Full-Day Private Tour to Dendera and Abydos from Luxor

Overview

With Luxor Tours you will drive north from Luxor to visit two of Egypt’s most complete ancient temples. The trip takes you to the temple of Abydos and the Hathor temple at Dendara, both noted for their state of preservation. At Abydos and Dendara you will explore large, intact temple spaces and examine the carved reliefs and architectural details that remain. These sites may be among the best preserved in Egypt, and you will see that full colour is still visible on many of the walls. As you move through the temples, the surviving pigments and carved scenes give a clear sense of the original decoration and scale. The visit focuses on the temples themselves, allowing you to take in their stonework, reliefs and painted surfaces up close. Along the way you will have the opportunity to appreciate the craftsmanship that has endured over centuries and to observe how colour and relief combine to tell ancient stories.

Highlights

• ✦Wheelchair accessible

What's included

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

10 hours

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

What's included?

Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor · All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water on board the vehicle