Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 15 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup worth booking?
Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup is a 12-hour experience in Hurghada, Egypt, from $85 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (15)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $85 per person
This private tour takes you beyond Luxor to two of Egypt’s most fascinating yet peaceful sites. At Dendera Temple, admire the vibrant astronomical ceiling and reliefs of Cleopatra dedicated to goddess Hathor. In Abydos,
What you get
About this experience
This private tour takes you beyond Luxor to two of Egypt’s most fascinating yet peaceful sites. At Dendera Temple, admire the vibrant astronomical ceiling and reliefs of Cleopatra dedicated to goddess Hathor. In Abydos, explore the Temple of Seti I, the famous King List, and the mysterious Osireion. Away from the crowds, you’ll enjoy a calm, authentic atmosphere with your own Egyptologist guide—making this a truly personal and insightful journey into Egypt’s spiritual past.
What's included
Included
- The tickets of the Sightseeings
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
What you'll see and do
Dendera Temple of Hathor
The Dendera Temple was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of motherly qualities and love. This grandiose temple is more than 2000 years old. In the temple you can visit the Holy Lake, the sanatorium, the Mamisi and the only surviving image of the pharaoh Cleopatra. Your guide will also show you beautiful astronomical displays on the ceiling and enigmatic reliefs in the crypt of the temple.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple Of Seti I
In Abydos, the god Osiris was worshiped and it was one of the most important religious cities of antiquity. In the Abydos Temple you will learn about the eternal struggle between good and evil, Horus and Seth myth. At the Abydos Temple, admire the very well preserved reliefs and colors, images and symbols of the hieroglyphs carved clearly and precisely in stone. The king list of Abydos and Pharaoh Ramses II with a crown prince hunting wild animals are among the special scenes in the temple.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Memnon Reisen
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
7 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
6 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
15 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic short trip to Abydos and Dendera temples
We requested a private tour to Abydos and Dendera temples in May 2026, online. After only 10 minutes we received a nice confirmation of our request. Then everything happened very quickly. The day tour has been booked. The driver was at the hotel (Sahl Hasheesh) on time for pick-up, by car. Everything very polite, clean and comfortable. Cash was paid at the driver in euros. The German-speaking guide (Egyptologist), climbed to it on the way. It was a fantastic trip, a lot of information, everything just as we wanted. A delicious meal on the way, in a local restaurant, without tourists. Conclusion: Memnon travel is highly recommended. All nice, friendly and very competent. We have already planned our next trip. The excursions we will book again with this tour company. Thanks to Osama (guide) and Ibrahim (driver).
Response from the operator: Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre ausführliche und wunderbare Bewertung. Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihre private Tour nach Abydos und Dendera so reibungslos organisiert wurde und Sie mit unserem schnellen Service bereits bei der Anfrage so zufrieden waren. Ein besonderes Dankeschön für Ihr großes Lob an unseren Fahrer Ibrahim sowie an unseren Ägyptologen und Guide Osama. Es ist schön zu hören, dass Sie die Tour genau nach Ihren Wünschen erleben konnten und die vielen Informationen sowie die persönliche Betreuung genießen konnten. Auch Ihr positives Feedback zum komfortablen Fahrzeug, zur pünktlichen Abholung, zur einfachen Bezahlung sowie zum authentischen Mittagessen in einem lokalen Restaurant freut uns sehr. Vielen Dank für Ihre herzliche Empfehlung und Ihr Vertrauen in Memnon Reisen. Wir freuen uns schon jetzt darauf, Sie auch bei Ihrer nächsten geplanten Reise wieder begleiten zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße Memnon Reisen Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Relaxed tour with competent guide
Our tour operator had offered a slightly cheaper group tour by minibus, but the private day tour to Dendera & Abydos was the right decision! We have booked online through Memnon. Communication via WhatsApp was unproblematic - we got all the information we needed. The organizer insisted on a cash payment. There were two of us and we were picked up at the hotel in a Toyota Corolla. Since the journey takes quite a long time (around four hours from our hotel), the journey in a car was far more relaxed than it would have been in a minibus. The guide, Markus, explained the two temples and the backgrounds well in German and was able to answer our questions competently. Lunch before the return trip was also pleasant. The two temples are definitely worth seeing - not only because of the "bulb" and the "helicopter".
Response from the operator: Vielen Dank für Ihre ausführliche und ehrliche Bewertung! 🌟 Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie sich für die private Tour nach Dendera & Abydos entschieden haben – zwei absolute Geheimtipps, die in keiner Ägyptenreise fehlen sollten! Schön zu hören, dass Markus die Tempel und ihre faszinierenden Hintergründe – weit über "Glühbirne" und "Hubschrauber" hinaus 😄 – so kompetent und interessant erklärt hat. Und dass die Fahrt im PKW für zwei Personen so entspannt war, freut uns besonders. Den Hinweis zur Barzahlung nehmen wir als Feedback gerne entgegen. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei Memnon Reisen begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße, Ihr Memnon Reisen Team
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Magnificent temples but the guide was not an egyptologist
We went on a Dendera/Abydos day tour with a small group, including hotel pickup. We are very grateful that Memnon Reisen was able to organise this trip at very short notice. Everything ran smoothly, we were transported safely, and visiting the temples of Dendera and Abydos was truly a dream come true. We would recommend this trip to travellers who are happy with getting some beautiful photos for Instagram out of it and that´s it. However, for those seeking a deeper understanding of the temples—especially the important astronomical and astrological significance of the Dendera Hathor Temple—and for anyone wanting detailed explanations and the opportunity to ask in-depth questions, we would recommend arranging a tour with a different company and enquiring carefully about the guide beforehand. Our guide was very kind, accompanied us throughout the journey, and did their best to share what they knew. However, they were not an Egyptologist, despite this being stated on the Memnon website. We ended up picking up bits and pieces of information from guides accompanying other groups, who appeared very knowledgeable about the hidden symbolism and mysteries of the temples. We were also disappointed that we did not get to visit the underground tunnel at Dendera with the world-famous “light bulb” reliefs. This area can be accessed for an additional fee, but the option was not mentioned by the guide neither during our visit or before the free time we were given at the temple. Unfortunately, we only realised we had missed it after leaving, when it was too late. This left us feeling that we should have been much more proactive about what we wanted to see, even though we had assumed such a key feature would be part of the visit, or at least mentioned as an extra option by the guide. We also recommend thinking in advance about how much free time you would like at each temple, in relation to how long is spent on lunch and breaks. Having only 15–20 minutes of free time can feel very rushed in the context of how long the day trip is. At the second temple, we requested 30 minutes, and since there were hardly any tourists in the afternoon, we were able to enjoy the site in peace and quiet—a real luxury compared to places like Giza or Luxor. Once again, we are thankful that a guide was found at such short notice and that we were able to take this trip at all. However, more detailed information and guidance would have helped bring these magnificent and sacred buildings to life and deepen our understanding of Ancient Egyptian culture. A hot lunch was organised in a private home in Abydos that also functions as an Airbnb, which was very pleasant and atmospheric of the village we were visiting. Finally, remember to bring SMALL BILLS in cash (local currency or USD/EUR) for ALL toilet breaks throughout the long day—including inside the temples, where toilets still require an extra fee even if your entrance ticket will be paid by the travel agency—as well as for drinks during lunch.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate your honest feedback and are glad that you enjoyed visiting the magnificent temples of Dendera and Abydos and that the trip could be arranged on such short notice. We are pleased to hear that the transportation, organisation, and lunch experience met your expectations. Your comments about the peaceful atmosphere in Abydos and the authenticity of the local lunch experience are especially appreciated. At the same time, we sincerely apologise that the guiding experience did not fully meet your expectations. Your feedback regarding the depth of historical and astronomical explanations, as well as the missed opportunity to visit the underground crypts in Dendera, is very valuable to us. We understand how important these details are for travellers who seek a deeper understanding of Ancient Egyptian history and symbolism. We will review this matter carefully with our team and guides to ensure that all optional sites and additional tickets are clearly explained to guests, and that the guide information on our website is accurate and transparent. Your suggestion regarding time management at the temples is also very helpful and will be considered in future tour planning. Once again, thank you for choosing Memnon Reisen and for your constructive feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in Egypt and providing you with an even more enriching experience next time. Kind regards, Memnon Reisen Team
via Tripadvisor
The best-preserved temple annunciation in Egypt
Dear Memnon Team, the offer with Dendera Tour is a peak offer. In the early hours of the morning we were picked up by the tour guide and a driver. Both the round trip were very relaxing. Many thanks to the driver The Temple of Dendera is an ancient Egyptian temple complex in Dendera, 55 km north of Luxor in Upper Egypt. It is one of the most important temple sites in Egypt and was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Today's temple complex is one of the best preserved Egyptian temples of the time. This tour has accompanied us as a family with 4 people the guide and graduate Egyptologist Sayed Hassan. . His explanations of the history of this temple complex were very interesting and extensively transmitted. We will remember this trip very well. Thank you.
Response from the operator: vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre ausführliche und wunderbare Bewertung sowie für Ihr positives Feedback zu unserer Dendera-Tour. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie sowohl die entspannte Hin- und Rückfahrt als auch den Service unseres Fahrers genießen konnten – Ihr Dank wird sehr gerne weitergegeben. Ganz besonders freut es uns, dass Sie den Besuch des beeindruckenden Tempels von Dendera als so bereichernd empfunden haben. Dass unser Reiseleiter und Diplom-Ägyptologe Sayed Hassan Sie und Ihre Familie mit seinem Fachwissen, seinen ausführlichen Erklärungen und seiner Leidenschaft für die Geschichte begeistern konnte, macht uns sehr stolz. Ihr Lob geben wir selbstverständlich auch an ihn weiter. Es ist unser größtes Ziel, unseren Gästen unvergessliche Erlebnisse zu ermöglichen, und es ist schön zu wissen, dass dieser Ausflug Ihnen in so guter Erinnerung bleiben wird. Vielen Dank für Ihr Vertrauen in Memnon Reisen. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie und Ihre Familie bald wieder bei einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße Ihr Memnon Reisen Team 🌸
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Unforgettable excursion
The trip was super organized ! one of the best Egyptologists and a super driver!I felt totaö cared for and looked after! the lunch was awesome!Thank you Osman and his team!
Response from the operator: Liebe/r Gast, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre fantastische Bewertung! 🌟 Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass der Ausflug so gut organisiert war, Sie sich bestens betreut gefühlt haben und sowohl unser Ägyptologe als auch der Fahrer zu Ihrem positiven Erlebnis beigetragen haben. Wir freuen uns besonders, dass Ihnen auch das Mittagessen so gut gefallen hat. Vielen Dank für Ihr Vertrauen – wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bald wieder bei einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße Ihr Osman Reisen Team 🌍✨
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $85 to $450
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
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Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hurghada.
How much does Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup cost?
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Prices start at $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hurghada usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hurghada is not rushed.
Is Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 15 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hurghada, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hurghada can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hurghada and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour to Dendera & Abydos with Hotel Pickup start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hurghada within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hurghada?
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On Outty we rank every Hurghada experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hurghada Diving Adventure one Day with two Dives Boat Trip, Hurghada to Cairo: Pyramids & Museum for First-Time Visitors, Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip W/Lunch & Transfer from Hurghada. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hurghada?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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