Journey beyond Luxor on an extraordinary private day tour to the sacred ancient sites of Dendera and Abydos. Discover the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, renowned for its colorful astronomical ceiling, and explore the ancient pilgrimage center of Abydos, home to Seti I’s temple and its world-famous bas-relief carvings. Complete with a local lunch, private transfers, and an expert guide, this tour offers a deep dive into ancient Egyptian spirituality and art.
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to begin your journey to two of Upper Egypt’s most magnificent and sacred ancient sites:
Dendera Temple:
The Temple of Dendera is one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Ancient Egypt. Dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, music, and joy, this temple is world-renowned for its brilliantly colored hypostyle hall ceiling featuring intricate astronomical reliefs, as well as its detailed crypts and outer reliefs depicting Queen Cleopatra VII.
Abydos Temple:
Abydos is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Ancient Egypt, as the historical center of the cult of Osiris, god of the underworld. The main monument, the Mortuary Temple of Seti I, is celebrated for having some of the finest, most exquisite wall carvings and vivid pigments surviving from antiquity. It also contains the famous Abydos King List.
A delicious lunch will be served at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of the trip, our tour guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.
All transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Pick-up from your hotel and drop-off return.
Admission tickets to all mentioned archaeological sites.
Lunch served at a local restaurant.
Bottled Water provided during the trip.
A guided shopping tour
All taxes and service charges included.
Private Spanish/English/Italian tour guide.
At Book Nile Cruise, all prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) per person. However, payment is also accepted in other major international currencies, calculated at the official daily exchange rate on the day of payment.
Rates are not valid during Christmas, New Year, or Easter holidays.
Please refer to your booking confirmation and itinerary for a precise list of inclusions and exclusions.
Infants under 3 years: Free of charge
Children aged 3–11 years: 50% Charge
Children 12 years and above: Charged the full adult rate
Payment Terms: Full payment (100%) is required upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Terms: Non-refundable (no cancellations permitted).
Small adjustments, like changing optional tours or meal plans, are possible, though availability and price differences may apply. The earlier you request changes, the smoother the process will be.
