A private day trip from Hurghada to the ancient holy city of Abydos in the Sohag Governorate takes approximately 4.5 hours each way by private vehicle. Because of the long driving distance, most private tour operators combine this excursion with a stop at the incredibly preserved Dendera Temple in Qena along the way.
Abydos Sohag Private Trip Hurghada is an enjoyable individual tour of the ancient monuments in Abydos and the Christian monasteries in Sohag from Hurghada, Egypt!
We recommend the trip because it allows tourists to see many attractions. These attractions lie in two cities – Abydos and Sohag. They date back to two eras of Egyptian history – Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. Besides, this tour lets you get a significant portion of joy and learn more about the country’s history.
Highlights on Individual Trip to Abydos & Sohag from Hurghada
- Visiting the Temples of Abydos.
- Lunch at a restaurant.
- Also, the Red Monastery and The White Monastery in Sohag.
Program of the trip to Abydos/Sohag from Hurghada
- Landious Travel representative will pick you up from the hotel in Hurghada around 04:00 am.
- After picking you up, the bus (limousine or minibus) will head towards the city of Qena. It will pass the town of Safaga on its way to Qena. The resort town of Safaga is located 45 miles south of Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. At the same time, Qena lies 220 km away in the Nile Valley. The journey from the centre of Hurghada to Qena takes about 3 hours. From Qena, you will drive further north towards the Sohag governorate to get to the village of Abydos. It will take about one hour more to get to Abydos.
Schedule in Abydos
- You will start your trip once you arrive at Sohag governorate, strictly at Abydos. The start will be in the Abydos Temple Complex. It is a complex of temples, buildings and towers of different eras. In these temples, your guide begins the explanation, and then he shows the frequently visited places of this large complex.
Agenda in Sohag
- Then, you drive north to Sohag. Once again, you will start your trip to Sohag with lunch. This first stop will be in a quality restaurant.
- Following lunch, you drive to the nearby Christian monasteries – the Red Monastery and the White Monastery. Once again, your guide begins his explanation and shows the frequently visited places of this large complex. Please note that this complex has different temples and buildings. Therefore, your guide will have the task of showing all these temples. Also, he will give you free time to take pictures.
Departure to Hurghada
- Finally, our bus leaves after such a superb individual trip to Sohag.
- This individual trip to Abydos 6 Sohag from Hurghada ends at approximately 10:00 pm.
What does the Price of Abydos & Sohag Private Trip Hurghada include?
- Tickets for visiting temples.
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Private guide.
- Also, a Private vehicle to Abydos-Sohag and back to the hotel.
What does the Program of Abydos & Sohag Hurghada not include?
- Additional excursion programs that are not included in the above program.
ITEMS TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR THE TRIP
- Breakfast box.
- Also, bring with you suitable clothes for the season.
Abydos & Sohag Private Trip Hurghada Booking Days
- Daily from 04:00 – 22:00.
What can you Expect to see during the Trip to Abydos and Sohag?
Abydos Village
Abydos appears to be a village in the modern Egyptian town of Al-Balyana, south of the Sohag governorate. It was the capital of the eighth Nome during Ancient Egypt. The Abydos Village lies 11 kilometres west of the Nile River at latitude 26° 10′ N.
Red Monastery
The Red Monastery, or Apa Psoi, is a Coptic Orthodox monastery named after an Egyptian saint called Psoi or Pishoy. Also, this monastery has the name Red Monastery, which comes from the colour of its outside walls’ construction materials.
These walls are considerably thicker at the base than at the top. Like these walls of Ancient Egyptian temples, they are surmounted by cavetto mouldings. The Red Monastery is architecturally similar to the White Monastery.
White Monastery
The Coptic White Monastery, Monastery of Abba Shenouda or the Athribian Monastery, is a Coptic Orthodox sanctuary named after Saint Shenouda, the Archimandrite. The monastery’s name is derived from the white limestone of its outside walls. The White Monastery is architecturally similar to the Red Monastery.