Embark on a 2-day Luxor to Cairo tour with transfer and explore fascinating archaeological sites and temples along the way. Visit Hathor Temple, Mortuary Temple of Seti I, Tell El Amarna, and more!
Transfer from Luxor to El Minya with stops at Dendera and Abydos
Dendera Temple Complex - Dendera Temple is built in the 1st century BC by Ptolemy VIII and Queen Cleopatra II and one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to Hathor, Goddess and mother of the Pharaohs, representing maternity, love, music and the celestial. You can visit the crypt and the roof where you will find a (copy of) the famous Dendera Zodiac.
Temple Of Seti I - Abydos is home to the Great Temple of Seti I. This unique L-shaped, limestone mortuary temple was not finished by the time Seti I passed away. His son, Ramses II finalized the construction and decoration. The colorful murals and the famous Kings List make this temple one of the most beautiful in Egypt
Al Minya Governorate - The transfer from Luxor to El Minya, including the visits of Dendera and Abydos will take a total of approx. 10 hours
Transfer from El Minya to Cairo with stops at Tell El Amarna and Beni Hassan
Tell el-Amarna - Visit the remains of Tell El-Amarna, the hastily constructed new capital of the heretic Pharaoh Akhenaten. Only occupied for about 14 years when the Pantheon of Egyptian Idols was abandoned for the Sun Idol Aten.
Beni Hassan - Beni Hassan is the ancient burial site for the Nobles of Middle Egypt from 2100BCE to 1700BCE. The rock-cut tombs are famous for the high quality of decoration of daily life and warfare.
Al Minya Governorate - The transfer from El Minya to Cairo, including the visits of Tell El Amarna and Beni Hassan will take a total of approx. 7 hours.
Pass by without stopping
Cairo - dropp off
- Private transportation
- One bottled water per person per day
- 1 night accommodation in El Minya (Bed & Breakfast) if option selected
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide if option selected
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing tickets/admission fees if option selected
- All fees and taxes
- other Languages guides at supplement $25 per group a day to be paid in cash
- Tips, Beverages, extra activities not mentioned, and personal spending
There are several prices plans options for This private tour, depends on the inclusions and the pickup city
Private tour from Luxor to Cairo or in reverse, overland drive without miss all the beautiful archaeological sites along the way.
Stops at the famous Hathor Temple at Dendera and the Mortuary Temple of Seti I at Abydos. Overnight at the hotel in El Minya.
Continue the next morning to the remains of the short-lived capital of Akhenaton and Nefertiti at Tell El Amarna and the ancient cemetery of Beni Hassan to visit the 4000-year old tombs of the nobles.
After this beautiful journey, you will be dropped off at your Cairo accommodation or Cairo Airport.
We offer a professional driver and luxury cars.
- please note that each option has its own inclusions, enjoy it if option is selected
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
