6-Hour Abydos and Dendera Temple Tour from Luxor

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, home to beautifully preserved ancient paintings
• 02 Visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, dedicated to the goddess of love and joy
• 03 Enjoy personalized attention and insightful commentary from your knowledgeable guide
• 04 Travel comfortably between the sites in an air-conditioned vehicle

Experience the ancient wonders of Egypt on a guided tour to Abydos and Dendera. Explore the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, renowned for its beautifully preserved paintings of Gods and Pharaohs, then continue to the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, dedicated to the goddess of love and joy. Travel comfortably with a knowledgeable guide who will share insightful commentary throughout the journey. If time permits, you can also customize your itinerary to discover more of Luxor's rich heritage, cuisine, and shopping.

The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, Dendera

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Visit the Temple of Seti I in Abydos

• Your tour guide will be waiting for you.
• They will be holding a sign that says booking2egypt, so you do not need to look for them; they will be waiting for you and will find you.
• Your guide will give you full attention from the moment your tour starts.
• Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about everything along the way and other aspects of your tour that may interest you.
• First, visit Abydos, where the ancient Egyptians believed that the god, Lord of the Underworld, was buried. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramses II. It is known as the Temple of Seti I and 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.

2

Day 02

Discover the Temple of Hathor in Dendera

• Visit the Temple of Hathor, the goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, which lies north of Luxor.
• Travel back to your hotel in comfort. Luxor has so much to see, feel, eat, and buy, so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary, just let us know what you are interested in, and we will arrange it for you.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
• All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
• Expert tour guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping

Know before you go

• Luxor has so much to see, feel, eat, and buy, so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary, just let us know what you are interested in, and we will arrange it for you.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

5WM9+WH, El Balyana, Sohag Governorate 1611020, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.