Full Day Dendera and Abydos Private Tour From Hurghada Discount Tickets

Overview

This tour combines two of ancient Egypt’s most sacred and atmospheric sites—Dendera and Abydos—offering a deeper, more intimate experience. At Dendera you’ll explore the well-preserved Temple of Hathor, built mainly under Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra VII, with later Roman additions. Highlights include the classical Egyptian design (with the hypostyle hall front added by Tiberius), the relief of Cleopatra and Caesarion, and the sanatorium where pilgrims sought healing through sacred water, unguents, and dream incubation. Abydos, one of Egypt’s holiest places, is inseparably linked to the Osiris myth of death and rebirth. It was a major pilgrimage and burial center, giving visitors a sense of ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Together, the two sites reveal mythology, royal propaganda, architectural excellence, and religious practice in a way few other day trips can match—away from the biggest crowds yet still rich in atmosphere and history.

Pickup Information

Please note that the tour is considered as private tour - pick up from 2 persons.

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Entrance fees

Lunch

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Drinks with the lunch

Transportation fee from El Gouna 10€/ Sahl Hasheesh charged extra 5 Euro per person

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please note that the journey takes 4-5 hours each way from and to Hurghada.