Dendera and Abydos Day Trip from Luxor

This Dendera and Abydos day trip from Luxor takes you north along the Nile to two of Egypt’s most richly decorated temples. The private tour lasts about 10 hours, with pickup and return to your hotel in Luxor.

Most of the day is spent between the two temples and the drive through the countryside, so it suits travellers who want to see sites beyond the usual Luxor circuit.

What you will see

• Temple of Hathor at Dendera – a temple largely built in the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, known for its well-preserved painted ceilings, its rooftop chapels and its carved crypts.
• Temple of Seti I at Abydos – a 19th Dynasty temple with some of the finest reliefs of ancient Egypt and the famous Abydos King List, a carved list of earlier pharaohs.
• The Osireion – the unusual stone structure behind Seti’s temple, linked to the cult of Osiris, the god for whom Abydos was a sacred place.

Good to know

This is a long day, so expect an early start. Prices depend on the option you choose: car with driver only, car and guide, car with guide and entry tickets, or the full option with lunch. Bottled water is provided.

Bring a hat, sunscreen and some snacks for the road. The temples have dim interior halls, so your phone torch can help you see ceiling details.