On this tour from Luxor, a guide will take you to two remarkable ancient sites in Egypt. First, the journey leads to Abydos, where the impressive Temple of Osiris stands, adorned with vivid, well-preserved paintings that tell tales of the pharaohs, gods, and goddesses. Next, the route continues to Dandara, home to the Temple of Hathor, the goddess of love and joy, known for its grand hall and intricate details. This tour offers a chance to appreciate the artistry and spiritual significance of these ancient monuments.
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In the Dandara and Abydos tour from Luxor, your Egypt Day tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to enjoy a tour to the ancient sites.
You will start your tour from Luxor by visiting Abydos, the ancient Egyptians believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. Abydos city located in Sohag Government about 135 km from Luxor.
The colorful paintings of pharaohs, gods, and goddesses on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the best preserved pharaonic paintings in Egypt. Then you will be driven to Dandara to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. At the end you will be taken back to your hotel.
All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.
The initial price is based on 1 adult in group size with the lowest price in the low season
After your tour is confirmed, we will email you the final confirmation of the tour and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will Contain contact numbers of customer care, tour operator, and All information for your convenience.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is left to the discretion of the travelers. Although not mandatory, it is of great importance to people who will take care of you while traveling.
If your tour package includes airfare, an extra charge for your children may apply.
Egypt Day Tours do not require a cancellation fee for tours or excursions canceled for ‘force majeure’ reasons like volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons that are Out of control. If the booking cancellation happens For personal or business reasons and Egypt Day Tours has already incurred the booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
A 50% payment will be required from the total amount after confirming your tour booking as requested. You can pay by credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa) through the VeriSign Secured payment system on our website, and the Rest of the Payment will be on a Cash basis upon you Start Your Tour to the Egypt Day Tours representative.
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All tours don’t include entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as walking inside one of the pyramids and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor are also available at extra cost.
Please contact us if you wish to add or adjust anything to the program.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
The Temple of Osiris in Abydos is one of Egypt’s best preserved ancient sites, famous for its vivid, richly colored wall paintings that have kept much of their original pigment. Built by Seti I, the temple honors Osiris, god of the afterlife, and its seven chapels and detailed reliefs give you a rare, close up look at ancient Egyptian artistry that has faded elsewhere.
Dandara Temple of Hathor is dedicated to the goddess of love, music and joy, and it’s one of the most complete temple complexes still standing in Egypt. You’ll admire its towering columns carved with the face of Hathor, the famous astronomical ceiling, and the underground crypts. Your Egyptologist guide will bring the temple’s mythology and symbolism to life as you explore.
Both sites lie roughly 135km from Luxor, and this private tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned transport for the round trip. Your guide will pick you up directly from your Luxor hotel in the morning, so you can sit back and enjoy the drive through the Egyptian countryside before reaching the temples.
Yes, this is a fully private tour with your own licensed, English-speaking Egyptologist guide, never combined with other travelers. If you’d like to spend more time at one temple, adjust the pickup time, or add another stop along the way, just let us know when booking and we’ll tailor the day to fit you.
This is a full day tour from Luxor, typically taking around 8 to 9 hours including travel time to and from both temples. It gives you plenty of time to explore Abydos and Dandara at a relaxed pace without feeling rushed, with your guide handling all the logistics along the way.