About this experience
Discover two of the most fascinating and well-preserved temples in Upper Egypt, Abydos and Dendera Temple Complex. Traveling with an Egyptologist guide, you’ll learn the stories behind the magnificent carvings and paintings, from Abydos’ images of Osiris and the afterlife to the gorgeously-preserved interior of Dendera Temple. Learn about Egypt's history and stories. With door-to-door transportation by a private A/C vehicle to your hotel in Luxor east bank.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return.
- All transfers by a private A/C. vehicle.
- Professional English speaking Egyptologist Tour guide.
- Bottle of water during the tour.
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 airport or west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person
- Available to drop Travelers at Luxor Airport or Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person
Itinerary and highlights
Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor to start your day by driving for about 70 km, (approximately 2 hours), north of Luxor. Enjoy the scenery and views of the agriculture road to Dendera.
Arrive at the beautiful Greco-Roman temple of the goddess Hathor with its massive stone roof, underground passages and the magnificent rare relief of Queen Cleopatra and her son Caesarian. Concentrate with your guide to see the astronomical figures and zodiac signs; which makes this temple one of the most famous temples in Egypt. The original zodiac is now in the Louvre museum.
Continue driving to the north to visit the memorial temple of king Seti I at Abydos, which was built by Seti I and his son Ramses II for the God Osiris of the afterlife and resurrection. Abydos Temple is one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. The fine art reliefs incorporate the Abydos Kings list (showing the cartouche contains the names of the pharaohs of Egypt from the first dynasty to the 19th dynasty), There are seven chapels of Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amon Re, Ptah, Seti I, and Re-Horakhty. At the back of the temple, discover the enigmatic structure known as the Osirian, thought to be the tomb of the god Osiris. After finishing, enjoy free time to explore the temple at leisure
Later on, drive back in comfort to Luxor approximately 4 hours to be transferred back to your east bank Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meeting and pickup information
- All Hotels or Nile Cruises in Luxor east bank
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Lifetime Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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