Private Tour

Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge Day Trips

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Addis Ababa

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 Not Applicable

Debre Libanos Orthodox Church

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 Not Applicable

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

Pickup points

Sowirad Hotel

Ring Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Foyat Hotel

Bole Brass Near British School Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Abat Coffee And Guest House

2221 Cameroon Street Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Airport Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Orange River

Bole Homes Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

Cameroon Street BL 03 721 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Bole Skygate Hotel

Bole Sub City Woreda 13 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

AM Guest House

Bole International Airport Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Yabem Guest House

Africa Avenue Addis Ababa Ethiopia

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