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Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor is a private full-day trip planned for travelers who want to visit two important ancient Egyptian temple sites north of Luxor. This tour covers Dendera Temple of Hathor and Abydos Temple of Seti I with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.
Dendera Temple is located about 60 km / 37 miles north of Luxor, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes each way, depending on road conditions and pickup location. Abydos Temple is located about 165 km / 103 miles north of Luxor, with an approximate driving time of 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours each way from Luxor. The distance between Dendera and Abydos is around 100 km / 62 miles, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours between both sites.
This Dendera and Abydos day trip is one of the important Luxor Tours for travelers who want to visit historical sites outside Luxor, the Ancient City.
It is suitable for visitors searching for Luxor Trips, Luxor Excursions, Luxor Day Tours, and Luxor Day Trips that include ancient temples, detailed reliefs, religious scenes, and important monuments outside the standard Luxor sightseeing route.
During the tour, you will visit Dendera Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The main temple dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, especially from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, although the site itself was important in earlier periods of ancient Egyptian history. The Dendera Temple complex covers about 40,000 square meters and includes chapels, crypts, decorated ceilings, relief scenes, and the famous astronomical ceiling connected with ancient Egyptian religious and calendar traditions.
You will also visit Abydos Temple of Seti I, one of the most important temples connected with Osiris and the kings of ancient Egypt. The temple was built mainly during the reign of Seti I in the 13th century BC, with later work by Ramses II, and is famous for its reliefs, chapels, and the Abydos King List, which records the names of many ancient Egyptian kings. The temple includes 7 main chapels dedicated to Seti I, Ptah, Re-Horakhty, Amun-Re, Osiris, Isis, and Horus.
These sites are part of the wider Nile River Valley attractions and are useful for travelers who want a deeper temple tour from Luxor with private service and direct sightseeing.
WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor with clear organization and direct visits. The tour includes private transfers from Luxor, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.
From:
$100
Duration:
12 Hours
Schedule:
Daily
Group Size:
Private Group
Category:
Sightseeing Tour
Trip Type:
Tour
Location:
Danderah & Abydos
Pickup:
Luxor
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Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor.
Start the road journey from Luxor to Dendera Temple by private air-conditioned vehicle. Dendera Temple is located about 60 km / 37 miles north of Luxor, and the driving time is usually around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on road conditions and pickup location.
During the transfer, you will travel north of Luxor toward the Nile River Valley temple route. Your guide or representative will assist during the journey and explain the general program before arrival.
Visit Dendera Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The main temple dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, especially from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, although the site itself was important in earlier periods of ancient Egyptian history.
The temple was mainly dedicated to Hathor, the goddess connected with love, music, motherhood, joy, and protection. During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the temple, the role of Hathor in ancient Egyptian religion, and the importance of Dendera as a religious center.
The Dendera Temple complex covers about 40,000 square meters and includes columns, chapels, crypts, roof areas, carved walls, astronomical scenes, and important inscriptions. You will see the main hypostyle hall, detailed ceiling decorations, relief scenes, ritual rooms, and temple areas connected with Hathor and other ancient Egyptian gods.
Dendera Temple is an important stop for travelers interested in temple architecture, religious scenes, ancient Egyptian astronomy, and late-period temple decoration. Its preserved walls, ceiling reliefs, and temple layout make it one of the most useful temple visits outside Luxor.
Lunch is served at local restaurant.
After lunch, continue from Dendera to Abydos by private air-conditioned vehicle. The distance between Dendera and Abydos is around 100 km / 62 miles, and the driving time is usually around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on road conditions.
Continue to Abydos Temple of Seti I, one of the most important temples in ancient Egypt. The temple was built mainly during the reign of Seti I in the 13th century BC, with later work completed by Ramses II.
Abydos was strongly connected with the god Osiris and was one of the main religious centers for ancient Egyptian beliefs about death, resurrection, and the afterlife. During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the religious importance of Abydos, the role of Osiris, and why the site was important for ancient Egyptian pilgrimage and royal memory.
The Temple of Seti I is known for its fine wall reliefs, chapels, religious scenes, and the Abydos King List, which records the names of many ancient Egyptian kings. The temple includes 7 main chapels dedicated to Seti I, Ptah, Re-Horakhty, Amun-Re, Osiris, Isis, and Horus. You will visit the main temple areas, chapels, carved walls, and relief scenes that show offerings, gods, kings, and religious rituals.
Abydos Temple is one of the most important sites for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian religion, royal history, temple art, and the connection between kingship and the cult of Osiris.
After completing your visit to Abydos Temple, return to Luxor by private air-conditioned vehicle. Abydos Temple is located about 165 km / 103 miles north of Luxor, and the return journey usually takes around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours, depending on road conditions.
After completing your Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.
| Group Size | Price Details |
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1 Person
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$248 Per Person |
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2 Persons
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$150 Per Person |
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3 Persons
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$143 Per Person |
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4 Persons
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$135 Per Person |
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5 Persons
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$129 Per Person |
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6 Persons
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$122 Per Person |
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7 Persons
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$116 Per Person |
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8 Persons
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$110 Per Person |
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9 Persons
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$105 Per Person |
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10 Persons
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$100 Per Person |
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Yes. WOW Egypt Tours runs several full-day excursions from Luxor to other destinations. These include the Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour (from $100, 12 hours), the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour (from $100, 9 hours), the Aswan Tour from Luxor (from $120, 12 hours), and the Cairo Tour from Luxor by Flight (from $419, 16 hours). All run privately and daily.
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Yes. The Valley of the Kings is one of Luxor's most iconic West Bank sites and is included in several tours, such as the West Bank Tour. The standard ticket covers entry to three tombs. Special tombs including Tutankhamun (KV62), Seti I, and Ramses V and VI require extra tickets that must be requested and confirmed before your tour date.
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