08 Oct 2022
The travel desk at the Steigenberger Achti Resort in Luxor recommended this trip. We were a little reluctant as it is a very long drive to Abydos from Luxor. We don’t regret the decision to go. Dendara and Abydos temples are two of the most spectacular places we have visited on our multiple visits to Egypt. Full of colour and exquisite painted stone carvings. Our driver (Ahmed) and guide (Achmed) from Nasco tours were both great. Lovely air conditioned SUV, fantastic leisurely visits to both temples, timed to perfection, with exactly the right amount of historical explanation. At both places there were only a handful of visitors; such a contrast to the huge crowds at Karnak etc. we could spend as long as we liked at each temple. The opportunity to walk on the roof at Dendara was fabulous, I couldn’t get over my claustrophobia and visit the secret decorated crypt, my husband said it was fabulous. Our guide was a very genial companion for the day, and we greatly enjoyed the 10 hours spent in his company.