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Dendera and Abydos Temples — Rates, Photos & Booking Help

A full-day private excursion from Luxor to the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the sacred Temple of Seti I at Abydos. 9 Hours, from $125 per person.

9 Hours Private Tour Day Trip from Luxor ⭐ Highly Preserved
This full-day excursion takes you out of Luxor into the surrounding governorates. It involves a longer drive (approx. 3 hours each way to Abydos), so an early start is highly recommended. The temples are renowned for retaining vibrant original colors and complete roofs, offering a very different experience from the open-air ruins in Luxor.
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Dendera and Abydos Temples — Overview

Embark on a fascinating full-day private journey from Luxor to explore two of Egypt's most complete and visually stunning ancient sites: the Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the Temple of Seti I at Abydos. Lying north of Luxor, these temples are often missed by standard itineraries but offer arguably the best-preserved artwork and architecture in the country.

Your first major stop is Abydos, one of the oldest and most sacred cities in ancient Egypt. The focal point is the magnificent Temple of Seti I, known for its incredibly delicate and well-preserved raised reliefs. Here you will find the famous Abydos King List, a chronological catalog of pharaohs, and the mysterious Osireion structure located directly behind the main temple.

On the return journey, you will visit the Dendera Temple Complex, dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, and music. The main temple is exceptionally intact, featuring a massive stone roof, subterranean crypts, and vibrant astronomical ceiling reliefs, including a replica of the famous Dendera Zodiac. Walking through its dark, enclosed halls provides a rare sense of what an ancient Egyptian temple felt like in its prime.

Photos

The highly preserved facade of the Hathor Temple at Dendera Vibrant astronomical ceiling reliefs at Dendera The impressive colonnade of the Temple of Seti I at Abydos Intricate raised reliefs on the walls of Abydos Temple

Rates

Solo Guest

1 guest

$180per person

2 to 6 Guests

per person

$125per person

7+ Guests

per person

$85per person

Children

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Free Infant

Infants up to 4 years old join free of charge.

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50% Discount Per Child

Children from 4 to under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.

Best For

Travelers looking to go off the beaten path and witness some of the most beautifully preserved and colorful temple artwork in Egypt. Since this is a full-day trip with significant driving time, it is best suited for visitors who have already seen the main Luxor highlights and want a deeper, more specialized look at ancient Egyptian history and mythology.

What You’ll See

  • The beautifully intact Temple of Hathor at Dendera
  • The stunning astronomical ceiling and the Dendera Zodiac replica
  • The sacred Temple of Seti I at Abydos, an ancient pilgrimage site
  • The famous Abydos King List and the enigmatic Osireion
  • Incredibly detailed and vibrant original wall reliefs

Tour Includes

  • Pick-up service from your hotel
  • Egyptology guide
  • Entrance fees to sightseeing as per the program
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Drop-off at your hotel

Tour Excludes

  • Tips
  • Meals and beverages
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour FAQ

How long is the tour?
This is a full-day excursion lasting approximately 9 to 10 hours, including the driving time from Luxor.
How far are Dendera and Abydos from Luxor?
Dendera is about 1.5 hours north of Luxor, while Abydos is further north, taking about 3 hours each way from Luxor.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, private pickup and drop-off at your Luxor hotel or cruise ship are included in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Are food and drinks included?
Bottled water is provided in the vehicle. Meals are generally excluded unless arranged in advance, so we recommend bringing snacks or asking your guide for a trusted local lunch stop.
Is the tour private?
Yes. You have your own Egyptologist guide and a private vehicle for the entire day.
Can children join?
Absolutely. Infants up to 4 are free, and children from 4 to under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Please Note: Prices are calculated based on entrance fees, fuel price and local taxes as at June 30, 2020. Any increase in entrance fees, fuel price or local taxes will be reflected on any unpaid tour immediately. However, any pre-paid tour will not be affected by the change of rates. We highly recommend booking your tours in advance to be protected from price fluctuation.

Early Booking Benefits

💰 Payment & Deposit
  1. Deposit: only 20% deposit at the time of booking.
  2. Installments: 0% interest, equal monthly installments. The last installment is required 30 days before the tour date.
🛌️ Tour Privileges — all tours booked 6 months in advance get
  1. A private guide free of charge, without supplements.
  2. Your choice of guiding language: English, French, Italian, German or Spanish.
📅 Flexibility (Changes)
  1. Date change: free of charge, with respect to seasonality price, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  2. Tour swap: free of charge, with respect to the price difference between both tours, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  3. Name change: free of charge up to 7 days before the tour date.
📉 Price Fluctuation Protection
  1. Price increase guarantee: your price is protected against any future increase in tour rate, fuel price, government taxes or entrance fees.
  2. Price drop guarantee: you receive a refund of the difference if the price drops (same booking conditions).
🌍 National / Global Shutdown Protection

Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, or force-majeure events affecting all tours.

  1. Postpone travel date free of charge: move your travel to a later date, keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits and conditions.
  2. Full refund: receive a 100% refund.