Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge Day Trips
Overview
Available languages
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
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.
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.
Options
Debre Libanos and Blue Nile Gorge Day Trips
Pickup included
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Related Experiences
Operated by Seven Days Ethiopia Tours