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Dendera and Abydos day trip from Luxor

Book your enriching Dendera and Abydos day trip from Luxor and explore two of most beautiful Pharaonic temples during Luxor day tours. This comprehensive Luxor to Dendera and Abydos tour offers a unique opportunity to explore temples rarely included in standard itineraries. Your Private Dendera Abydos tour Luxor will begin with a visit to the magnificent Hathor Temple Dendera Luxor, renowned for its vibrant astronomical ceiling and the depiction of Cleopatra VII. Following this, you’ll venture to the sacred city of Abydos to explore the profound Abydos Temple tour from Luxor, specifically the impressive Temple of Seti I, famous for its intricate King List and stunning raised reliefs. This Luxor excursions Dendera Abydos journey unveils the artistry and deep religious significance of ancient Egypt away from the crowds, ensuring a truly unforgettable historical immersion.

Tour Details

• Duration: 1 Day
• Tour Location:  Dendera / Abydos
• Tour Availability: Everyday
• Pickup & Drop Off: Your Hotel in Luxor
• Tour Type:  Private
• Wheel chair: Accessible

Tour Highlights

• Hathor temple at Dendera
• Isis Chapel
• Dendera Crypts
• Seti I temple at Abydos
• Osireion temple from outside
• Ramesses II temple. Abydos

Included  

• Round transfer with modern A/C Vehicle
• Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fee for all the sightseeing
• Lunches at a local restaurant in Abydos

Excluded  

• Beverages during lunch
• Tipping

What to pack

• Hat, Sunglasses & Sun cream
• Comfortable shoes and clothes
• Some change for your personal expenses

 Itinerary

Your day starts after Following the pickup from your hotel in Luxor and drive to Hathor temple in Dendera. Upon arrival, enjoy listening to the ancient Egyptian Mythology from your guide. Dendera temple is a highlight of your Luxor to Dendera and Abydos tour as it is one of the best-preserved temple complexes in all of Egypt. In fact, this temple is dedicated to goddess Hathor, the deity of love, music, joy, and fertility. Actually, Dendera temple started with Pepi I from the sixth Dynasty, Old Kingdom then Mentuhotep III, Thutmose III, Nectanebo II till the Roma Era. Meanwhile, a lot of Roman Emperors added to the temple such as Domitian, Trajan, Claudius, Nero, and Tiberius. Moreover, the Hathor temple reliefs show ancient Egyptian Festival especially the beautiful feast of the reunion between Horus of Edfu and Hathor of Dendera. Also, the ancient New Year’s Day together with Dendera Crypts, Zodiac signs are among the temple highlights in Egypt tours. Also, Dendera temple has 14 subterranean crypts with the famous Dendera Bulb design. Furthermore, Dendera is unique for its prominent depiction of Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion on one of its outer walls.

At the end of your tour, you will have some free time to shot some photos before we will drive you to the next stop, the Temple of Seti I.

Abydos temple

After short drive to Abydos temple, you will be amazed by the beautiful color of Abydos temple of Pharaoh Seti I in Egypt day tours. The Abydos Temple tour from Luxor focuses primarily on the magnificent Temple of Seti I, a masterpiece of the New Kingdom and a highlight of any comprehensive Luxor to Dendera and Abydos tour.

Actually, Abydos was the main cult center for the god Osiris, believed to be his burial place, making it a pivotal pilgrimage destination for ancient Egyptians seeking blessings for the afterlife. Explore the 7 shrines of as Horus, Isis, Osiris, Ptah, Rahorakhty, Amun-Re, and also one to Seti himself. Also, a key feature within the temple is the famous Abydos King List with the cartouches of 76 kings from the Predynastic period, from Menes till Seti himself.

Beyond the main temple, you’ll also explore the enigmatic Osireion, a unique subterranean megalithic structure located behind Seti I’s temple, believed to be a symbolic tomb for Osiris himself.

This private Dendera Abydos tour Luxor offers a tranquil and deeply spiritual experience, allowing you to connect with the roots of ancient Egyptian beliefs. At the end of your Egypt tours to Dendera Abydos, we will drive you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Day Trip to Dendera and Abydos from Luxor Price

Adult Price = 100 $

Kids 0-5 years = free of charge

Kids 5 -11 years = 50% of the adult price

 Booking

You can book your tour via WhatsApp or send us an E-mail and you will receive the confirmation on spot.

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Payment

You can pay by Egyptian pounds, $, €‎ or £.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance
• Morning cancellation is 50% from the price