Tour Overview

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Duration

9 Hours

Age Range

All ages

Run

Daily

Category

Culture

Guide Language

Free Cancellation

Not Available

Description

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Discover the ancient wonders of Upper Egypt on this full-day guided excursion from Luxor to the temples of Abydos and Dendera. Explore the impressive Seti I Temple at Abydos, renowned for its intricate carvings and colorful reliefs, and visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, famous for its celestial ceiling and Greco-Roman architecture. This cultural journey offers an enriching experience into Egypt’s history and mythology.


Highlights


Visit the Temple of Seti I in Abydos with its beautifully preserved reliefs.


Explore the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, dedicated to the goddess of love, music, and joy.


See the famous Zodiac ceiling and ancient depictions of Cleopatra and Caesar.


Travel comfortably with hotel pickup and drop-off from Luxor.


Guided tour with historical insights into Pharaonic and Greco-Roman Egypt.

What's Included & Excluded

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What's Included

2 items covered

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor.

Air-conditioned vehicle for transfers.

Not Included

4 additional items

Professional Egyptologist guide.

Entrance fees to Abydos and Dendera temples.

Tipping and personal expenses

Meals

Tour Itinerary Itinerary

Step by Step

1
Step 1
Luxor
Denderah

Transfer from Luxor

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive through Upper Egypt’s countryside towards Abydos, approximately 2.5–3 hours away.
Location

City: Luxor

Place: Denderah

Luxor
Denderah
2
Step 2
Luxor
Denderah

Explore Abydos Temple

Visit the Temple of Seti I, one of the most important religious sites in ancient Egypt, famous for its well-preserved hieroglyphs, vibrant reliefs, and the mysterious "Abydos King List," which records the names of many pharaohs.
Location

City: Luxor

Place: Denderah

Luxor
Denderah
3
Step 3
Luxor
Denderah

Visit Dendera Temple and Return to Luxor

Continue to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, known for its remarkable astronomical ceiling, underground crypts, and depictions of Cleopatra VII. Discover the temple’s fascinating blend of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman styles. After exploring, relax on the return drive to Luxor, where you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Location

City: Luxor

Place: Denderah

Luxor
Denderah

Tour Prices

Private tour

Season: December - January

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Price Per Person

$70

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