Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

10-Hour Dendera and Abydos Tour from Luxor with Temple Entry

10 Hours Round trip from Qism Qena Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the ancient Egyptian treasures of Abydos Temple
  • 02 See the colourful Temple of Hathor at Dendera, one of the best-preserved in Egypt
  • 03 Admire the beautifully preserved paintings of gods and pharaohs at the Osiris Temple
  • 04 Enjoy a private day trip from Luxor with a qualified Egyptologist guide

Explore Ancient Egypt's history on a day trip from Luxor to the temples of Dendera and Abydos. Visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples, and continue to Abydos to discover its deep historical and cultural significance. With your guide providing context throughout the journey, you can better appreciate the well-preserved complex, colourful decoration, and remarkable temple art at these important sites.

Explore Ancient Egypt's history on a day trip from Luxor to the temples of Dendera and Abydos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Luxor, Qena, Abydos, Dendera
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dendera and Abydos Temple Exploration

  • Meet your guide, who will pick you up from your hotel or cruise in Luxor.
  • Visit Dendera Temple.
    • Temple of Hathor: Best-Preserved Ancient Egyptian Temple - The Temple of Hathor is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Dendera, about 60 kilometres north of Luxor. Built during the Ptolemaic period, the temple was dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, joy, and motherhood. Visitors can explore the well-preserved complex, which includes several buildings, courtyards, and halls, and admire the colourful frescoes and carvings depicting scenes and symbols related to ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. The temple is a must-see destination for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and culture.

  • Head to the Abydos Temple.
    • Discover Abydos Temple: Ancient Egyptian God of the Underworld - A concise and informative title that emphasizes the focus on Abydos Temple, its dedication to the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld, and the historical and cultural significance of the site.

    • Osiris Temple at Abydos: Beautifully Preserved Paintings of Gods and Pharaohs - A concise and informative title that highlights the focus on Osiris Temple at Abydos, the beautifully preserved paintings of the gods and pharaohs on its walls, and the historical and cultural significance of the site.

  • Drop-off at the hotel.
Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Osiris Temple at Abydos, Luxor

Where this trip takes you

Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Osiris Temple at Abydos, Luxor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Qism Qena 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers by private A/C model vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees to the Dendera and Abydos temples

What's Not Included

  • Any optional tours
  • Tipping
  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Nothing special

Know before you go

  • Dendera Temple is one of the most beautiful Egyptian Greco-Roman temples. It is one of the most magnificent Egyptian temples for preserving its colours and decorations. It is about 60 km from Luxor. The Temple of Abydos, with the ancient Egyptian temples of King Ramses II and his father Seti I, is one of the most beautiful, spiritual, and energetic Pharaonic temples.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, مصر
Tour start
Qism Qena, Qena, Qena Governorate 1455046, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Qism Qena.

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