Luxor and Dendera from Hurghada by Coach

The Luxor and Dendera day trip from Hurghada is a great way to discover the ancient temples and history of Egypt.

On this full day by large tour coach you visit two famous historic sites, see the magnificent temples of the pharaohs and learn a great deal about the history and culture of ancient Egypt.

An Egyptologist guide accompanies you and tells you about the ancient temples, the gods and the pharaohs. The trip suits anyone who wants to see more of Egypt’s historic sights in a single excursion.

Why choose the coach tour?

Travelling to Luxor and Dendera by large coach is a convenient and more affordable way to go from Hurghada. The coach is comfortable and air-conditioned, so the long road to the sights of Upper Egypt is easy.

Your guide introduces you to the history of the temples and tells you about the pharaohs and key events of ancient Egypt. Lunch at a restaurant is included.

It is a good choice if you want to see the main monuments of Luxor and Dendera with a proper guided tour while keeping the cost down.

What you will see

The Temple of Hathor at Dendera

The Dendera temple complex is one of the most impressive and best-preserved temple complexes of ancient Egypt. It is dedicated to Hathor, whom the ancient Egyptians worshipped as the goddess of love, beauty, music and motherhood.

The highlight is the main Temple of Hathor, with its magnificent columns decorated with images of the goddess, colourful ceilings and ancient hieroglyphs. Here you can see the famous Dendera zodiac and the remarkable features of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Dendera is a wonderful start to a journey through the monuments of Upper Egypt.

The Karnak temple complex

Karnak is one of the most impressive ancient Egyptian monuments in Luxor. Over many centuries temples were built and enlarged here for the great gods of ancient Egypt, above all Amun-Ra.

You will see the famous Great Hypostyle Hall with its huge columns covered in hieroglyphs and reliefs, the mighty pylons, the obelisks and the sacred lake. The sheer scale and unique architecture of the complex show how important Karnak was in the religious life of ancient Egypt.

Karnak is one of the main parts of a Luxor trip from Hurghada.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two huge stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor. Each is about 18 metres tall. They once guarded the entrance to the pharaoh’s vast mortuary temple, of which only parts survive today.

During the stop you can take a closer look, take photos and hear the history and legends of the statues from your guide.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

The Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful and unusual temples of ancient Egypt. It stands on the west bank of the Nile at the foot of the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

It was built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut and has a unique design: three spacious terraces linked by long ramps that blend into the surrounding cliffs.

Inside you see grand colonnades and ancient reliefs telling the story of the life and reign of one of Egypt’s most famous female pharaohs.

Banana Island (optional)

On Banana Island you see how bananas grow, along with other fruit such as mangoes and tangerines, sugar cane, mint and various spices. The island café offers you freshly picked bananas free of charge, and you can pick them straight from the banana plants as you walk around.

Looking for a different Luxor programme?

If you want to see the main sights of Luxor including the Valley of the Kings, take a look at our Luxor and the Valley of the Kings tour from Hurghada by comfortable coach.