Dendera, Yusuf Kamal Palace & Abydos – Private from Hurghada
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Overview
Would you like to experience hidden, fascinating Egypt far from crowded coaches? On this special private cultural tour from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Safaga, Marsa Alam and the surrounding area, you discover three highlights off the beaten track: the colourful Temple of Hathor at Dendera, the little-known palace of Prince Yusuf Kamal in Nag Hammadi and the mystical Temple of Seti I at Abydos. We organise your day with Swiss reliability and accompany you with genuine Egyptian warmth. You travel ahead of the crowds in your own air-conditioned private vehicle – without time pressure, with your personal German-speaking Egyptologist and with no shopping stops.
Highlights
- The Temple of Hathor at Dendera – Egypt's blue wonder: we start early at one of the best-preserved temple complexes in the country. Before large tour groups arrive, you admire the bright blue astronomical ceiling, the mysterious crypts and the mighty Hathor columns in peace.
- The palace of Prince Yusuf Kamal in Nag Hammadi – a royal secret: few holidaymakers ever get to see this hidden gem. Stroll through the splendid halls of the art-loving prince, where Belle Époque European elegance blends with oriental palace architecture.
- Mystical Abydos – heart of the cult of Osiris: in the Temple of Seti I, you find some of the finest and most colourful reliefs of ancient Egypt and the famous King List – a moving experience without the crowds.
- Private and ahead of the crowds with a German-speaking Egyptologist: just you, your loved ones and your personal Egyptologist. You decide how long to stay at each place and when to take a break.
- No shopping stops: your time belongs entirely to these three unique places – no compulsory visits to sales factories, and exclusively with officially licensed partners.
- 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.
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.
- Individually planned sightseeing program: the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Prince Yusuf Kamal's palace in Nag Hammadi and the Temple of Seti I at Abydos.
- 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 Dendera, the palace and Abydos, if agreed in the confirmed offer.
Not included
- Entrance tickets for Dendera, the palace in Nag Hammadi 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 – so we start ahead of the large groups.
- Program: private drive into the Nile Valley to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, on to Nag Hammadi and Prince Yusuf Kamal's palace, lunch along the way and, as the grand finale, the Temple of Seti I at Abydos. We adapt the order to your pickup location.
- Return: flexible, once you have seen everything at leisure – arrival at the hotel usually between 7:00 and 8:30 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
- At Prince Yusuf Kamal's palace, mainly the reception building (Salamlek) and the dining hall are currently open to visitors.
- Prefer something more compact? Dendera and Abydos are also available as a separate private day trip without the palace visit.
Suitable for
- Culture and history lovers, Egypt connoisseurs and explorers of hidden gems
- Couples, families with children, solo travellers and small groups of friends
- Guests of all ages – we adapt breaks and pace individually
Pick-up available from
- Hurghada
- El Gouna
- Sahl Hasheesh
- Makadi Bay
- Soma Bay
- Safaga
- El Quseir
- Port Ghalib
- Marsa Alam
- Other locations on request
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