lunch included.

“This was a fun tour, but I wish I had known to wear tennis shoes rather than flats. You need better shoes to walk on the rocky trails to see the Rift and to visit the baboons. The ride was long and bumpy, but the views were amazing, and we got a feel for Ethiopian…”

225 reviewsFrom $80.00by myGuzo

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Addis Ababa Monasteries, Wildlife, & Hike Day Trip


Tour 11 monolithic rock churches & museum in Lalibela & cave church with mummies

Tour 11 monolithic rock churches & museum in Lalibela & cave church with mummies - Getting real context from Chris and a local guide style

5.Tour 11 monolithic rock churches & museum in Lalibela & cave church with mummies

★ 5.0

Private 2-day Lalibela tour with transfers: northern rock churches, museum, Yemrehana Krestos cave church with mummies, and St. George.

“Chris was our introduction to Ethiopia! He grew up in the town, so he knows it well. His English was excellent, and he was a patient and careful guide.”

37 reviewsFrom $355.00by Chris Lalibela Tours

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

Debre Libanos Monastery and Jemma River Gorge - Day Tour from Addis Ababa - Portuguese Bridge and the Jemma River Gorge: waterfalls, views, and baboons

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

★ 5.0

Private day tour from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge, with Oromo coffee and Gelada baboons.

“Our family went on this one day trip and had a great time, with the nicest guide. We visited the most beautiful scenery and learned so much more about this wonderful country. Visiting a local farmer and his family we had a taste of homemaRead more”

20 reviewsFrom $272.77by Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours

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Lalibela churches , church museum & Yemrehan kirstose ( cave church)

Lalibela churches , church museum & Yemrehan kirstose ( cave church) - Getting started at 8:00 am: the “easy button” for a long day

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

Day trip on Bahir dar. To visit lake tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls. - Bahir Dar market stop: a quick cultural warm-up

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

★ 5.0

Private day trip from Bahir Dar to Lake Tana monasteries and Blue Nile Falls, with pickup, flexible timing, and fewer crowds.

“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”

16 reviewsFrom $250.00by Mass Ethiopia Tours

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DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife

DAY TRIP TO Debre Libanos Monastery Cave Church Nature and Wildlife - Portuguese Bridge: the quick stop that teaches you how Ethiopia remembers

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

1-Day Tour Old bridge, Monastery,water falls Wildlife,Birds, - Debre Libanos monastery and Tekle Haymanot’s story

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

★ 5.0

Debre Libanos monastery and Portuguese Bridge waterfalls with bird spotting, mountain drive, coffee ceremony, and lunch. Pickup from Addis.

“I have travelled twice with Daily Addis Tours and I had a wonderful time both trips. I felt like they knew exactly what they were doing and were very professional. Everything was well organized and we rarely had an issue with anything. From YonRead more”

9 reviewsFrom $148.85by Daily Addis Tours

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