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What are people saying about Abydos
Valerie_R, Feb 2026
Well worth a visit
Hieroglyphs and war scenes spectacular at Seti 1 temple at Abydos. Similarly at Dendaras. Far less tourists so not crowded. Good lunch at clean restaurant in Abydos, despite being in small village lane.
butterfieldrusty, Jan 2026
FULL day trip from Luxor
Long day, glad I wasn't driving. Only a few people, so plenty of space to wonder and take photographs. Abydos only had about 12 people there total. No wonder, the road through the town is horrific.
Juhana_K, Dec 2025
Dendera and Abydos
Excellent tour to Dendera and Abydos temples. Our driver was very friendly and punctual. All went very well.
Neal_N, Mar 2026
Fabulous day with Mena
Had a really amazing day with Mena who took us to Dendara for the day. Dendara is about a 90 minute drive from Luxor and totally worth it. No crowds , serene, pristine with a fabulous temple and loads to see. Mena was a great guide, fun to be with , extremely knowledgeable and we would highly recommend him!
James_M, Mar 2026
Awesome experience
Awesome experience.
Tour guide Ahmet is super knowledgeable, he and the driver and accommodating and flexible.
And in general just super helpful.
Will definitely recommend
Keti_K, Jan 2026
First of all, the driver...
First of all, the driver was good, he drove efficiently taking the shorter roads. Nowadays, roads are better so it took overall only about 8 hours, instead of 10 as it used to take. The only issue we had is that the tour company confirmed 3 times that our start time would be 7am instead of 6am as is indicated on Viator. But they didn't inform the driver and he showed up at 6am. Such early start was completely unnecessary, but everything went smoothly otherwise.
Panos_P, Jan 2026
Our guide Ahmed and the...
Our guide Ahmed and the driver Ahmed made this a very nice day trip.
The pacing was good and the car was comfortable. The explanation of the sights was satisfactory.
Natacha_S, Jan 2026
This is the best company...
This is the best company with an amazing services from customer services, the driver and the transfer itself. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for which company to choose from. We did the transfer from Hurghada to Luxor with the stop in Dendara. Our driver, Ammar is punctual, safely drive and friendly.
Arthur_C, Nov 2025
Great trip, beautiful temples
It is a great trip. Temples are beautiful. The driver Ahmed Shaban was both fast and driving safe. Althogether I recommand this one.
Stuart_D, Jan 2026
8 hour trip to see two interesting temples
The main thing to know is that the 6-7 hour time estimate is not accurate. It took 8 hours and if you've seen a lot of temples, you might want to consider whether it's worth spending a full day driving to see two more. In general the guide was very knowledgeable and driver drove very safely. Guide and driver accommodated our group's needs.
The temple in Dendera is quite similar to the one is Esna, but Dendera one has interesting faces on the tops of the columns; in addition, this one has ladders to a couple high up rooms, and an interesting long flight of shallow stairs to the rooftop that other temples in Upper Egypt do not have. The Great Seti I temple in Abydos is interesting for the rays of light coming through the roof. Perhaps more interesting is the Osireion, an ancient temple behind that people think is 4-5 stories deep, but remains mostly under water. However, the stairs down to it were closed and we could only see from above. Oddly our guide knew nothing about it.
Peter_K, Dec 2025
Having the right guide makes the difference (I had a great one)
The tour to Dendera and Abydos was everything I hoped for and more. I learned things about the sites that I didn't already know from my research, and my guide Peter Ayad was awesome at customizing the tour to my specific interests (the driver was cool, too).
Don't skip Abydos. I know it is a long drive, but it is worth it if you give Abydos the time. I'm so glad I did this trip.
I have come to learn that these trips are won or lost based on the tour guide who leads them. I wish Peter Ayad could lead them all for me. He was seriously great as a knowledgeable guide who also had a laid-back style. He felt like a friend by the end, and he did his job well also!
Christine_B, Jan 2025
A wonderful day !
The excursion to visit the temples of Abydos and Dendera this January 2025 was extraordinary, with an exceptional driver and breathtaking monuments.
It was the first time a tour agency driver arrived ahead of the scheduled time at our hotel.
Must know the Riad is difficult and takes time you will never forget su h experience
Thank you to Eye of Egypt! Abydos and Dendera are truly handled by an agency that lives up to its reputation.
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- Abydos is a great choice for anyone who’d like to experience ancient Egypt without the crowds that can besiege Luxor’s big-ticket sights.
- Excavations are still ongoing at Abydos, so some areas may be closed to visitors.
- Archaeology buffs can spend many happy hours exploring Abydos: If this is you, consider doing Abydos and Dendera as separate trips.
- The site offers modern restrooms and a café.
- Travelers who rely on wheelchairs will need a helper to see much of Abydos, and the Osireion will remain off-limits.
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