From Luxor: Dendera & Abydos Private tour
Dendera Abydos tour from Luxor is a cultural day trip to two of Egypt’s most important ancient cities. Visit the sacred temples of Dendera and Abydos in the Nile Valley and discover the roots of ancient Egyptian civilization with an expert guide.
Please note that we offer private tours and the prices depend on the number of participants in your booking. Small groups are only offered subject to availability.
- Book Online and pay on site
- Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel
- English speaking guide
- Customer support is available 24/7
- Insurance included
| Number of people | Type of car / Private | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Persons | Private car | 120€ p.P. |
| 3 Persons | Mini bus | 100 € p.P. |
| 4 Persons | Mini bus | 80 € p.P. |
| 5 Persons | Mini bus | 70 € p.P. |
| 6 Persons | Mini bus | 60 € p.P. |
| 7 Persons | Mini bus | 55 € p.P. |
| 8 Persons | Mini bus | 50 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| around 10 hours | Individually | Daily | at around 7:00 a.m. |
Step back in time with a Dendera Abydos tour from Luxor, a full-day cultural experience to some of Egypt’s most sacred ancient sites. Travel beyond the usual tourist routes to explore the magnificent temples of Dendera and Abydos, guided by a professional Egyptologist.
This historical journey through the Nile Valley reveals the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt, where gods like Hathor and Osiris were worshipped and where one of the world’s earliest civilizations flourished.
Program of Dendera & Abydos Tour from Luxor
- Tempel von Dendera
- The Temple of Osiris and the Other Temples of Abydos
Overview of the itinerary - Dendera & Abydos Tour from Luxor
| # | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Early morning pick-up from your hotel at around 7:00 am in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, followed by a scenic drive of approximately 65 km to Dendera. |
| 2 | Explore the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, goddess of love and motherhood. Visit the holy lake, sanatorium, Mamisi, and the only surviving image of Queen Cleopatra. Admire the astronomical ceiling scenes and mysterious crypt reliefs guided by your Egyptologist. |
| 3 | Depart Dendera and drive about one hour (approx. 100 km) to Abydos. Enjoy lunch upon arrival before the cultural program begins. |
| 4 | Visit Abydos, one of the most important religious cities of ancient Egypt, dedicated to the god Osiris. Learn about the myth of Horus and Set, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. |
| 5 | Explore the Temple of Abydos and admire its exceptionally well-preserved reliefs, hieroglyphs, floral decorations, the famous Abydos King List, and scenes depicting Pharaoh Ramses II hunting with the crown prince. |
| 6 | Return journey to Hurghada after an informative and culturally rich day, arriving in the evening. |
Description for Dendera & Abydos Tour from Luxor
Your Dendera Abydos tour from Luxor starts early in the morning with hotel pickup at around 7:00 am, heading north through the Nile Valley toward some of Egypt’s most sacred ancient sites.
The first stop is Dendera Temple, a magnificent sanctuary dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, music, and motherhood. This remarkably well-preserved temple, over 2,000 years old, reveals unique features such as the holy lake, healing sanatorium, Mamisi (birth house), underground crypts, and the famous astronomical ceiling. You will also see the rare surviving relief of Cleopatra, explained in detail by your Egyptologist guide.
Afterward, the journey continues for about 100 km to Abydos Temple, where lunch is served before beginning the cultural exploration. Abydos was one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt and the primary cult city of Osiris, god of the afterlife.
Inside the temple, admire exceptionally clear hieroglyphs, floral decorations, and deeply carved reliefs that have survived for millennia. Highlights include the famous Abydos King List and impressive scenes of Ramses II depicted with the crown prince during royal hunting rituals.
After a day rich in history and mythology, you return comfortably to Luxor in the evening.
Explore the ancient temples of Dendera & Abydos – Reserve your tour now!
- All transfers
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist)
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
- Drinks (mineral water & cola) on the bus
- Lunch (Egyptian specialties)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- 0-5 years: free
- 6-11 years: 50% discount
- From 12 years: full price
Payment is made in cash when picked up in:
- Euro
- Dollars
- Swiss franc
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- Tax and insurance are included in the price
