Two-Day Luxor, Dendera & Abydos Tour
Overview
Discover the remarkable history of ancient Egypt on a 2 Days Luxor, Dendera and Abydos Tour, designed for travelers who want to explore some of Egypt’s most important temples and archaeological treasures in a short but rewarding journey. This private Egypt tour combines the highlights of Luxor’s East and West Banks with the magnificent temples of Dendera and Abydos, offering an excellent opportunity to experience ancient Egyptian civilization beyond the famous pyramids.
Your adventure begins in Luxor, one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where beautifully decorated royal tombs reveal the beliefs and artistic traditions of ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to one of Egypt’s most famous female rulers, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have welcomed visitors to the West Bank for centuries.
On the second part of the journey, travel north from Luxor to visit Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The Temple of Hathor is famous for its detailed reliefs, impressive columns, astronomical decorations, and beautifully preserved architectural features. The site provides fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, and the worship of Hathor, goddess of love, music, motherhood, and joy.
Continue to Abydos, an important religious center associated with Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife. The Temple of Seti I is particularly famous for its detailed reliefs, elegant architecture, and the Abydos King List, which provides valuable historical information about Egypt’s rulers.
Throughout the tour, a private Egyptologist guide can explain the history, symbolism, and stories behind each monument, making your visit more meaningful than simply sightseeing. The itinerary can also be customized according to your interests, travel schedule, and preferred pace.
This 2-day Luxor, Dendera and Abydos itinerary is ideal for history enthusiasts, first-time visitors to Upper Egypt, couples, families, and travelers looking for a private cultural experience. It combines famous monuments with lesser-visited archaeological sites, giving you a deeper perspective on Egypt’s extraordinary heritage.
Highlights
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Karnak Temple
- Abydos
- Dendera
Included
- Accommodation in Luxor at a 5-star hotel
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 breakfast and 2 lunches
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant during the tours
- Bottled water throughout the tour
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Entrance ticket to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun
Itinerary
Your tour begins with pickup from Luxor Airport or Luxor Railway Station by private air-conditioned vehicle. You will be accompanied by your private English-speaking guide throughout the day.
Begin your Luxor adventure on the West Bank, visiting the famous Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of many Egyptian pharaohs. You will visit three royal tombs. The entrance ticket to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun is available at an additional cost.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most impressive monuments and a remarkable achievement of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the spectacular Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most important religious complexes in ancient Egypt. The temple complex was dedicated primarily to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu and developed over many centuries.
At the end of the day, transfer to your 5-star hotel in Luxor for check-in and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, or receive a breakfast box before departing for Abydos.
Abydos is one of the oldest and most important archaeological sites in Egypt. Visit the magnificent Temple of Seti I, famous for its exceptionally well-preserved and partially colored reliefs.
Explore the renowned Abydos King List, which provides an important record of ancient Egyptian rulers, beginning with Menes and continuing through the reigns of numerous pharaohs.
Continue to the Osireion, an impressive structure associated with the Temple of Seti I and dedicated to the god Osiris. You will also see the nearby Temple of Ramesses II, decorated with detailed reliefs depicting military campaigns and important events from his reign.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Dendera.
Visit the magnificent Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Built primarily during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, the temple is famous for its impressive columns, detailed reliefs, and astronomical representations.
After completing your visit, drive back to Luxor, with drop-off at your hotel, Luxor Airport, or Luxor Railway Station.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Group Pricing
| Guest Type | Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 13–100 | $ 240 |
| Child | 6–12 | $ 135 |
| Infant | 0–5 | $ 99 |
Price Policy
May – September
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$295 |
|
Double Room |
$355 |
|
Single Room |
$578 |
October – April
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$425 |
|
Double Room |
$485 |
|
Single Room |
$668 |
Private Tour • Daily Availability • 5-Star Accommodation • English-Speaking Guide
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide reasonable flexibility while covering non-refundable costs related to hotels, Nile cruise reservations, transportation, entrance tickets, and other services booked for your Egypt tour.
Standard Cancellation Charges:
- More than 61 days before arrival: 20% cancellation fee
- 60–31 days before arrival: 35% cancellation fee
- 30–15 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
- 14–7 days before arrival: 75% cancellation fee
- 6 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee
- No-show: 100% of the total tour price
Important Conditions
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by email or through the booking platform. The cancellation date is considered the date we receive the written request.
Certain services, including Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights, hotels, special events, and prepaid arrangements, may have separate cancellation conditions imposed by the supplier. Any non-refundable supplier charges will be deducted from the applicable refund.
If the tour has already started, unused services are generally non-refundable.
Changes and Postponements
If you need to change your travel dates rather than cancel, we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability and any additional charges imposed by hotels, cruise operators, airlines, or other suppliers.
Force Majeure
In exceptional circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, government restrictions, major transportation disruptions, or other force majeure events, alternative arrangements or credit may be offered where possible. Refunds will depend on the recoverable amounts from our suppliers.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, travel interruptions, baggage, and other unexpected expenses before your trip.
By confirming your booking, you acknowledge and accept the cancellation and refund conditions stated above.
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Rohan Moona
Oct 18, 2026Our two-day tour of Luxor and Dendera with Sayed was an absolute delight. From the East Bank and West Bank (Valley of the Kings) to Dendera Temple, Sayed made ancient history come alive with his impressive knowledge and insightful explanations.
Beyond being punctual and organized, he balanced guided commentary with personal time, always giving us space to enjoy the sites at our own speed. He was helpful with everything we needed along the way, making the journey seamless and thoroughly enjoyable especially taking us to some local eateries.
We couldn't have asked for a better guide, and we hope to work with Sayed again on our next trip to Egypt!
Bhooshan Prabhu
Oct 15, 2026We did 2 days tour of Luxor East Bank temples, Dendera temple, West Bank Valley of the Kings and other sites, on 12 & 13 October 2026.
We enjoyed the tour very much. Our tour guide Mr. Sayed explained the temples, their importance & history, very well. We found him to be punctual, knowledgeable. At each site, he allowed us some time to explore things on our own. He did help us around with other things too. Should we happen to be in Luxor again we would love to have his services again.
Overall, this tour with Mr. Sayed was an enjoyable experience for us