Private Day Tour To Dandara and Abydos Temples from Luxor
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Our company Team will make sure that your experience in Egypt is a beautiful, memorable and hassle free tour. Let us take care of all the planning. We will make sure you have loads of beautiful pictures that you can take home with you. We also are very good photographer and know exactly where to take you to take those beautiful shots that you will be proud to share. Let us take care of your journey through Egypt. ( Lovely Egypt)
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Embark on a fascinating tour from Luxor to the stunning Temple of Dendera, one of Egypt’s best-preserved and most enchanting ancient monuments. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside before arriving at this magnificent complex dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, music, and joy. Dendera Temple impresses visitors with its majestic façade, towering columns, and beautifully detailed carvings. Inside the Great Hypostyle Hall, you’ll admire the vibrant astronomical ceiling, including the famous Dendera Zodiac, which reflects the ancient Egyptians’ deep knowledge of the stars. The temple’s colors remain remarkably vivid, offering a rare chance to see original artwork thousands of years old.
Embark on a captivating full-day journey from Luxor to the sacred Temple of Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious sites and a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship. Your tour begins with a comfortable drive through the peaceful villages and lush farmlands of Upper Egypt, offering a fascinating glimpse into local life along the Nile. Upon arrival at Abydos, you will explore the magnificent Temple of Seti I, renowned for its exceptional preservation, elegant reliefs, and spiritual atmosphere. This temple is dedicated to Osiris, the god of the afterlife, making it one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in ancient Egypt. Inside, you’ll witness some of the finest carvings in the country—vivid scenes that still retain their original colors, detailed mythological stories, and the famous Abydos King List, an invaluable record of Egypt’s pharaohs.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We Pick up all Travels in Luxor City
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Long day, glad I wasn't driving. Only a few people, so plenty of space to wonder and take photographs. Abydos only had about 12 people there total. No wonder, the road through the town is horrific.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and had plenty of space to explore and take photographs, especially at Abydos—it’s truly a special place when it’s so peaceful. We’re also glad you could relax and enjoy the journey without the stress of driving. Wishing you many more wonderful travels and unforgettable discoveries ahead. 🌍✨ Best regards, Ahmed
This is an amazing archeological site and best beautiful temple's in Egypt we visited with a Egyptologist tour guide mr Mohammed he is very prepared person on the whole story explained in details everything we needed to know about the archaeological sites . I recommend Ahmed the tour operator of Egypt private trips, he was knowledge about everything makes our visit more easily and safely
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the archaeological sites and found the temples truly amazing. We’re also very happy that your Egyptologist guide, Mr. Mohammed, provided such detailed explanations and made the history come alive for you. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us. Ahmed, as the tour operator of Egypt Private Trips, is always committed to ensuring every guest feels safe, well-informed, and fully taken care of. We’re glad to know his support made your visit smooth and enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in Egypt! 🌟🇪🇬
This is a review in two halves. The good: we had the best guide of our trip here - hence the 3 stars. I came away with a solid understanding of both temples, ancient ceremonies and how to read and understand the iconography. The driver was also safe. The bad: this wasn’t a private tour. We were paired with another couple. While that wasn’t the issue, the fact that they were behind us by a hour was. We were driven to the first temple 20 miles under the speed limit to let the other couple catch up. The driver made serious tracks on the way back as a comparison. We then only had 15 mins of solo exploration/photo time at each temple. I can’t help but think we would have had more if we hadn’t been delayed. That was pretty disappointing. I’m going to check the recommend option for the trip, please take it on a buyer beware light. If you’re going to Dendera it may be helpful to know that buying a crypt ticket means crawling into a very small hole that does open into a passageway that is high enough to stand in. The ticket collector pays no attention to the number of people in the crypt making it overcrowded to the point that it feels unsafe and it’s challenging to get out.
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback, and please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience you experienced during your tour. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with the guide and that the explanations, knowledge, and overall experience at the temples were valuable. We are also glad to know that you felt safe with our driver. However, we are very sorry that your tour did not feel fully private, and that the delay caused by pairing with another couple affected your schedule and reduced your free exploration time. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we completely understand how disappointing this must have been for you. Your comments will be taken very seriously, and we will address this issue with our team to ensure that similar situations do not happen again. We also appreciate your note regarding the crypt at Dendera. Your detailed explanation will definitely help future travelers, and we will do our part to provide clearer information in advance. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We truly value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to offer you a much better experience in the future.
Our tour was absolutely perfect with a great organized, unhurried and deeply personal. We truly appreciate the flexibility comfort and care that Egypt private Trips provided. It's an unforgettable experience we highly recommend to any couple looking to explore Egypt hidden treasures beyond luxor
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re truly delighted to hear that your tour was perfect and that you enjoyed the personal, flexible, and comfortable experience with Egypt Private Trips. It means a lot to us to know that we could make your journey unforgettable. Your kind words and recommendation are greatly appreciated — we’d be honored to welcome you again to explore even more of Egypt’s hidden treasures! 🇪🇬✨
This tour was absolutely exceptional. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights and stories that enriched our understanding of each site. We were given ample time to explore and immerse ourselves in the experience. Although lunch wasn’t included, the restaurant he recommended turned out to be a delightful gastronomic adventure, serving dishes that were a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The places we visited were breathtaking, brimming with rich history and stunning artistry that captivated our senses. Despite the lengthy drive, we wholeheartedly recommend this tour for anyone seeking a memorable journey filled with culture and discovery.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re truly happy to know that the tour exceeded your expectations and that our guide’s knowledge brought the history and stories of each site to life. We’re also glad you enjoyed the recommended restaurant—it’s always a pleasure when local flavors add to the journey. Despite the long drive, it’s great to hear that the breathtaking sites made it worthwhile. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures in Egypt
Highly recommend for this tour . We had a great experience , Egypt private trips company arranged for us a private car and a professional egyptlogist tour guide made the tour very exited with his deep knowledgeable informations and experience . Temple of Abydos was our first visit it's do beautiful Temple
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Egypt Private Trips. It’s fantastic that our private car and professional Egyptologist guide made your tour of the beautiful Temple of Abydos so exciting and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure
We had a lovely time visited the 2 of the beautiful Temple's North of Luxor . Dandera was our favorite the coolers in this Temple is more than Amazing , we had been everywhere in this Temple the panorama and the crypt .
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the temples north of Luxor, especially Dendera. The vibrant colors, detailed reliefs, and the unique chance to visit both the rooftop panorama and the crypt truly make Dendera Temple an unforgettable experience. We’re glad you had a memorable visit and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Egypt!
We used Egypt private tours a few times on our trip. Ahmed was brill and the tour guides he had arranged were lovely and very informative. Made our trip and grateful for their hard work. Would use them again.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience during your tour of ancient Egypt with Egypt Private Trips. It's fantastic to know that your guide possessed a deep historical knowledge, allowing you to delve into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. We take great pride in providing exceptional tours that not only showcase the breathtaking views of Luxor but also offer enriching historical insights. Your recommendation means a lot to us, as it serves as a testament to the quality of our services. Should you plan to explore more of Egypt in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd be delighted to assist you in creating another memorable and insightful journey. Thank you once again for choosing Egypt Private Trips, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience . Best regards Ahmed 😃
The driver and guide were very nice. The guide was knowledgeable and shared information about the two temples. I would like to make special mention of the driver who found my hat and some money and medication in the car that had been accidentally left behind. He organised a friend to deliver them to us. This is important because we had moved to Hurghada by that time and the driver went out of his way to find someone going to the new city so they could be dropped off. This is over and above what I would expect. I highly recommend both the guide and the driver but especially recommend the driver.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience during your tour of ancient Egypt with Egypt Private Trips. It's fantastic to know that your guide possessed a deep historical knowledge, allowing you to delve into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. We take great pride in providing exceptional tours that not only showcase the breathtaking views of Luxor but also offer enriching historical insights. Your recommendation means a lot to us, as it serves as a testament to the quality of our services. Should you plan to explore more of Egypt in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd be delighted to assist you in creating another memorable and insightful journey. Thank you once again for choosing Egypt Private Trips, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience . Best regards Ahmed 😃
We had a great experience in Luxor with very knowledgeable tour guide and good driver, Raa the tour guide was amazing and give us a lot of about the Egyptian history, and we are very thankful to the Mohammed our driver in this trip , we highly recommend to taking a tour with Egypt private trips
we are more than proud and happy to hear that you have enjoyed every aspect of your tour and we will continue working hard to maintain the same level of progress. our biggest inspiration is your satisfaction. we are looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future to try more of our tours
