Overview
Luxor's main sites on day one, then north to Dendera and Abydos on day two for the best surviving temple colour and relief carving in Egypt.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Karnak and Luxor Temple
- Colossi of Memnon photo stop
- Hathor Temple and painted zodiac at Dendera
- Seti I Temple and seven sanctuaries at Abydos
- Abydos King List with a private Egyptologist
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor East and West Bank
Cross to the West Bank at opening for the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, Karnak and Luxor Temple in the softer afternoon light. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2: Dendera and Abydos
Drive north along the Nile valley road. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera: the hypostyle hall with Hathor-headed columns, the crypts, and the roof chapels where the zodiac relief is displayed. Continue north to Abydos, cult centre of Osiris, for the Temple of Seti I with its seven sanctuaries and the Abydos King List. Lunch en route, returning to Luxor in the late afternoon for your hotel, the airport or the train.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- One night accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for both days
- Nile crossing between the East and West Banks
- Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
- Lunch on both days
- Bottled water during the tours
- All service charges and taxes
- The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.
Excluded
- Special tombs at extra cost: Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramesses V and VI, and Nefertari
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Domestic and international airline tickets are not included.
Prices by Group Size
Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.
| Travelers | Price per traveler |
|---|---|
| 1 Traveler | $1,168 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $1,168 |
| 2 Travelers | $867 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $1,734 |
| 3 Travelers | $815 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $2,445 |
| 4 Travelers | $815 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $3,260 |
| 5 Travelers | $815 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $4,075 |
| 6 or More Travelers | $815 per travelerFrom $4,890 total for 6 travelers |
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