From Hurghada: Private Day Trip to Abydos & Dendera Temple
About this activity
Discover the archaeological sites of Abydos and Dendera on a private day trip from Hurghada. See the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Learn more about the cult of Osiris.
Highlights
- Marvel at the wonders of ancient Egypt
- Discover the most beautiful heritage sites
- Marvel at the ceiling of the Dendera temple
- Explore the archaeological sites of Dendera
- Learn all about the goddess Hathor in the Temple of Dendera
- Marvel at the temple of Abydos
Full description
We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning at 5:00 am, drive approx. 250 km to Dendera.
The Dendera temple was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of maternal qualities and love. This grand temple is over 2000 years old. In the temple you will visit the holy lake, sanatorium, Mamisi and the only surviving image of Pharaoh Cleopatra. Your guide will also show you beautiful astronomical images on the ceiling and mysterious reliefs in the crypt of the temple.
We leave Dendera Temple and drive for about an hour (100 km) until we arrive in Abydos. We will have lunch in Abydos, then our cultural program begins in this historic city.
The god Osiris was worshiped in Abydos and it was one of the most important religious cities of the ancient world. In the Temple of Abydos, you will learn about the eternal struggle between good and evil, about the myth of Horus and Set.
In the temple of Abydos you can admire very well-preserved reliefs and flowers, images and symbols of hieroglyphs, which are clearly and accurately carved in stone.
The roster of the kings of Abydos and the pharaoh Ramses II with the crown prince hunting wild animals are some of the special scenes in the temple.
After an interesting day, we return to Hurghada.
Price varies by group size (Private)
| Number of people | Type of car | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Person | Private car | 120€ p.P. |
| 3-4 Persons | Private mini bus | 105€ p.P. |
| 5-6 Persons | Private mini bus | 85€ p.P. |
| 7-8 Persons | Private mini bus | 75€ p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| around 14 hours | Individually | Every day | at around 05:00 am |
Child discount
- 0-4 years: Free
- 5-10 years: 50% discount
- From 11 years: full price
Payment
- We accept cash in any currency (Euro, Dollars, English pounds ) and payment is made at the beginning of the tour.
- Tax and insurance are included in the price.
What to bring
- Please order your breakfast package at the reception one day before the excursion
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Light clothing
- Suncream
- Sunglasses
Info
- Please contact us one day before the trip for the final pickup time and Let us know your hotel name and room number after arrival.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada
- All transfers with high quality brand vehicles and with professional drivers
- Professional Speaking Guides, We have guides for all languages (Egyptologist)
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
- Lunch
- Drinks (water and cola) on the bus
Excludes
- Drinks in the restaurant
- Any additions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Round Trip Transfer From (Makadi, Sahel Hashish, Safaga) Hotels Extra Charge €5 per Person
- Round Trip Transfer From (El Gouna, Soma Bay) Hotels Extra Charge €10 per Person
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The day trip from Hurghada to Dendera and Abydos is recommended without a doubt. The information provided by the guide at the temples of both locations made up for the long journey. In Dendera, we got to know the Hathor Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, and we were able to see the filigree representations, especially in the temple part of Seti I. experience in the Osirium in Abydos.