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Abydos and Dendera Temples: Private Day Tour from Luxor
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Luxor
Explore two of Egypt’s most well-preserved and complete temples: the Abydos Temple, also known as the Seti I Temple, and the Hathor Temple at Dendera. Admire the vibrant colors that remain on their walls during a private, fully guided day tour from Luxor. Enjoy the convenience of a private, door-to-door transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Explore two of Egypt’s most well-preserved and complete temples: the Abydos Temple, also known as the Seti I Temple, and the Hathor Temple at Dendera. Admire the vibrant colors that remain on their walls during a private, fully guided day tour from Luxor. Enjoy the convenience of a private, door-to-door transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Luxor - An Egypt Gift Tours licensed Egyptologist tour guide will collect guests from their hotel or Nile Cruise in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The journey heads north of Luxor for approximately 4 hours, passing through local villages and offering stunning views of daily life en route to Abydos. During the drive, the guide will provide an…
- Luxor - An Egypt Gift Tours licensed Egyptologist tour guide will collect guests from their hotel or Nile Cruise in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The journey heads north of Luxor for approximately 4 hours, passing through local villages and offering stunning views of daily life en route to Abydos. During the drive, the guide will provide an overview of the day’s tour.
- Abydos - Upon arrival at Abydos Temple, visitors will explore a site initially constructed by King Seti I and completed by his son, King Ramesses II, also known as the Seti I Temple. This location was a sacred pilgrimage site for ancient Egyptians, who believed that God Osiris, the lord of the underworld, was buried there. The temple’s walls feature some of Egypt’s most beautifully preserved paintings of Gods and Pharaohs.
- Dendera Temple Complex - The tour continues to Dendera, where guests will visit the exquisite Temple of Hathor, the Goddess of joy, love, and music. The temple is renowned for its massive stone roof, underground passages, and the remarkable relief of Queen Cleopatra and her son Caesarian. Visitors should pay close attention to the astronomical figures and zodiac signs, which contribute to the temple’s fame. The original zodiac is now housed in the Louvre Museum.
- Luxor - Guests will enjoy a comfortable return journey to their hotel in Luxor.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottle of water.
- Hotel/Nile cruise pickup and return service.
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guided tour with an English-speaking Egyptologist.
- Complimentary bottle of water.
- Hotel/Nile cruise pickup and return service.
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guided tour with an English-speaking Egyptologist.
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Lunch is optional in this tour
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra charge.
- Available to drop off Travelers at Luxor west bank hotels with extra charge
- Available to drop-off Travelers at Luxor Airport with extra charge
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Lunch is optional in this tour
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra charge.
- Available to drop off Travelers at Luxor west bank hotels with extra charge
- Available to drop-off Travelers at Luxor Airport with extra charge
Additional Information
- All Hotels/Nile Cruises/Rental Apartment or villa in luxor East Bank.
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
- You will need to carry cash for water, drinks and Tipping to The guide and driver.
- All Hotels/Nile Cruises/Rental Apartment or villa in luxor East Bank.
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
- You will need to carry cash for water, drinks and Tipping to The guide and driver.
Location
Luxor
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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R1681azjasono
Sep 3, 2025
Exceptional - I had Muhamad as my tour guide for this tour. He was amazing. Not only was he the an expert in everything egyptian but he was a very personable guide. Funny, great photographer but also explained and taught what we were seeing in easy terms but also was very thorough. You couldn't have a better guide than Muhammad and our driver was amazing as well. His name was Dandawary. I would be his passenger anyday. Hes safe and effective driver. This tour is a must do in luxor.
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Stowawayprovincetown
Mar 2, 2022
No better way to do it - Incredible tour where not only did we learn loads but it felt like we were held and made very safe the entire time. Moreso, Mohammad our guide was incredibly respected by every community we visited. Highly recommend
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Peteraj6026vn
Oct 31, 2021
The best temples in all of Egypt - By far the most magical experience to be had in Egypt, and best of all you get to experience it with relatively no other tourists. Hani suleiman was my guide for this jam packed full day tour of abydos and dendara. Two of the most exquisite temples that ancient Egypt has to offer. In fact it is my fourth time in Egypt and my sole wish to experience these temples. I was not disappointed as dendara alone boasts the most amazing standing roof of any temple in Egypt full of restored colours and glory. I highly recommend every traveller to experience this wonderful piece of ancient history and hopefully you are lucky to have Hani as your personal private guide for the day!
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L4340usalexanderk
Apr 23, 2021
Two great places! - I really wanted to see Abydos, and was not disappointed! Dendera was great too! My tour guide Mohammed was great!
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Ricardoboto
Apr 2, 2019
Amazing hidden pearls of Upper Egypt - I traveled alone for 10 days in Egypt and I saw most of the temples and sights that there is to see, at least the most famous, from Cairo to Aswan. It was a all package but unfortunately these two temples were not included on that package, so I arranged to include an extra day for this two temples and I can say it was two of the most beautiful temples I saw. the conservation and the colours are just breath taking. And since they are not in the way of the rest of the sights it's mostly empty and you can take your time and pace to appreciate it all. I went with an amazing tour guide called Mona. I highly recommend you to book this tour and request for her to be your guide. She's very knowledgeable, friendly and she know's how to make you feel as if you were the king in the hold days wondering on your own temple and history. I was lucky enough to have her as well to visit all Luxor (east and west bank) (I'll leave the link for that tour in the end of this comment). Here is the only temple where you can see such vibrant colours and also see some carvings of Cleopatra. And if my words are not enough I'll leave some photos I took on my visit so you can consider include this on your next trip to Egypt.
Link to Luxor tours: https://www.tripadvisor.com.br/Attraction_Review-g294205-d15814942-Reviews-Egypt_Gift_Tours-Luxor_Nile_River_Valley.html?m=19905
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