Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor
Private Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor
Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor takes you on a journey to discover two of ancient Egypt’s greatest temples and experience one of the most rewarding visits to Dendera and Abydos temples from Luxor.
Begin your tour at Dendera Temple and admire the Great Hypostyle Hall adorned with the heads of the goddess Hathor, as well as the magnificent astronomical ceilings. Explore the crypts and the Sacred Lake.
Continuing your tour to Abydos Temple. Wander through the Temple of King Seti I, admire the Abydos King List, and discover the Osireion linked to the legend of the burial of Osiris. Conclude your tour among the seven sacred chapels.
Tour Highlights
| Tour Inclusions | Tour Exclusions |
| Hotel or Nile Cruise pickup and drop-off service in Luxor. All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle. Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites. Bottled water during the tour. All taxes and service charges. | Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary. Tipping. |
Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor in a private air-conditioned vehicle by your tour guide from Axa Tours to begin your Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor.
Dendera Temple
Your journey begins with a visit to Dendera Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. The temple was built during the late Ptolemaic period, with later Roman additions, while preserving the traditional architectural style of ancient Egyptian temples.
The temple complex includes the Mammisi (Birth House), the Sacred Lake, the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 24 massive columns adorned with the heads of the goddess Hathor, as well as underground crypts and chambers used to store sacred objects and statues, in addition to the Temple of Isis.
The ceilings are decorated with remarkable astronomical carvings, including the famous Zodiac of Dendera, while the original colors and inscriptions remain astonishingly well preserved throughout the halls and corridors.
Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and savor traditional Egyptian cuisine.
Abydos Temple
Continue your journey to the Abydos Temple Complex, one of the most important and sacred religious sites in ancient Egypt. Abydos was a major center for the worship of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld and resurrection.
One of the most prominent landmarks of the Abydos Temple Complex is the Temple of Seti I, famous for its well-preserved reliefs, detailed hieroglyphics, and the renowned Abydos King List featuring 76 ancient Egyptian kings. Behind the temple lies the Osireion, believed to represent the legendary tomb of Osiris.
The temple also features seven sacred chapels dedicated to Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amun-Ra, Ptah, Ra-Horakhty, and King Seti I himself.
Return
At the end of your Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor, you will be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
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What Makes This Tour Unique?
- A private Dendara and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off.
- The chance to admire the magnificent astronomical ceilings, the Great Hypostyle Hall, and the remarkably preserved colors of Dendera Temple.
- The chance to admire Dendera Temple’s astronomical ceilings, Great Hypostyle Hall, and remarkably preserved colors.
- A visit to the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, home to the famous Abydos King List of 76 ancient Egyptian kings.
- The opportunity to discover the mysterious Osireion, linked to the legend of Osiris’ burial.
Tour Prices
Private tour for 4 persons – (100$) Per Person
Private tour for 3 persons – (120$) per person
Private tour for 2 persons – (130$) per person
Private tour for 1 person – (240$) per person
Children enjoy a 50% discount on standard adult pricing.
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