Luxor: Dendera Temple & Abydos Temple Private Day Tour

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.

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