Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Denderah and Abydos Tour from Luxor with Seti I Temple

8 Hours Round trip from Luxor Moderate pace

Denderah Temple - Ceiling - recently restored and cleaned

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a ride through picturesque villages towards Qena
02 Stand in awe at the Denderah Temple
03 Visit the temple crypts with reliefs of royal offerings to Hathor
04 Climb the Priest-Staircase to the rooftop, where you find the Denderah Zodiac
05 Study the famous Kings List from Pharaoh Menes to Ramses I
06 Explore the mysterious Osireion, an underground structure behind the temple

Embark on an excursion from Luxor to Qena and visit the mesmerizing Denderah Temple, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess and mother of the Pharaohs. Continue to Abydos to explore the Great Temple of Seti I, a unique L-shaped limestone temple with beautiful decorations and the famous Kings List engraved on its wall. You will also visit the mysterious Osireion, the mythological tomb of the God Osiris.

You will also go to the mysterious Osireion, a submerged structure behind the temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Luxor, Qena, Abydos, Dendera

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Denderah Temple and Abydos Excursion from Luxor

You will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor to begin the tour with a drive south past picturesque villages to the city of Qena.
Visit the Denderah Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to Hathor, Goddess and mother of the Pharaohs, representing maternity, love, and music.
Visit the crypt and the roof, where you will find a copy of the famous Denderah Zodiac; the original was unceremoniously blasted out of the ceiling. You will also have time to walk around the temple grounds and surroundings.
Have lunch in a good local restaurant.
Continue to the Great Temple of Seti I in Abydos. Finalized by Ramses II after his father's death, this unique L-shaped limestone temple has beautiful decorations and the famous Kings List from Pharaoh Menes (approx. 3100 BC) to Ramses I (approx. 1293 BC), from which he intentionally left out Pharaohs he did not approve of, such as the invading Hyksos, Akhenaton, Tutankhamun, Ay, and Hatshepsut.
You will also go to the mysterious Osireion, a submerged structure behind the temple.
Finally, return to your Luxor accommodation to end the tour.