Egypt · Archaeology

Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the ancient temples of Abydos and Dendara on a private day tour from Luxor
  • 02 Explore Abydos Temple, associated with Osiris, god of the underworld
  • 03 See the Temple of Hathor at Dendara, known for its well-preserved colours
  • 04 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide
  • 05 Enjoy included entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water
  • 06 Benefit from hotel or Nile Cruise pickup and drop-off in Luxor

Discover two of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable temple complexes on a private day tour from Luxor to Abydos and Dendara. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide as you explore Abydos, closely associated with Osiris, and admire the beautifully preserved reliefs and ancient artwork that make this site so significant.

Continue to Dendara to visit the Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, where vivid colours are still visible on the walls. With private transport, entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers a comfortable and enriching way to experience two extraordinary archaeological sites in a single day.

Discover two of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable temple complexes on a private day tour from Luxor to Abydos and Dendara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, Dendera
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

At 7:00 am Pickup from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor Licensed Tour guide then you will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle to Abydos city Drive north from Luxor for a day to see two of the most complete temples in Egypt.

Abydos Temple is dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld.

Arrival Abydos Start your day Tour discovering the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos Temple. Temple of Hathor at Dendara may be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls Temple around 135 km from Luxor , the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I.

It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor . The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.Then continue to Dendara to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy.

The temple is located in Dendara which is situated at the north of Luxor at the end of the Tour transfer back to the hotel in Luxor .

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. 4 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Bottle Water
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • private tour
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Tipping

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will pick you up at the hotel lobby. The driver will wait for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Luxor.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Luxor.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Luxor..

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