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Timeless Journeys: Exploring Abydos & Dendera

Experience a full-day journey through the storied landscapes surrounding Luxor, where history and everyday life intertwine. Over an 11-hour tour, you'll travel to Abydos and Dendera, two remarkable ancient sites that offer a window into Egypt’s rich past. On the way to Abydos, enjoy scenic drives through fertile fields of sugar cane, wheat, and clover, and catch glimpses of local village life. In Abydos, explore the temple built by King Seti I around 1300 BC—a major cult center for Osiris featuring well-preserved colors and detailed reliefs including the kings list and a depiction of Prince Ramesses. Later, savor a home-cooked lunch with a local family in a nearby village before heading to Dendera. Here, the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the cow goddess Hathor awaits, with its famous astronomical ceiling and intriguing depictions, including that of Queen Cleopatra. This tour is designed to be personal and immersive, offering a balanced view of Egypt’s ancient wonders and its living culture.

Tour Itinerary

Hotel Pick-Up

Begin your day with a friendly pick-up from your hotel in Luxor, ensuring a comfortable start to your adventure.

Drive to Abydos (3 hours)

Enjoy a scenic drive through vibrant farmlands and traditional villages, witnessing the everyday life of rural Egypt.

Abydos Temple Visit

Discover the temple of King Seti I, a beautifully preserved sanctuary dedicated to Osiris, complete with ancient reliefs and historical inscriptions

Home-Cooked Lunch

Relish a traditional meal with a local family near Abydos, offering an authentic taste of Egyptian hospitality

Drive to Dendera (2 hours)

Continue your journey with a comfortable drive to Dendera, soaking in the picturesque countryside

Dendera Temple Visit

Explore the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Hathor, known for its stunning astronomical ceiling and captivating historical imagery

Return to Luxor (1.5 hours)

Conclude your tour with a relaxing drive back to Luxor, reflecting on a day rich in history and culture.

Transportation

We will have a professional driver with a decent and clean van

Scopes

Professional, Licensed Tour Guiding

Friendly, Fun and knowledgeable

Priavte transportation

with a professional driver

All entrance fees

all stes mentioned in the itinerary

Home-Cooked Lunch

We will have lunch with a local family who live in the temple area

Any extra activity not mentioned in the itineray

Tips

Meeting Point

Your hotel or any desired point to meet.

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Help of the following FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to dress comfortably and in the way that suits you best.

Yes it can be customized completely based on your needs and requests. Simply contact me and we can do all you need gladly

Yes it is %100 family -friendly and in fact children will learn a lot having this tour

No we are not visiting any mosque or religious site so you can dress comfortably

It takes around 11 hours in total which includes the driving times as well

Yes ground transportation for this tour is included

Yes and it is not in a regular restaurant, It is a home-cooked lunch because you are in Egypt and I want you to experience the real Egypt with me

A mix is highly recommended. you can use cards in restaurants and some shops and cash is a still big deal in markets and traditional parts of the country