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Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor

Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor
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Tour Overview

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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.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $100
  • Duration: 12 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Danderah & Abydos
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Luxor
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Tour Attractions

Dendera Temple of Hathor

Dendera Temple of Hathor

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Abydos Temple of Seti I

Abydos Temple of Seti I

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

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.

2 Transfer from Luxor to Dendera Temple

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.

3 Dendera Temple of Hathor

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.

4 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

5 Transfer from Dendera to Abydos Temple

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.

6 Abydos Temple of Seti I

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.

7 Return Transfer to Luxor

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.

8 Drop-off

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.

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Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers from Luxor to Dendera and Abydos
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to Dendera Temple of Hathor
  • Visit to Abydos Temple of Seti I
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tipping
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Tour Notes

  • This itinerary can be customized. You can adjust the order of visits between Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple according to the route and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • This tour starts from Luxor and includes private transfers outside the city to visit Dendera and Abydos in one day.
  • Please inform us in advance if you would like an early morning pickup for more comfortable timing during the day.
  • This tour can be organized for individuals, couples, families, private groups, and travelers arriving from Nile Cruises.
  • You can combine this trip with other Luxor sightseeing programs, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • You can also plan other Nile River Valley temple tours such as Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple.
  • If you are planning a longer Egypt program, you can also check our Luxor Aswan Nile Cruises, Dahabiya Nile Cruises, Egypt Tour Packages, and Egypt Travel Packages.

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$248 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$150 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$143 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$135 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$129 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$122 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$116 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$110 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$105 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$100 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.
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Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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