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Overview
This fascinating day tour from Luxor takes you to two of Egypt's most magnificently preserved temples. Accompanied by an expert Egyptologist guide, journey to Dendara to explore the breathtaking Temple of Hathor, renowned for its stunning astronomical ceiling, vibrant colors, and intricate carvings dedicated to the goddess of love and music. Continue to Abydos, one of ancient Egypt's most sacred cities, to discover the magnificent Temple of Seti I, featuring the celebrated Abydos King List - a chronological tableau of pharaohs that has been crucial to understanding Egyptian history. This tour offers a deep dive into ancient Egyptian religion, art, and architecture, showcasing some of the best-preserved temple complexes away from the main tourist crowds.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Air-conditioned vehicle
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Dendera Temple of Hathor
2h · Admission ticket included
You will be picked up at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide to begin your journey to Dendera.
Dendera is located about 60 kilometers north of Luxor on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite the town of Qena. The Temple of Dendera is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in southern Egypt. Dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of maternity and love, the temple is renowned for its vivid wall paintings, intricately decorated ceilings, and grand entrance.
Evidence suggests that the site’s sacred significance dates back to the Old and New Kingdoms, reflecting its long-standing holiness. The current temple structure, however, was built during the Greek period and expanded during the Roman era—with the birth house (Mamisi) dating back to the Late Period. Your private guide will explain the temple’s most important sections and the meanings behind its exquisite reliefs.
Temple of Rameses II
2h · Admission ticket included
You will visit the archeological site of Abydos. The site is always famous for being the cult of Osiris and Isis. It is also the place for many temples and tombs. Touring the site of Abydos, visitors will have the chance to see the major attractions there such as the temple of Osiris, the temple of Seti I, and the temple of Ramses II. You will visit the main attractions in the company of your Egyptologist guide who will tell you the history of the temples and explains the walls and columns reliefs
After an unforgettable day, you’ll be comfortably transferred back in your private vehicle to your hotel in Aswan, marking the end of your enriching excursion with Your Egypt Tours.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
8:00 am (Earlier or later departures are available from centrally located Cairo or Giza hotels)
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
