Full Day Private Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

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.

What's 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.
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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

All Hotels or Nile Cruises in Luxor east bank

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Luxor

    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, (approximatelty 2 hours), north of Luxor. Enjoy the scenery and views of the agriculture road to Dendera.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Dendera Temple Complex

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Temple of Rameses II

    Continue driving 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 Osireion, thought to be the tomb of the god Osiris. After finishing, enjoy free time to explore the temple at leisure

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Luxor

    Later on, drive back in comfort to Luxor approximatelty 4 hours to be transferred back to your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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