Quick answer: Dendera and Abydos Private Day Tour from Luxor lasts 12 hours in Dendera and Abydos, from $140.00 per person, with a licensed guide and hotel pick-up.
Overview
Leave the crowds of Luxor behind and drive north to two temples that show another side of ancient Egypt. Your private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned car make the long day comfortable.
At Dendera you visit the temple of Hathor, goddess of love, joy and beauty, with its massive stone roof, underground passages and a rare relief of Cleopatra and her son. At Abydos you visit the temple begun by Seti I and finished by Ramesses II, a centre of the cult of Osiris whose wall paintings are among the best preserved in Egypt.
The drive itself is part of the pleasure, passing villages, fields and views of the Nile. Hotel transfers, entrance fees, service charges and taxes are included. Lunch is not part of the price.
The tour suits all ages. The price per person depends on group size and children pay less: see Prices by group size below.
Itinerary
Meet your Egyptologist at your Luxor hotel and drive north along the Nile.
Visit the temple of Hathor, with its huge stone roof, crypts, and a rare relief of Queen Cleopatra and her son.
Continue to the temple of Seti I, completed by Ramesses II, dedicated to Osiris, lord of the underworld, and admire its beautifully preserved painted reliefs.
Drive back to Luxor through villages and farmland and transfer to your hotel.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Luxor
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to Dendera and Abydos
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Any extras not in the programme
Prices by group size
Prices are per person in US dollars. The more travellers share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person.
Children
- Under 6 years: free
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the tour price
- 12 years and older: full price
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
FAQ
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and drinks are paid separately, and your guide can suggest a good local place.
How long is the drive?
It is a long day of about 12 hours including the drives between Luxor and the two temples, so bring water and sun protection.
Why does the price change with group size?
The car and guide cost is shared, so the price per person goes down as more people join your party.
What do children pay?
Children under 6 travel free, children from 6 to 11 pay 50% of the tour price, and from 12 years the full price applies.
Are holiday dates different?
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
