Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge Day Trips

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more

Want to get out of the city and into nature while exploring deep spiritual history?
The Debre Libanos & Portuguese Bridge Day Tour is the perfect mix of Ethiopia’s natural beauty, spiritual legacy, and historic charm.

Just a short drive north of Addis Ababa, this full-day adventure takes you to one of Ethiopia’s most important religious centers—Debre Libanos Monastery—and to the stunning Portuguese Bridge, perched above the majestic Jemma River Gorge.

You’ll walk where saints once walked, cross a legendary stone bridge, gaze into a breathtaking gorge, and possibly spot Gelada baboons in the wild.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Addis Ababa
Private transportation with professional driver
Choice of packed lunch or traditional meal
Lunch with botteled watet and fruits
All entrance fees (Monastery + Bridge)
English-speaking local guide
Acomodation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pickup: Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Airport pickup: The driver or guide will be holding a sign with your last name on it outside the airport,

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • Addis Ababa (Pass by)

    Morning (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Departure from Addis Ababa: Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel and head north towards Debre Libanos. Mount Entoto: Enjoy scenic views of Addis Ababa as you pass through the Mount Entoto hills. Debre Libanos Monastery: Arrive at the monastery, a significant site of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo faith, and explore its church and museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • Debre Libanos Orthodox Church (Pass by)

    Afternoon (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Lunch at Ethio-Germany Lodge: Enjoy lunch at a local lodge with views over the Jemma River Gorge. Jemma River Gorge: Explore the gorge, a tributary of the Blue Nile, and look for Gelada baboons and various bird species. Portuguese Bridge: Visit the historic Portuguese Bridge, a testament to the area's past, and enjoy panoramic views.

    Admission ticket free
  • Addis Ababa (Pass by)

    Late Afternoon/Evening (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM): Return to Addis Ababa: Begin your journey back to Addis Ababa, allowing for a late afternoon arrival.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Seven Days Ethiopia Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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