Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day Dendera and Abydos Temple Tour from Luxor

1 Day Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Abydos Temple, built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramsess II
02 See beautifully preserved paintings of gods and pharaohs at the Osiris Temple
03 Visit Dendera's Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and joy
04 Discover two of Egypt's most prominent ancient temples in one day from Luxor

Drive north from Luxor to explore two of Egypt's most prominent temples in a single day. Visit Abydos Temple, dedicated to the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld, and continue to Dendera to see the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. Admire some of the best-preserved temple reliefs in Egypt, with full colour still visible on the walls.

Admire some of the best-preserved temple reliefs in Egypt, with full colour still visible on the walls.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Luxor, Abydos, Dendera

Languages English, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abydos and Dendera Temple Excursion from Luxor

Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover these ancient sites.
First, visit Abydos. In ancient Egyptian belief, the god of the underworld was believed to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramsess II, and it 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.
Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, which lies north of Luxor.