Abydos (4 Days)
(Both Private Group Tours & Small Groups Tours)
Overview
Discovering Upper Egypt
This carefully paced four-day journey is ideal for travellers who want to experience ancient Egypt with comfort, expert support, and a sense of discovery. Beginning in Cairo and continuing to Luxor and Abydos, it combines warm Egyptian hospitality, memorable Nile-side moments, and some of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological treasures.
Abydos is one of Egypt’s great hidden treasures: a sacred city linked with Osiris, the afterlife, and the earliest royal history of ancient Egypt. Its preserved temples, desert atmosphere, and famous King List make this itinerary especially rewarding for travellers drawn to history, mystery, and places that still feel deeply connected to the ancient world.
The Essential Aspects of this 5-Star Itinerary
Designed for discerning travellers, this journey pairs Egypt’s timeless wonders with the comfort, privacy, and seamless service expected of a truly high-end experience. Every detail has been considered to ensure your time is not only memorable, but effortless from beginning to end.
The Signature Touches of This 5-Star Journey
- Handpicked 5-star hotels in Cairo, chosen for their elegance, comfort, and exceptional service
- A luxury-class Nile cruise experience with refined accommodation and attentive onboard hospitality
VIP Concierge Service in Cairo
- Your personal concierge will welcome you on arrival, meeting you at the aircraft gate or in the customs hall for a seamless start to your journey.
- Enjoy priority passage through customs and immigration, allowing you to bypass the usual queues with ease.
- All transfers are accompanied by our staff and provided in air-conditioned comfort for a smooth, effortless experience throughout.
A Personal Travel App for Effortless Connection
- We can provide a personal travel app for your phone, laptop, or tablet, keeping you connected with loved ones while delivering real-time flight updates and itinerary changes—your discreet, always-on travel companion.
From the moment you arrive to your final farewell, every aspect of your stay is curated with care, discretion, and attention to detail—allowing you to immerse yourself in Egypt with complete peace of mind and in exceptional style.
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Abydos Was Once The Most Sacred Site In Egypt
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Its Religious Importance Spanned 3000 Years
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The Osition Temple
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Brilliantly Adored Temples
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You Can Feel The Aura Of Abydos
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Abydos An Integral Place In Egyptian History
Ancient Egyptian Research Association
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo and a Welcome on the Nile
On arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will be waiting to welcome you and assist you smoothly through Customs and Immigration, helping your journey begin with ease and confidence.
You will then be transferred to your hotel, with our representative accompanying you to ensure check-in is handled smoothly. The remainder of the day allows time to settle in, rest, and prepare for the experiences ahead.
Depending on your arrival time in Cairo, you may also choose an optional excursion to the Pyramids of Giza, a magnificent introduction to Egypt’s ancient world. Please enquire with us for further details.
In the evening, you will be collected from your hotel for a dinner cruise on the Nile. With city lights on the river, a generous Egyptian dinner, and traditional entertainment, it is a relaxed and memorable first night before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo Marriott Hotel, Nile River, or similar — 1 night.
Meals: Dinner included.
The Marriott Where You Become Royalty
Enjoying All The Marriott Has To Offer
First Class Amenities At The Marriott
Day 2: Fly to Luxor and Explore the Great Monuments
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, where some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites await.
The Great Temples of Karnak and Luxor introduce you to the scale and splendour of ancient Thebes. Karnak, on the east bank of the Nile, is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, obelisks, and sacred spaces created over many generations of pharaohs. Walking through its great halls is one of Egypt’s unforgettable experiences.
The Valley of the Kings reveals the hidden tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, carved deep into the desert cliffs and decorated for the journey into the afterlife.
The Valley of the Workers offers a more intimate insight into daily life, as this ancient village was home to the skilled artisans who created and decorated the royal tombs.
The Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most striking monuments on the west bank. Built into a dramatic cliffside setting, it tells the story of one of Egypt’s most powerful and fascinating rulers.
Overnight: Hilton Luxor Resort, or similar — first of 2 nights.
Meals: Breakfast included; dinner at own expense.
The Temple Of Karnak
Tomb Of Rameses V And VI In Luxor
Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple In Luxor
Day 3: Abydos, the Sacred City of Osiris
After breakfast, you will travel by road to Abydos, one of ancient Egypt’s most sacred and atmospheric sites. The journey offers a glimpse of the Nile Valley beyond the main tourist routes before arriving at a place rich in history, symbolism, and quiet desert beauty.
Abydos was revered as one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious centres, closely associated with Osiris, god of the afterlife and resurrection. Long before the great tombs of Luxor, it also served as a royal necropolis for Egypt’s earliest rulers, giving the site a powerful sense of origin and spiritual importance.
The royal necropolis of Umm El Qa’ab lies out in the desert plain and contains tombs linked with Egypt’s earliest dynasties, including rulers such as Narmer. It offers a rare glimpse into the beliefs, kingship, and social order of Egypt’s formative period.
Abydos is also treasured for its beautifully preserved monuments. The Temple of Seti I is the great highlight, admired for its elegant architecture, sacred chapels, fine relief carving, and the celebrated Abydos King List, where thousands of years of kingship are recorded in stone.
Overnight: Hilton Luxor Resort, or similar — second of 2 nights.
Meals: Breakfast included; dinner at own expense.
Brilliantly Adored Temples
Incredible Murals
Abydos An Integral Place In Egyptian History
The Osition Temple
Day 4: Departure or Onward Journey
After breakfast at the hotel, your arrangements will be tailored to your onward travel plans. You may transfer to the airport for your return journey to Cairo, or continue seamlessly to your cruise vessel for the next stage of your Egyptian adventure.
Abydos Was Once The Most Sacred Site In Egypt
Inclusions
The trip to Abydos can be included on a Nile Cruise excursion or as part of our Excavations Experience or as separate 2 day excursion. Our Excavations Experience, has 4 additional sites involved ie The Lost City of the Pyramid Workers, The Hidden Pyramid and Serapeum. The Excavations Experience is conducted as a 4 day/3 night experience
- Meet and greet at the airport by our representative upon arrival
- Overnight accommodation at the Marriot (Nile River) in Zamalek Cairo
- Private Tour with English speaking guide
- Breakfast and lunch each day
- Internal return flight to Luxor
- 2 nights accommodation at the Hilton Luxor Resort (5 Star)
- Pick up and return to your hotel in air conditioned vehicles daily
- Water
- All entrance fees
Exclusions
- Dinners at own expense on Days 1-3
- Personal expenditure of any kind
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks and extra meals (other than those stated in the itinerary)
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ARCHAEOLOGY 2.0
Dr Mark Lehner ranks amongst the most outstanding Egyptologists of the modern era. Within a select group of Egyptologists such as Petrie, Carter, Hawass and others, Mark has earned his international reputation based on over 40 years of conducting research and excavations in Egypt. His discoveries, such as the workers village close to the Giza Pyramids, and his academic treatise and publications have contributed greatly to the world’s understanding of ancient Egypt. Mark is also the founder of the Ancient Egyptians Research Associates (AERA) whose work includes training the next generation of Egyptian Egyptologists.
Within One Horizon, training our tour guides so that they provide our clients with the most factual, up to date and insightful information draws heavily from Mark’s 40 years of research, analysis and dedication. And so, our guides remain at the forefront of current learnings and knowledge that enhances our guests Egyptian experience with us.
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