16-Hour Abydos and Dendera Temple Tour from Hurghada with Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the archaeological sites of Dendera
• 02 Learn about the goddess Hathor at the Temple of Dendera
• 03 Marvel at the ceiling of the Dendera Temple
• 04 Admire ruins from ancient Egyptian dynasties

Embark on a 16-hour trip from Hurghada to explore two of Egypt's most remarkable temple complexes. At Abydos, discover the mysteries of Osiris, admire the intricate reliefs of the Seti Temple, and visit the impressive Osireion. Continue to Dendera, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, where Roman decorations appear alongside Egyptian gods in the Temple of Hathor. The experience also includes a beautiful depiction of Queen Cleopatra VII and insights from your guide into ancient rulers and pharaohs.

Discover the Osireion Bath, an impressive building with watery features.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Hurghada, Abydos, Dendera

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Abydos and Dendera Temple Exploration from Hurghada

• Be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada.
• Drive to the Abydos Temple.
• Explore the cult of Osiris and learn about the gateway to the underworld.
• Admire the Seti Temple with its filigree reliefs.
• Discover the Osireion Bath, an impressive building with watery features.
• Listen to your guide's insights about legendary rulers and pharaohs.
• Continue to the Osireion monument, built in honour of Osiris.
• Drive to Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
• See decorations from Roman rulers alongside Egyptian gods.
• Marvel at the temple dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, joy, happiness, and music.
• View a beautiful sculpture of Queen Cleopatra VII.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entrance fees to all mentioned sights
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Bottled water during the tours and transfers
• Egyptologist tour guide
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Tips/gratuities

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Cash
• Sunglasses
• Passport or ID card

Know before you go

• Pickup is available from hotels in Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hurghada, Egypt

Tour start

Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.