Overview
This private Dendera and Abydos day trip from Hurghada is for travellers who have already seen Luxor or who want quieter temples with fewer visitors. You travel in a private air-conditioned car with your own Egyptologist guide, so the timing at each temple is up to your group.
We pick you up at about 05:00 and drive to Abydos. There you visit the Temple of Seti I, known for the Abydos king list and its finely carved reliefs, and the Osireion behind it. After lunch, we drive on to Dendera and the Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Its painted astronomical ceiling and the chapels on the roof are the main things to see. You're back at your hotel at about 19:00–20:00, after about 12–14 hours.
Entrance tickets to both temples, lunch, water and soft drinks are included; only tips are extra. Bookings need a minimum of 2 guests. Bring your passport or a clear photo of it for the police checkpoints, plus comfortable shoes and a hat. Hotel pickup in Hurghada is included; pickup from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay or Safaga is possible for an extra charge. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Private Dendera and Abydos day trip from Hurghada is a guided tour from Hurghada with AVA Safari. The tour takes about About 12–14 hours. Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada at about 05:00. Prices start at 220 USD per adult and 110 USD per child, and the exact total is calculated for your group size at checkout.
Itinerary & highlights
- Hotel pickup at about 05:00 and drive to Abydos
- Temple of Seti I, with the Abydos king list and its carved reliefs
- The Osireion behind the temple
- Lunch
- Drive to Dendera
- Temple of Hathor, with the painted astronomical ceiling and the roof chapels
- Drive back, at your hotel at about 19:00–20:00
What's included & Not included
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Private air-conditioned car
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Entrance tickets to Abydos and Dendera
- Lunch
- Water and soft drinks
What is not included
- Tips
What to bring
Your passport, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Departure point & timing
We pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada at about 05:00 in a private car.
Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada at about 05:00
Pick-up is arranged from your hotel. After you book, our team confirms the exact pick-up time and place by WhatsApp or e-mail.
Age & health requirements
Children aged 0–5 go free; ages 6–11 pay the child price. Bookings need at least 2 guests.
How booking works
- Choose your date and the number of adults and children.
- Pay online by card or choose pay on arrival (where available).
- Receive your confirmation and booking reference by WhatsApp or e-mail.
- Our team sends your exact pick-up time and a location pin before the trip.
Cancellation & refund policy
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before pickup, and no-shows, are not refunded. If we have to cancel because of weather or safety, you can choose a new date or get a full refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method; your bank may take several working days to show them.
How payment works: You can pay online by card (instant confirmation and invoice) or choose to pay on arrival. Nothing is charged until you choose a payment method and confirm.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The car and the Egyptologist guide are for your group only.
What is there to see at Abydos?
The Temple of Seti I with the Abydos king list and carved reliefs, and the Osireion behind it.
What is special about Dendera?
The Temple of Hathor is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, with a painted astronomical ceiling and roof chapels.
What time are we back?
At about 19:00–20:00. Pickup is at about 05:00.
Can I book on my own?
Bookings need at least 2 guests.
Do I need my passport?
Yes. Bring your passport or a clear photo of it, as there are police checkpoints on the road.
How long is the Private Dendera and Abydos day trip from Hurghada tour?
It takes about About 12–14 hours.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada at about 05:00. We confirm the exact time after you book.
What is included in the price?
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, Private air-conditioned car, Private Egyptologist guide, Entrance tickets to Abydos and Dendera, Lunch, Water and soft drinks.
How much does it cost?
From 220 USD per adult and 110 USD per child. The final total depends on the number of guests and is shown before you pay.
How do I book?
Press “Book now”, pick your date and group size, and confirm. You receive a booking reference immediately.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card (instant confirmation and invoice) or choose to pay on arrival. Nothing is charged until you choose a payment method and confirm.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before pickup, and no-shows, are not refunded. If we have to cancel because of weather or safety, you can choose a new date or get a full refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method; your bank may take several working days to show them.
Why book with AVA Safari
AVA Safari is a local tour operator based in Hurghada, Egypt, rated 4.8/5 from 1,700 traveler reviews. We offer desert safaris, Red Sea trips, hotels and airport transfers, you can book online in English, German, Polish, French or Russian, and our team answers on WhatsApp.
