8-Hour Guided Luxor Tour to Abydos and Dendera Temples

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the beautifully preserved paintings of Gods and Pharaohs at Abydos
• 02 Visit the Temple of Seti I, completed by King Ramsess II
• 03 Explore the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, dedicated to the goddess of love and joy
• 04 Enjoy a full-day guided historical journey from Luxor to two ancient temple sites

Discover the fascinating temples of Seti and Dendera on a full-day guided tour from Luxor. Visit Abydos and admire the beautifully preserved paintings of Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple, then continue to Dendera to marvel at the architecture of the magnificent Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. This historical adventure offers a memorable look into ancient Egyptian belief, art, and temple design.

The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Luxor, Sohag, Abydos, Dendera

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Day Trip to Abydos and Dendera Temples from Luxor

• Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover these ancient sites.
• First, visit Abydos, where the ancient Egyptians believed the Lord of the Underworld was buried. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramsess II, and is known as the Temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city, about 420 km south of Cairo in Sohag Governorate, 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.
• Continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, which lies to the north of Luxor.
• Complete your visit and get dropped off at your accommodation in Luxor. End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Bottled water
• Fees and taxes
• Entrance tickets

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.