Tour Code: ITO-704/15
Tour name; Excursion tour
Duration; Full day
Transport; surface
Deber Birhan is located 130 kms to north east of Addis Ababa. It is a place of interest in its old and medieval history. Its monastery is believed to have been built 700 years ago and is still giving services. 40kms to the east of Debre Birhan is situated the town of Ankober, founded in the 5th century by Atse Zere Yakob. The founder of Addis Ababa Menelik II has had his settlement there before moving to Entoto and some international affairs have taken place. The Palace ruins are still of big interest.