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Private Luxor Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples by Car

5.0 (5 reviews) 12 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Luxor Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples by Car

About this activity

Have a chance to discover two of the most complete and may be the best-preserved temples in Egypt; Abydos temple, known as Seti I temple and Hathor Temple at Dendera. Marvel at the full color still visible on their walls in a private full guided day tour from Luxor. Take it easy with a private door-to-door transfer by an air-conditioned car.

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At a glance

Duration
12 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Arabic, English, Spanish
Operated by
Egypt Gift Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: bottle of water during the tour.
  • Included: Pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return.
  • Included: All transfers by a private A/C. vehicle.
  • Included: Professional English speaking Egyptologist Tour guide.

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
  • Not included: Lunch is optional in this tour
  • Not included: Tipping to the guide and driver.
  • Not included: Available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra charge.
  • Not included: Available to drop off Travelers at Luxor west bank hotels with extra charge
  • Not included: Available to drop-off Travelers at Luxor Airport with extra charge

Itinerary

  1. Luxor

    4 hours

    Egypt Gift Tours licensed Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in a private air-conditioned car.

    We will drive you north of Luxor for about 4 hours; pass by local villages, enjoy the majestic scenery, views of the daily life all the way to Abydos. In the way, your guide will give you general information about your day tour.

  2. Abydos

    2 hours Admission not included

    Arrive at Abydos Temple; built first by King Seti I and completed by his son King Ramesses II, known as (Seti I temple); where ancient Egyptians made sacred pilgrimages in historic times and believed of God Osiris (the lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of Osiris Temple are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.

  3. Dendera Temple of Hathor

    2 hours Admission not included

    Then, continue to Dendera to visit the beautiful temple of Hathor; Goddess of joy, love and music with its massive stone roof, underground passages and the magnificent rare relief of Queen Cleopatra and her son Caesarian. Concentrate with your guide to see the astronomical figures and zodiac signs; which makes this temple one of the most famous temples in Egypt. The original zodiac is now in the Louvre museum.

  4. Luxor

    2 hours

    Travel in comfort back to your Hotel in Luxor.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Pavillon Winter Luxor
  • Mara House Luxor
  • Ramsess Hotel
  • S S Luxor Hotel
  • El Nakhil Hotel
  • Temple Hotel by Voyage Luxor
  • Orange guest house
  • Eljuneina Villas
  • Luxor Wellness
  • Elphardous Oasis Hotel
  • El Bawaba Lodge and Luxury Retreat
  • Royal House Hotel

and 157 more pickup points

All hotels or Nile cruises in Luxor east bank.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • All Hotels/Nile Cruises/Rental Apartment or villa in luxor East Bank.

  • Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.

  • You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.

  • You will need to carry cash for water, drinks and Tipping to The guide and driver.

Traveller ratings

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