Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor

4.2 (15 reviews) Luxor, Egypt
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover two of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient temples on a full-day tour from Luxor. Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera, famous for its vibrant ceiling carvings and unique zodiac reliefs, then continue to the sacred Temple of Seti I at Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious sites. Enjoy a fascinating journey through ancient history with expert guidance and comfortable transportation.

Options

Car & Egyptologist Guide

Private Transfer: Entry fees to historical sites
Non-English speaking tour guide (optional)
Optional: English speaking Egyptologist tour Guide
Entrance Fees (EGP300 Dendera Temple, EGP220 Abydos Temple (Payable by Credit card).
Private Transfer
Duration: 10 hours
Bottled water
Vehicle : Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car
Included: Entry fees to historical sites
English speaking Egyptologist tour guide
Pick up & drop off
Pickup included

Premium Private Guided Tour

optional: Non-English speaking tour guide (optional)
Duration: 10 hours
Bottled Water
Vehicle: Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car
Included: -: Entry fees to historical sites
English speaking Egyptologist tour guide
Traffic Permission
A/C Modern Car
Professional Driver
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • All service charges & taxes
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Dendera Temple of Hathor
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your location in Luxor. Start your day tour (almost 1h30 drive) to the magnificent Dendera Temple one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Originally founded during the reign of Pharaoh Pepi I (2250 BC), the complex was expanded over centuries and reached its final form during the Greco-Roman period.
    Explore the breathtaking Temple of Hathor, renowned for its remarkably preserved architecture and vibrant ceiling decorations. Following a meticulous restoration project, centuries of soot were removed to reveal some of the most colorful and impressive ancient paintings still visible today.
    Discover the famous Dendera Zodiac, admire the mysterious underground crypts once used to store sacred artifacts and temple records. On the exterior rear wall, view the remarkable reliefs depicting Queen Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion. Enjoy free time to explore at leisure, then continue your journey to the sacred city of Abydos.
  2. Temple Of Seti I
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Continue (almost 2hours drive) to Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious centers. Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Temple of Seti I, built by King Seti I and completed by his son Ramses II in honor of Osiris, the god of the afterlife and resurrection.
    Admire the temple’s exceptionally preserved reliefs and intricate carvings, including the famous Abydos King List, which records the names of Egypt’s pharaohs from the First Dynasty through the Nineteenth Dynasty. Discover the temple’s seven sacred chapels dedicated to Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amun-Ra, Ptah, Seti I, and Re-Horakhty.
    Continue to the mysterious Osireion, located behind the temple and believed to symbolize the legendary tomb of Osiris. After your guided visit, enjoy some free time to explore the temple at your own pace before returning to Luxor.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your Driver or Tour guide will pick you up from your location in Luxor

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A copy of all travelers’ passports is required.
  • Pick-up and drop-off location in Luxor, including full name and address.
  • An additional supplement applies for all languages except English guide services.

Cancellation policy

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

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