Day trip to Dendera and Abydos
During this full day trip you will visit both the temple of Hathor at Dendera and the temple of Seti I in Abydos, home of the pharaonic cult of Osiris. Both are exceptionally well-preserved, with the colorful blue astronomical ceiling at Dendera, and the special atmosphere of the temple of Seti with its splendid wall reliefs.
A day trip from Luxor to Dendera and Abydos takes about six hours of driving round-trip. Both temples see significantly fewer visitors than Luxor’s main attractions, allowing more time to examine the detailed artwork and architecture.
Day trip to Edfu and Kom Ombo
With an optional drop-off at Aswan
A day trip to Edfu and Kom Ombo combines two of the Nile’s best-preserved Ptolemaic temples. The Temple of Horus at Edfu is Egypt’s second-largest temple and remarkably intact, with towering pylons, detailed reliefs depicting the falcon god’s mythology, and atmospheric hypostyle halls that give a clear sense of ancient temple architecture.
The Temple of Kom Ombo occupies a dramatic riverside setting and is unique for its symmetrical design honoring two gods: Sobek the crocodile deity and Horus the Elder. The temple features fascinating medical instruments carved on its walls and a small museum displaying mummified crocodiles. Both sites are conveniently positioned along the Luxor-Aswan route, making them ideal stops on the way to further adventure.
Two-day trip to Aswan
Day 1: Travel from Luxor via Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan.
Day 2: Aswan, visit to Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam, return to Luxor.
With one night at a Nubian guesthouse.
Three-day trip to Aswan
Day 1: Travel from Luxor via Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan.
Day 2: Visit to Abu Simbel.
Day 3: Aswan, visit Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam, return to Luxor.
With two nights at a Nubian guesthouse.
Half-day Luxor Westbank
With visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and Colossi of Memnon.
Full day Luxor Westbank
With visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and Colossi of Memnon, Deir el-Medina and Medinet Habu (temple of Ramses III).
Luxor East Bank
With visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum and Luxor Temple.
West and East Bank
With visits to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple.
All trips include transport in an airconditioned taxi, minibus or coaster by your personal driver.
Optional: tour guide and lunch box.
Not included are entry fees, beverages and tips for the driver.