Abydos temple is less visited then most temples, and yet it is one of the most beautiful and interesting temples. To get to this temple either take a tour from Cairo as we did, with Minimar Tours or go by car from Luxor. It takes about 1-1/ 2 hrs from Luxor to Qena where Abydos temple is situated. Most people... More

The Temple of Seti I at Abydos is well worth the 3 hour ride from Luxor. Inside are sections in the rear with bas reliefs in outstanding condition, some of them retaining a great deal of color. Great floor illumination make for wonderful photos. Our group had the place to ourselves! Combine this trip on the way back with a... More

we arranged a tour of this site with Memphis Tours whch also included Dendera. Were able to see this temple at a leasurly rate and then sit i the nice garden cafe just out side the ground for tea and som absolutely no pressure shopping for som sweet statues to take home as souveniers. More

One of the drawbacks when you travel during election time. There was manifestations. Taxi driver said it was too dangerous to go there. More

The most OMG of this temple is the hieroglyphs that located at a top left beam, 3rd or 4th one, just after you enter the first main hallway (the guards can point out to you) - the carvings of HELICOPTER, SUBMARINE, SPACESHIP. This was also featured on the Ancient Aliens of History Channel. Some people argue that it's illusion of... More

The trip to Abydos is a three hour drive through the countryside, but in the end it is definitely worth it. Outside you see some good quality sunken relief carvings that are nice, but not too special. But once you get inside after the first room, you will find the most exquisite bas reliefs carved in Egypt by expert artists... More

I visited Abydos and Dendara in a 1-day guided mini van tour organized by my hotel at Luxor (Mara House). The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, there was no dreaded stops at factories or stores. It was an uncomfortable 3-hour ride between Luxor and Abydos on very bumpy roads, then 1 plus hour to Dendara, and 2.5 hour ride back... More

We had a private car to take us..no convoy needed although passes needed and frequent checkpoints along the way. The site is very flat and open at the front, not as impressive immediately as some, but inside it is quite magical. Inside the front hypostyle hall, there are a host of things to see, including the contentious "helicopter" set up... More

We've just been there and it was very quiet indeed with very few tourists. What a privilege to be able to visit this temple and Dendara without the usual huge crowds this year! If you are thinking of visiting Egypt and are hesitating - don't. It's a great time to go at reasonable cost. More