Luxor: Dendera Temple & Abydos Temple Private Day Tour
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Private Luxor tour to Dendera and Abydos. Visit Hathor Temple, Seti I Temple, and explore Egypt’s ancient religious sites with hotel pickup included.
- Destination Luxor
- Duration 8 hours
- Pickup Locations Luxor
- Guide English, German, French
Description
Explore two of Upper Egypt’s most significant and well-preserved ancient sites on this private day tour from Luxor. Departing from your hotel, you’ll journey north along the Nile to visit the remarkable temples of Dendera and Abydos, immersing yourself in Egypt’s rich religious and cultural heritage.
Begin your day with pickup from your hotel in Luxor in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop is the Dendera Temple of Hathor, a stunning and highly preserved complex dedicated to the goddess of love, music, and joy. Marvel at its colorful reliefs and carvings, many retaining their original paint, and explore the temple’s astronomical ceiling, sacred lake, and birth house. Don’t miss the famous zodiac relief, an original of which is housed in the Louvre.
After your visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling traditional Egyptian dishes before continuing your journey to Abydos (approximately 2 hours north). Abydos is one of Egypt’s oldest and holiest sites, revered as the cult center of Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Here, you’ll explore the Temple of Seti I, also known as the Great Temple of Abydos. Admire its unique architectural design with seven sanctuaries, intricate reliefs, and the famous Abydos King List, a chronological list of pharaohs beginning with Menes.
What's included / not included
- Hotel pick up & drop-off
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water during the tour
- Entrance fees to all visited sites
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
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What to bring
- Cash
- Sunglasses
- ID card or Passport
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Sunscreen
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- Babies & Infants
Frequently asked questions
The tour lasts around 8 hours, including the transfers.
This private day tour is available daily, so you can choose any day that suits your schedule.
Pickup begins around 7:00 AM from your hotel in Luxor.
You will visit (entrance fees not included):
- Dendera Temple of Hathor
- Abydos Temple of Seti I
- Dendera Temple of Hathor
- Abydos Temple of Seti I
No. Entrance fees to all visited sites, must be paid on-site.
This allows guests flexibility to choose optional tombs or activities.
This allows guests flexibility to choose optional tombs or activities.
Yes, a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Absolutely. The private format allows flexibility for families and small groups.
A private, air-conditioned vehicle ensures comfort during the tour.
Yes. You will receive complimentary bottled water during the tour.
Absolutely. A licensed Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the day, offering expert insights into history, culture, and ancient Egyptian mythology.
