Dandara and Abydos

📍 Meeting Point: Your Hotel

⏱️ 1, Hours

🏙 From: Luxor

📅 Frequency: On Request

what you will see

Luxor Attractions

Abydos Temple
, Dendera Temple

Description

Dendera & Abydos Tour – Explore Egypt’s Hidden Temples

Travel beyond the usual path and unlock the secrets of two of Egypt’s most remarkably preserved temples—Abydos and Dendera. On this private day trip from Luxor, journey through time with your expert Egyptologist guide and comfortable A/C vehicle into the heart of ancient spiritual devotion.

Begin at Abydos Temple, one of the holiest sites in ancient Egypt, where Seti I and Ramses II carved out a masterpiece of religious art and mythology. Admire the famous Abydos King List—a vital record of Egypt’s rulers—and the exquisite reliefs that have survived for over 3,000 years.

Then continue to Dendera Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. This breathtaking complex features vibrantly colored ceilings, the mysterious zodiac carvings, and an underground crypt filled with ancient symbols and secrets.

Abydos and Dendera are among Egypt’s best-kept treasures—timeless, sacred, and utterly unforgettable.

Itinerary Highlights

06:00 Am	Pick Up	Early Morning \| Pickup from Your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor Begin your journey with an early pickup by your private Egyptologist guide and A/C vehicle for a full-day adventure into ancient spiritual centers of Upper Egypt.
09:00 Am	Abydos Temple (Seti I Temple)	Drive Duration: ~2.5 to 3 hours from Luxor Explore the temple built by Pharaoh Seti I, continued by his son Ramses II Marvel at the Abydos King List—a chronological list of 76 pharaohs Admire remarkably detailed and vivid reliefs, considered among the finest in Egypt Learn about the cult of Osiris, god of the afterlife, and why Abydos was so sacred
12:30 Pm	Dendera Temple (Temple of Hathor)	Drive Duration: ~1.5 hours from Abydos to Dendera Discover the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor, goddess of love, joy, and music See the astrological zodiac ceiling, ancient crypts, and vibrant wall art Explore roof chapels and chambers used for ritual ceremonies Learn about the temple’s Greco-Roman influence and advanced astronomical symbolism
15:00 Pm	Lunch	Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant or bring snacks for the road (depending on your tour package). Afternoon \| Drive Back to Luxor Relax on the return journey, arriving at your hotel or Nile cruise in the late afternoon or early evening.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

✔️	Pick up service from your hotel / Nile cruise in Luxor.
✔️	All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
✔️	Private Egyptologist guide.
✔️	Entrance fees for all Sightseeing are mentioned.
✔️	Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
✔️	All service charges and taxes.
✔️	1 Lunch meal during the day Tour.

❌	Any extras not mentioned in the program.
❌	Tipping.

tour map

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Clothing:

Light, breathable clothes (linen or cotton)
Comfortable walking shoes
Wide-brim hat or cap
Sunglasses
Scarf/shawl (for sun or modesty)

Extras:

Phone/camera (plus charger or power bank)
Notebook or travel journal (optional)
Snacks or energy bars
Umbrella or mini-fan in summer months

Price List Table Information

Season Name	Solo Price	2-4 Pax Price	5-8 Pax Price	9-16 Pax Price
From Jan 2025 to Apr 2025	260	140	80	50
From May 2025 to Sep 2025	260	140	80	50
From Oct 2025 to Dec 2025	260	140	80	50
Peak (23 Dec 2025 - 7 Jan 2026) / (14 - 23 Apr 2025)	260	140	80	50

Notes

🔹 All prices are per person.
🔹 Child discount is 50% of the adult price.
🔹 Prices vary depending on the season and group size.