Dendera & Abydos – Private Temple Tour from Hurghada
Overview
Already know Luxor, or looking for a special cultural experience far from crowded temples? On our private trip to Dendera and Abydos – from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Safaga, Marsa Alam and the surrounding area – you travel deep into the mysteries of ancient Egypt. We organise your day with Swiss reliability and accompany you with genuine Egyptian warmth. Your personal German-speaking Egyptologist takes you to the colourful Temple of Hathor at Dendera with its famous astronomical ceiling, and on to the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, whose fine reliefs still glow in vivid colours today. You travel in your own air-conditioned private vehicle, set your own breaks and pace, and enjoy an unforgettable day – with no shopping stops.
Highlights
- An insider tip away from the crowds: while coaches crowd other sites, you experience Dendera and Abydos in peace, with plenty of room to marvel and take photos.
- The colourful Temple of Hathor at Dendera: admire the huge Hathor columns, the astronomical ceiling paintings with the Dendera zodiac, mysterious underground crypts and the view from the temple roof.
- The masterpiece of Abydos: in the Temple of Seti I, you marvel at some of the finest and best-preserved reliefs in Egypt, the famous Abydos King List and the mystical Osireion.
- Private, with your own German-speaking Egyptologist: your Egyptologist takes time for your questions and explains history, mythology and symbols in an engaging, understandable way, tailored to your interests.
- No shopping stops: your time belongs entirely to these unique temples – no compulsory visits to sales factories.
- Free choice of entrance tickets: book all tickets with your tour or pay for them on site by credit card at the official counter price.
- For guests of all ages: the air-conditioned private vehicle, short walks to the temple entrances and rest and shade breaks as needed make the tour comfortable for families with children and older guests too.
Included
- Private return transfer from your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, including all required permits for the route.
- Personal, licensed German-speaking Egyptologist throughout the sightseeing program.
- Visits to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the Temple of Seti I at Abydos at your own pace.
- Freshly prepared lunch at a selected local restaurant, if agreed in the confirmed offer.
- Chilled water in the vehicle throughout the journey.
- Entrance tickets for the temples at Dendera and Abydos, if agreed in the confirmed offer.
Not included
- Entrance tickets for the temples at Dendera and Abydos, unless included in the offer – on site you pay the official counter price by credit card.
- Drinks with lunch at the restaurant.
- Tips and personal expenses.
Schedule & Times
- Early morning pickup: around 5:00 to 6:00 am directly at your hotel, depending on location.
- Program: private drive through the fertile Nile Valley to Abydos and the Temple of Seti I, lunch along the way, followed by the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. We adapt the order depending on your pickup location.
- Return: flexible, once you have seen everything at leisure – arrival at the hotel usually between 6:30 and 8:00 pm.
What to bring
- Passport or ID card – required for the official checkpoints along the route
- Comfortable, airy clothing and sturdy shoes
- Sun protection: sun hat or cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Packed breakfast from your hotel – order it at reception the evening before
- A credit card for the entrance tickets if you buy them on site – your guide will help you
Good to know
Suitable for
- Culture and history lovers, Egypt connoisseurs and anyone looking for special places away from mass tourism
- Couples, families with children, solo travellers and small groups of friends
- Guests of all ages
- Older guests and travellers with limited mobility – individual pace, the air-conditioned vehicle always nearby, a calm atmosphere without crowds
Pick-up available from
- Hurghada
- El Gouna
- Sahl Hasheesh
- Makadi Bay
- Soma Bay
- Safaga
- El Quseir
- Port Ghalib
- Marsa Alam
- Other locations on request
WhatsApp request
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