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Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor

By Ibbi tour
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,264 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This isn’t just another temple tour — it’s a deep dive into two of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring yet often-overlooked archaeological treasures. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll skip the crowds of Luxor and experience the mystical energy of Abydos and Dendera in peaceful surroundings. You’ll walk through temples still bursting with original color and detail, many of which are better preserved than those in the more famous sites. Add in a scenic drive through Nile-side villages, an authentic Egyptian lunch, and door-to-door hotel transport — and you’ve got a day that blends history, culture, and hospitality like only Upper Egypt can.

Activity location

  • Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

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Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour from Luxor
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 8,264.06 x 1 AdultP 8,264.06

Total
Price is P 8,264.06

What's included, what's not

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    lunch (If Price Option Selected)
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    Entrance fees (If Price Option Selected)
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    Bottled water during the tour
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    All service charges & taxes
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    Private Tour guide (If Price Option Selected)
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    All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
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    Personal Spending
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    Tipping

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Abydos
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your exploration at one of Egypt’s most sacred sites: the Temple of Seti I at Abydos. This lesser-visited gem is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship, with impressively deep carvings, rare ceiling reliefs, and some of the best-preserved hieroglyphs in the country. The temple is especially renowned for the “Abydos King List,” a carved chronological list of pharaohs. As you wander its halls, you’ll feel the spiritual aura that once drew ancient Egyptians here on pilgrimages.
Luxor
  • 3h
In between or after the temple visits, you’ll enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant or village stop. Expect traditional dishes like grilled meats, rice, tahini, and fresh bread — hearty, home-style flavors that offer a real taste of rural Egypt. It’s a great opportunity to relax, mingle with locals, and recharge before continuing your journey.
Dendera Temple Complex
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Next, head to the beautiful Dendera Temple complex, dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love and joy. This Greco-Roman-era temple features massive stone columns, colorful astronomical ceilings, and secret underground chambers. Don’t miss the rooftop chapels and the famous Zodiac of Dendera replica. Despite its grandeur, Dendera sees fewer crowds, offering a more intimate, magical atmosphere.

Location

Activity location

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    Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Abydos
    • Al Balyana
    • Sohag, Egypt

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