Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor
At a glance
Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor is a 10h private experience in Luxor, Egypt, operated by Nile Holiday. Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $119 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites, Bottled water during the tour, All service charges & taxes.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover two of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient temples on a full-day tour from Luxor. Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera, famous for its vibrant ceiling carvings and unique zodiac reliefs, then continue to the sacred Temple of Seti I at Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious sites. Enjoy a fascinating journey through ancient history with expert guidance and comfortable transportation.
What's included
What's included
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Bottled water during the tour
- All service charges & taxes
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your location in Luxor. Start your day tour (almost 1h30 drive) to the magnificent Dendera Temple one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Originally founded during the reign of Pharaoh Pepi I (2250 BC), the complex was expanded over centuries and reached its final form during the Greco-Roman period.
Explore the breathtaking Temple of Hathor, renowned for its remarkably preserved architecture and vibrant ceiling decorations. Following a meticulous restoration project, centuries of soot were removed to reveal some of the most colorful and impressive ancient paintings still visible today.
Discover the famous Dendera Zodiac, admire the mysterious underground crypts once used to store sacred artifacts and temple records. On the exterior rear wall, view the remarkable reliefs depicting Queen Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion. Enjoy free time to explore at leisure, then continue your journey to the sacred city of Abydos. -
Stop 2 · 1h 30m
Continue (almost 2hours drive) to Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious centers. Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Temple of Seti I, built by King Seti I and completed by his son Ramses II in honor of Osiris, the god of the afterlife and resurrection.
Admire the temple’s exceptionally preserved reliefs and intricate carvings, including the famous Abydos King List, which records the names of Egypt’s pharaohs from the First Dynasty through the Nineteenth Dynasty. Discover the temple’s seven sacred chapels dedicated to Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amun-Ra, Ptah, Seti I, and Re-Horakhty.
Continue to the mysterious Osireion, located behind the temple and believed to symbolize the legendary tomb of Osiris. After your guided visit, enjoy some free time to explore the temple at your own pace before returning to Luxor.
Meeting point
Your Driver or Tour guide will pick you up from your location in Luxor
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A copy of all travelers’ passports is required.
- Pick-up and drop-off location in Luxor, including full name and address.
- An additional supplement applies for all languages except English guide services.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor take?
The experience lasts about 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $119 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites; Bottled water during the tour; All service charges & taxes; Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide; Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return; All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Your Driver or Tour guide will pick you up from your location in Luxor
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Luxor.
