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Dendera & Abydos Temples Excursion from Luxor with Expert Guide

By Fares Egypt Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $78 and current price is $62 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover the lesser-visited yet equally magnificent temples of Dendera and Abydos on a full-day private excursion from Luxor. Accompanied by an expert Egyptologist guide, you'll journey comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle. At Abydos, explore the Temple of Seti I, renowned for its remarkably preserved and vibrant reliefs, including the crucial Abydos King List. Then, continue to Dendera to marvel at the Temple of Hathor, a truly stunning complex famous for its astronomical ceilings and intricate details. This immersive tour offers a deep dive into ancient Egyptian art and spirituality.

Activity location

  • Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

Check availability


Transfer to Dendera Only
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

Stop at Dendera
Pickup included

Price details
$78.00
$62.40 x 1 Adult$62.40

Total
The previous price was $78.00 and current price is $62.40
20% off
Until Thu, Oct 16
Transfer to Abydos only
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

Pickup included

Price details
$116.00 x 1 Adult$116.00

Total
Price is $116.00
Until Thu, Oct 16
Transfer to Dendera & Abydos
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

Stop at Dendera and Abydos
Pickup included

Price details
$142.00 x 1 Adult$142.00

Total
Price is $142.00
Until Thu, Oct 16
Transfer to Dendera with Guide
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

Including Private Guide
Pickup included

Price details
$154.00 x 1 Adult$154.00

Total
Price is $154.00
Until Thu, Oct 16
Transfer to Dendera &Abydos
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

Including Private Guide
Pickup included

Price details
$193.00 x 1 Adult$193.00

Total
Price is $193.00
Until Thu, Oct 16
Transfer to Dendera & Abydos
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

Lunch
Including Guide+ Tickets
Pickup included

Price details
$270.00 x 1 Adult$270.00

Total
Price is $270.00
Until Thu, Oct 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Egyptologist tour guide (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Qualified licensed driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites (If option selected)
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    Lunch at a local restaurant (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes and charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
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    Bottled mineral water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Luxor (Pass by)
Full-day excursion from Luxor to the captivating temples of Dendera and Abydos, accompanied by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. This private tour offers a comfortable and immersive journey into Egypt's rich ancient history.
Abydos
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your Luxor hotel, as you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Abydos. Here, you'll delve into the Temple of Seti I, a highly significant site believed by ancient Egyptians to be the burial place of Osiris, god of the underworld. Marvel at the exceptionally well-preserved and vibrant wall paintings and intricate reliefs that depict gods, pharaohs, and scenes of daily life, some of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian artistry. Discover the famous Abydos King List, a crucial historical record of pharaohs.
Dendera Temple Complex
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, continue to Dendera to explore the magnificent Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love, joy, and motherhood. This is one of Egypt's most intact and visually stunning complexes, boasting richly decorated ceilings with astronomical motifs, including the famous Dendera Zodiac. Your expert guide will illuminate the temple's fascinating history, its various halls, and the unique architectural features, including its crypts and processional staircase to the roof. Throughout the day, your private guide will provide insightful commentary, bringing the stories and significance of these remarkable temples to life. Enjoy the convenience of included entrance fees, bottled water, and hassle-free transfers, ensuring a seamless and enriching historical journey. This excursion offers a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian spirituality and artistry, away from the more crowded sites.

Location

Activity location

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    Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

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