Luxor to Hurghada Tour: Abydos and Dendera Temple Discoveries

$300
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10 hours 30 minutes
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Experience a private and customizable journey from Luxor to Abydos and Dendera Temples, ending in Hurghada. This transport allows travelers to explore ancient Egyptian marvels while enjoying comfort and flexibility. Ideal for adventure seekers, families, or small groups of friends, you can choose between three group sizes: up to 3, 6, or 8 people. Prices are per group, and temple tickets are not included; each guest can pay individually at the temple ticket windows. Our professional English-speaking driver ensures a smooth and safe journey. A certified guide can accompany you inside the temples and explain in your language for an additional cost if requested in advance. Enjoy immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with Egypt’s rich heritage. We promise a pleasant, professionally organized trip from Luxor to Hurghada, making your day seamless and unforgettable.

Inclusions

  • Private transport: Air-conditioned vehicle from Luxor to Hurghada for a comfortable journey.
  • Abydos Temple: Explore the temple of Osiris with stunning ancient wall reliefs and hieroglyphs.
  • Dendera Temple: Discover the Temple of Hathor, famous for its well-preserved astronomical ceiling.
  • Professional English-speaking driver, but not licensed to provide temple explanations.
  • Flexible schedule: Leisurely visit with time for photos, reflection, exploring temple surroundings .
  • All vehicle costs including fuel, tolls, and parking fees
  • Arrival in Hurghada: Smooth transfer to your hotel after an enriching day of temple discoveries.

Exclusions

  • Dendera: EGP 300 & Abydos: EGP 260 – pay at ticket window per person.
  • English-speaking guide available; please notify us in advance, payment made directly to guide.

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 1

Journey from Luxor to Abydos Temple

Embark on an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt’s heartland as you travel from bustling Luxor to the sacred Abydos Temple complex. Your private transfer reveals:

• Luxor’s Western Mountains – Departing the city, witness the Valley of Kings’ dramatic landscape where pharaohs rest eternally

• Nile Valley Splendor – Marvel at the lush green ribbon of farmland contrasting with golden desert, passing sugar cane fields and traditional mud-brick villages

• Rural Egyptian Life – Observe locals using time-honored agricultural methods, vibrant markets, and authentic daily activities untouched by tourism

• Desert Transformation – Watch as fertile lands gradually yield to more arid landscapes approaching Abydos

Stage 2

Abydos Temple Experience

Discover ancient Egypt’s sacred spiritual center at Abydos Temple, where you’ll:

• Marvel at the magnificent Temple of Seti I with its extraordinary preservation and architectural brilliance

• Stand before the famous Abydos King List – an ancient chronological record of Egypt’s pharaohs that proved crucial

• Admire Egypt’s finest relief carvings with remarkably preserved vivid colors rarely seen at other temples

• Explore the mysterious Osirion structure – believed to be the symbolic tomb of Osiris, god of the afterlife

• Wander through the impressive hypostyle hall with its forest of massive columns covered in intricate hieroglyphics

• Experience authentic ancient Egypt away from the tourist crowds that fill Luxor’s monuments

• Photograph spectacular battle scenes depicting Seti I’s military campaigns with exceptional artistic detail

Feel the spiritual significance of this site where ancient Egyptians conducted pilgrimages for over 5,000 years.

Stage 3

Transfer Experience: Abydos to Dendera Temple
Journey through time and landscapes as you travel between two of Egypt’s most magnificent ancient temples
Your private transfer experience includes:

• Scenic countryside views passing through rural Egypt’s heartland, where traditional farming methods remain unchanged for centuries

• Authentic village glimpses showcasing daily Egyptian life far from tourist paths

• Diverse landscapes transitioning from the more arid surroundings of Abydos to the lush Nile Valley approaching Dendera

• Historical context provided by your driver/guide connecting these two significant religious centers of ancient Egypt

• Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments available

• Photo opportunities of sugar cane fields, mud-brick villages, and the dramatic contrast between fertile land and desert

This approximately 90 journey creates a perfect bridge between two extraordinary archaeological experiences while revealing authentic Egypt

Stage 4

Dendera Temple Experience
Immerse yourself in one of Egypt’s most spectacular ancient temples dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love and joy At Dendera, you’ll:

• Marvel at the famous astronomical ceiling with its vibrant zodiac symbols and celestial scenes that remain remarkably well-preserved

• Wander through the impressive hypostyle hall with its 24 massive columns adorned with the face of Hathor

• Descend into mysterious underground crypts featuring intriguing relief carvings rarely seen by most visitors

• Discover ancient Egyptian science through perfectly preserved astronomical charts and hieroglyphic inscriptions

• Admire the temple’s unique architecture blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences

• Photograph spectacular colored reliefs showing pharaohs making offerings to deities

• Experience authentic ancient Egypt away from the tourist crowds that fill Luxor’s monuments

Feel the spiritual atmosphere of this sacred space where Egyptians worshipped for over4,000 years

Stage 5

transfer Experience: Dendera Temple to Hurghada

Journey from ancient wonders to coastal paradise as you travel from magnificent Dendera Temple to vibrant Hurghada. Your private transfer experience includes:

• Dramatic landscape transitions from lush Nile Valley through the Eastern Desert to Red Sea coastline

• Rural Egyptian life glimpses of traditional farming methods, water buffalo, and mud-brick villages

• Desert panoramas featuring stunning mountain ranges and occasional Bedouin settlements

• Modern evolution watching Egypt transform from ancient agricultural lands to contemporary resort development

• Comfortable travel in air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments

• Photo opportunities capturing the stark contrast between green valley and golden desert

• Relaxation time to process ancient wonders while anticipating Red Sea adventures

This approximately 3-hour journey bridges your exploration of ancient Egypt with modern coastal luxury.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Infant seats available

Please Note

  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Entrance Tickets Tickets are not included in the package and must be purchased on-site at each temple. Prices (per person): • Dendera Temple: EGP 300 • Abydos Temple: EGP 260 Card payment only at the temple ticket windows. For group bookings, ticket costs cannot be pre-calculated based on group size; each guest will purchase their own ticket on-site.
  • Your driver will arrive at your specified location in luxor at the scheduled time. You’ll recognize them by our company sign with your name. The driver will assist with your luggage and escort you to a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.

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