Private Day Trip to Abydos & Dendera from Hurghada – Temple of Hathor & Seti I.

€160 /Per Person

Duration

Approx. 13–14 hours

Location

Hurghada

Highlights

🚗 Private day trip in an exclusive, air-conditioned vehicle
👨‍🏫 Private Egyptologist guide
🕌 Explore the Dendera Temple of Hathor – one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples
🏛 Visit Abydos and the Temple of Seti I. with the famous Abydos King List
📘 Learn about mythology, architecture & ancient rituals
🍽 Lunch included
🚪 Door-to-door transfers from Hurghada, Makadi, Soma Bay & Safaga

Overview

Your private journey begins with a comfortable hotel pickup and a scenic drive through Upper Egypt’s desert landscape. Together with your Egyptologist guide, you explore Dendera and Abydos – two of the most sacred places of ancient Egypt.

Depending on the day, you will visit Dendera first or Abydos first, ensuring a smooth, comfortable experience.

In Dendera, discover the Temple of Hathor with its stunning astronomical ceiling, beautifully preserved reliefs, the birth house (Mammisi) and one of the only known depictions of Cleopatra.

In Abydos, explore the magnificent Temple of Seti I., dedicated to Osiris and renowned for its religious significance and exceptionally fine reliefs. After both visits, your driver returns you safely to your hotel in Hurghada.

🕌 Visits & Schedule

1️⃣ Dendera Temple of Hathor

Best-preserved temple structures
Sanatorium & healing chambers
Mammisi
Cleopatra & Caesarion relief
Rooftop accessible and decorated with astronomical imagery

2️⃣ Drive to Abydos

Scenic landscape
Expert explanations during the ride

3️⃣ Abydos – Temple of Seti I.

Sacred Osiris cult center
Famous Abydos King List
Outstanding relief quality

⏰ Return to Hurghada

Included

Private Egyptologist guide
Private air-conditioned transportation
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Lunch
Entrance fees

Excluded

Tips
Personal expenses
Optional extras

Additional Info

Features & Benefits

🛡️ Fully Private Experience

Travel comfortably without crowds – flexible timing and a personalized atmosphere.

🎓 Private Egyptologist Guide

Enjoy expert explanations tailored to your interests, covering mythology, architecture and royal history.

🏛️ Access to Two of Egypt’s Most Sacred Temples

Explore the Hathor Temple in Dendera and the Temple of Seti I. in Abydos – remarkably preserved and full of color.

📜 Iconic Highlights such as the Abydos King List

A world-famous historical treasure that few visitors get to admire in Ruhe.

🚗 Private, Air-Conditioned Transfer

Relax from hotel pickup to drop-off in a comfortable private vehicle.

🍽️ Lunch Included

A delicious break in a local restaurant, already im Preis enthalten.

📸 A Photographer’s Dream

Vibrant reliefs, symbolic chambers and astronomical ceilings – ideal for stunning photos.

Children Policy

• 0–5: Free

• 6–10: 50% discount

• 11+: Full price

Good to Know

⏱ Duration: approx. 13–14 hours

📍 Meeting Point: Hotel pickup in Hurghada, Makadi, Soma Bay, or Safaga

🚗 Transfer: Private, air-conditioned vehicle for the round trip

🎓 Private Guide: German/English-speaking Egyptologist for the whole tour

🍽️ Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant included

💡 Tips:

• Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes

• Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

• Don’t forget your camera

💰 Transfer surcharge: Hotels outside Hurghada city may incur an additional fee

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How long does the tour take?

The tour lasts approximately 13–14 hours, including transfers, all visits, and lunch.

❓ Can children join the tour?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly.

❓ How much time is spent at each temple?

You will have plenty of time to explore each temple thoroughly with your private Egyptologist – usually 1–1.5 hours per site.

❓ Is lunch included?

Yes, a lunch in a local restaurant is included in the tour price.

❓ Are entrance fees included?

Yes, all entrance tickets to Abydos and Dendera are included.

❓ Does the order of the visits change?

The order may vary depending on traffic, but both temples will be fully visited.

Why This Tour Is Unique

This private journey to Abydos and Dendera is not just a sightseeing trip – it is an immersive exploration into the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt. Unlike large group tours, you enjoy complete flexibility, privacy and the full attention of your own Egyptologist.

You will explore two of Egypt’s best-preserved and most sacred temples, admire vivid reliefs, sacred chambers, ancient astronomical ceilings, and the famous Abydos King List – all at your own pace, without crowds or rush.

With private transfers, personalized explanations and maximum comfort, this tour becomes an exclusive, in-depth experience, offering rare insights into ancient Egyptian mythology, religion, and royal history – the way it was meant to be discovered.