2-Day Luxor, Dendera, and Abydos Trip from Hurghada
Why we love it?
The 2-Day Luxor, Dendera, and Abydos Trip from Hurghada offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient Egyptian history, making it ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking cultural immersion. Participants will visit significant archaeological sites, including the Temple of Dendera and the ancient city of Abydos, known for its stunning temples and tombs. The experience includes a guided tour led by a knowledgeable professional, ensuring an informative journey through these remarkable locations. Accommodations at a 4-star hotel in Luxor and convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off enhance the overall experience, allowing travelers to focus on the rich heritage of Egypt without logistical concerns.
Inclusions
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees according to the program
- A professional, knowledgeable guide
- 1 night at a 4-star hotel in Luxor
- 1 breakfast
- 2 lunches
- Dinner
- Wifi in the car during the trip
- Non-alcoholic drinks during the trip
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Tips
- Light show
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1 Journey Through Ancient Egypt: Abydos and Dendera Tour
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Early morning departure from the hotel. First, we will visit Abydos, which was founded more than 5000 years ago. As we continue, you will be enchanted by the temples of SETI and RAMSES II, which were founded for the most important Egyptian trio ISIS, OSIRIS, and HORUS. The temples are very famous and contain great secrets. We will see a helicopter, a tank, and a submarine engraved on the walls, as well as the original, beautifully colored and colossal columns. The walls depict the only Abydos royal list and also the most famous Egyptian legend, which is about the goddess Isis with her husband Osiris.
After the morning program, there will be lunch in a restaurant. After lunch, we will visit Dendera, where we will see the temple of the goddess Hathor. The temple has beautiful colors and decorated columns and walls that are more than 2000 years old. We will not miss the ancient horoscopes and calendar, which are among the oldest in the world. We will also see one of the most important corridors of Serdab, where a lamp is engraved in the wall using the oldest technique. Then we will go to Luxor, accommodation in a 4 hotel* with full board, dinner, and a free program with the possibility of an optional trip to the light show in Karnak.
Day 2 Walking with Pharaohs: Luxor's Temples and Tombs
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After breakfast, our tour will start at the Medinet Habu temple – the mortuary temple of Ramses III. We will then stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of Amenhotep III, who sits on the throne. Next, we will visit the tombs of Deir El Medina, where we will explore the rich history of the workers who built the royal tombs.
Afterward, lunch will follow, offering a chance to relax and enjoy local flavors.
In the afternoon, we will visit the stunning Luxor Temple and explore an alabaster workshop, where you can see artisans crafting beautiful works from this ancient material.
Finally, we will depart for Hurghada, concluding a fascinating day of exploration.
Please Note
- EXTRA TRANSFER FEE PER PERSON:15€ Kalawy Bay
- 10€ Sahl Hasheesh
- 10€ El Gouna
- 5€ El Ahya (from Palm Beach Hotel)
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
