Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Ancient Temples Tour from Luxor with Abydos and Dandara

1 Day Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Luxor Temple, one of ancient Egypt's most significant religious centers
02 See the beautifully preserved wall paintings at the Temple of Osiris in Abydos
03 Explore Abydos, where Osiris, lord of the underworld, was believed to be buried
04 Discover the Temple of Hathor at Dandara, dedicated to the goddess of love and joy

Explore the ancient temples of Southern Egypt from Luxor on this full-day tour. Visit Luxor Temple, one of the largest and most significant religious centers in ancient Egypt, then travel to Abydos to see the Temple of Osiris, famed for its beautifully preserved wall paintings of gods and pharaohs. Continue to Dandara to discover the Temple of Hathor, the goddess of love and joy, considered the largest and most impressive building in the religious complex.

The paintings of the gods and pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved artefacts in Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Luxor, Abydos, Dendera

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Luxor, Abydos, and Dandara Temples

Get picked up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the ancient sites.
Visit Luxor Temple, constructed over hundreds of years by Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and other pharaohs. Luxor Temple was the largest and most significant religious center in ancient Egypt.
Travel to Abydos city, where the ancient Egyptian god Osiris, lord of the underworld, is believed to be buried. The Temple of Osiris was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramses II, and came to be known as the Temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city, about 420 km south of Cairo 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 artefacts in Egypt.
Continue to Dandara to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple was previously known as the Castle of Sistrum, or the House of Hathor. The stunning Temple of Hathor is considered the largest and most impressive building in the religious complex.