Recommended
Historical Trips
Dendera and Abydos Day Tour from Hurghada
Short description
This Dendera and Abydos day tour from Hurghada visits two of the most interesting temples in Upper Egypt in one day. You are picked up at your hotel in Hurghada and driven by air-conditioned vehicle to the Luxor region, where you meet your Egyptologist guide. The first stop is the Dendera Temple complex, a place of worship with a very long building history and a sanctuary of the goddess Hathor.
Next you visit the temple of Abydos, one of the oldest religious sites of ancient Egypt, with a history stretching from the First Dynasty to the late period. Its walls carry finely carved and painted reliefs, and the site is closely linked to the god Osiris. Your guide explains the scenes, the gods they show and the beliefs behind them, so the carvings are easy to follow.
You have lunch at a local restaurant before the drive back to Hurghada. The price covers entrance fees to the listed sites, bottled water in the vehicle, and all charges and taxes. The day starts early so that both sites can be seen without rushing.
Highlights
- Dendera Temple complex
- Temple of the goddess Hathor
- Abydos Temple
- Carved and painted temple reliefs
- Egyptologist guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Itinerary
Hour by hour, so you know exactly how the day runs.
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You are collected from your hotel in Hurghada by air-conditioned vehicle and driven to the Luxor region to meet your guide.
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Tour the complex with your guide and learn about Hathor, the goddess to whom the temple is dedicated.
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Visit the temple of Abydos, known for its carved and painted reliefs, and hear how it connects to the worship of Osiris.
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Lunch is included before the journey back.
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You are driven back to your hotel in Hurghada.
Included / not included
Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and return in Hurghada
- Egyptologist guide during the tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Entrance fees to the listed sites
- Lunch
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- All charges and taxes
Not included in the price
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Pick-up
Hurghada
Important information
What to bring
Hat · Sunscreen and sunglasses · Comfortable clothes and shoes · Camera · Any personal medication
Frequently asked questions
Which temples do we visit?
The Dendera Temple complex and the Abydos Temple, both with an Egyptologist guide.
Where does the tour start and end?
It starts with pickup at your hotel in Hurghada and ends with a drop-off at the same hotel.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included, plus bottled water in the vehicle.
Are entrance fees included?
Entrance fees to the listed sites are included. Tips and personal expenses are not.
