Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

11-Hour Abydos and Dendera Temple Tour from Luxor

11 Hours Round trip from Luxor Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Temple of King Seti I in Abydos
02 Admire the sacred Temple of Hathor in Dendera
03 View beautifully preserved paintings of gods and pharaohs at Abydos
04 Explore two of the most complete and well-preserved temples near Luxor

Sign up for a day tour and discover two of the most complete and well-preserved temples near Luxor. Admire the fine carvings of Egyptian gods and pharaohs at the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, where some of the most beautifully preserved wall paintings in Egypt can still be seen. Then visit Dendera's Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and joy.

Admire the fine carvings of Egyptian gods and pharaohs at the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, where some of the most beautifully preserved wall paintings in Egypt can still be seen.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, Dendera

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abydos and Dendera Temple Discovery

Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Luxor to discover two of the most beautiful temples.
Visit Abydos. An ancient Egyptian belief holds that God, the Lord of the underworld, is buried here. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramesses II. Also known as the Temple of Seti I, it is located in Abydos city, about 420 km south of Cairo in Suhag 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.
Continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, situated north of Luxor.
Drop off at your hotel.