Discover Day Trip: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge & Bridge in Addis Ababa, Croatia - A unique experience

Join us for a day trip to Debre Libanos, a hidden gem just outside Addis Ababa. Discover sacred history, breathtaking views, and the legacy of Saint Tekle Haymanot in one of Ethiopia’s most important monasteries.

Things to do Day Trip: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge & Bridge

Debre Libanos Monastery & Portuguese Bridge Day Tour Full-Day Guided Cultural and Nature Tour from Addis Ababa Tour Start Time & Pick-Up Location: Start Time: 7:30 AM (recommended) Pick-Up: We will pick you up from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or your hotel within the city. Please be ready 15 minutes before departure. Begin your journey heading north from Addis Ababa through the scenic Entoto Mountains, enjoying views of dense forests and the highland landscape. After approximately 2 hours of driving (110 km), we arrive at Debre Libanos Monastery, one of Ethiopia’s most venerated religious sites. Tekle Haimanot’s Cave & Holy Water: Visit the sacred cave of Saint Tekle Haimanot, the monastery’s founder, and see the holy spring believed to have healing powers. Martyrs’ Memorial: Learn about the tragic 1937 massacre of priests and worshippers by Italian forces, commemorated by a monument near the church. Portuguese Bridge & Blue Nile Gorge: Drive to the nearby 16th-century Portuguese Bridge overlooking the dramatic Blue Nile Gorge. Enjoy breathtaking views, spot Gelada Baboons (Ethiopian endemics), and observe a variety of native bird species.

Included

Teklehaimanot

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Portuguese Bridge

Hotel pick-up or hotel pick-up and drop off.

All entrance fees

ground transportation.

Escorting Guide from Addis Ababa.

Local guide from monastery.

Ethiopian cofee

Bottle water.

Meeting point

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia