Cairo 2 Days by Plane · shared
From $231 / person2 days
Free cancellation up to 24h
Travel insurance included
Certified guides
Duration 13 hours
Dendera & Abydos — Egypt's Best-Preserved Temple Colours
Private tour
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Itinerary
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Pickup location:
Pickup at your hotel in sahl-hasheesh
05:30 (approx — exact time will be shared)
- Drive to Abydos· 4h 30m
Temple of Seti I at Abydos
1h 30m here- Drive to Dendera· 2h
Dendera — Temple of Hathor & painted ceilings
1h 30m hereDrop-off
Drop-off at your hotel in sahl-hasheesh
Private carExact time will be shared on confirmation
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Transportation
Transportation from Hurghada to Luxor (about 4 h 30 min)
Includes
- Entrance fees to both temples
- Lunch with Egyptian specialties
- Water and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important information
Private or group
This tour runs privately: only your own party travels, with your own guide and vehicle.
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Sun protection
- Comfortable walking shoes
Know before you go
- A temple-focused day with long drives; ideal for those who've already seen Luxor.
- Pickup from El Quseir/Marsa Alam possible with a transfer supplement.
Frequently asked questions
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Places you'll visit on this trip
Read about these places
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This trip from your resort
The same day out, collected from whichever coast you are staying on. Pick your town and the pickup is already set when the page opens.
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