Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

6 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a taste of Ethiopia's natural beauty and its ancient history with this day tour to Debre Libanos and the Blue Nile Gorge. You'll visit the Debre Libanos Monastery--an important Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrimage site dating to the 13th century--and spend time out in nature. If you're lucky, you may even see endemic birds and baboons.

Visit Debre Libanos Monastery and the Blue Gorge with a local guide
Get the chance to see local wildlife, including baboons and birds
A lunch of Ethiopian fare will be provided
Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and transfers

What's Included

Lunch

Ethiopian Lunch For Vegan & Veterinarian
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

Alcoholic Beverage
Services which are not mentioned on the inclusion section

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Debre Libanos Orthodox Church

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Portuguese Bridge

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Debre Libanos

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 9 reviews

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Alex was a really good...

Juana_G, Aug 2025

Alex was a really good guide tour. We went to all the places described and he also took me to other places that I wanted to see or stopped where I want it to stop. I really recommend this tour with Alex

An unforgetable and uplifting experience

Michael_M, Jun 2024

The driver was wonderful-even bought me dinner and refused to accept my share. The sights were great too.

What a memorable day!

leilah_H, Jun 2023

What an awesome day! Becki was a great guide and we loved the Ethiopian countryside and highlands. The food was delicious too! We were so happy with this tour!!!!