Dendera & Abydos Temples Day Trip
This private day trip from Luxor visits the ancient Temple of Seti I at Abydos and the vibrant Temple of Hathor at Dendera alongside a dedicated private Egyptologist guide and private transport.
The Dendera & Abydos Temples Day Trip departs north from your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor to visit two major Greco-Roman and New Kingdom temple complexes. Accompanied by a private Egyptologist guide, you will travel by air-conditioned vehicle through the Nile Valley to Abydos and Dendera.
Your first stop is Abydos, located approximately 135 kilometers north of Luxor. Here you visit the Temple of Seti I, dedicated to Osiris, featuring well-preserved bas-relief carvings and the famous Abydos King List. Next, you drive to Dendera to explore the Temple of Hathor, renowned for its massive hypostyle hall columns, astronomical ceiling reliefs, and intact subterranean crypts.
A local lunch is served during the tour before your private vehicle transfers you back to Luxor in the late afternoon. The price covers private air-conditioned transport, your guide, and lunch; entrance fees are paid on site.
What you will see
- Temple of Seti I at Abydos dedicated to the god Osiris
- The famous Abydos King List carved on temple walls
- Temple of Hathor at Dendera with vibrant astronomical ceiling carvings
- Intact hypostyle hall and Hathor-headed columns at Dendera
- Private Egyptologist guide, private transport, and local lunch
Your day
Day 1Abydos and Dendera Temples Excursion
Your private Egyptologist guide and driver collect you from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor around 7:30 am. You travel north by private air-conditioned vehicle for approximately three hours to reach the sacred site of Abydos.
Upon arrival, your guide leads you through the Temple of Seti I, explaining the fine relief carvings and the historical significance of the Osireion located behind the main structure. Afterwards, you enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Dendera.
At the Temple of Hathor, you explore the grand hypostyle hall, examine the celestial ceiling reliefs, and climb to the roof sanctuary. Following your visit, you board your vehicle for the return drive to Luxor, ending with drop-off at your hotel.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Private car with air conditioning
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Not included
- Flights and hotel accommodation — not included
- Entrance fees to sites (paid on site)
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, private pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Luxor are provided. Your private driver and Egyptologist guide will meet you in your lobby.
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees to the Abydos temple complex and the Dendera temple site are not included in the tour price and can be purchased on site at the official ticket booths.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is an entirely private day trip. You will have a private air-conditioned vehicle, driver, and licensed Egyptologist guide dedicated exclusively to your group for the entire excursion.
Is lunch included on this tour?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant in the area between site visits is included in the tour price. Drinks during lunch are extra and paid directly at the restaurant.
How long is the drive from Luxor to Abydos and Dendera?
The drive from Luxor to Abydos takes roughly three hours. Dendera is located on the return route towards Luxor, making the journey back from Dendera about one hour.
