Dendera and Abydos, Full-Day Private Tour from Luxor

Duration Full Dayfrom Luxor
Group sizeMax. 10 guests Larger groups: price on request
Languages English, German Spanish, French on request
Sites2 TemplesSeti I and Hathor
TransferHotel pickupincluded

About This Tour

Abydos and Dendera are two of the most beautiful and best preserved temples in all of Egypt. Both are several hours by road from Luxor, which is why most tours skip them. We make them the heart of a full-day private tour.

The Temple of Seti I at Abydos has nine sanctuaries and some of the finest carved reliefs in Egypt. The neighbouring Osirion is one of the most mysterious structures of the ancient world.

The Temple of Hathor at Dendera holds the original Dendera Zodiac, the famous astronomical ceiling, and one of the most colourful restored interiors anywhere in Egypt.

Highlights

Temple of Seti I at Abydos with nine sanctuaries
The mysterious Osirion next to the main temple
Temple of Hathor at Dendera, beautifully restored
Dendera Zodiac on the astronomical ceiling
Far from the standard tourist trail

What's Included and Not Included

Included

Licensed local Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
All transfers in private AC vehicle
Bottled water
All taxes and fees

Not Included

Entry tickets to Abydos and Dendera (paid on site)
Lunch
Personal expenses
Tips (voluntary)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1, early morning

Hotel Pickup in Luxor

We pick you up at your hotel and drive about 3 to 3,5 hours north toward Abydos.

Temple of Seti I and the Osirion

Guided tour of the Temple of Seti I and the neighbouring Osirion, one of the most enigmatic structures in Egypt.

Drive to Dendera

We continue toward Qena and stop at the Temple of Hathor at Dendera.

Temple of Hathor at Dendera

Visit including the famous astronomical ceiling, the colourful interior and the Dendera Zodiac.

Return to Luxor

Drive back to your hotel in Luxor.

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup included

We pick you up at your hotel in Luxor in the early morning.