Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples

Dendera and Abydos

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Overview

Are you visiting Luxor and want to explore more of Egypt's ancient history? Take a day trip north from Luxor to discover two of the most complete temples in Egypt - Abydos Temple and the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. The Abydos Temple, built by King Seti I, is devoted to the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld, and contains paintings of gods and pharaohs. In fact, the ancient Egyptians believed that the god was buried there. The temple is an important archaeological site in Egypt, and the "Abydos King List" is carved onto its walls.

Next, head to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, which is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls. The temple is dedicated to the goddess of love and joy, Hathor, and was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. It is famous for its beautifully intricate ceiling and the Dendera Zodiac, which is now housed in the Louvre museum in Paris.

The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, bottled water, and taxes.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore two of the most significant temple complexes in Egypt - book your Abydos Dendera tour today!

Duration: 10 Hours

Type: Private Tour

Run: Every Day

Included

Pick up services from your hotel and return
Private English / Portuguese / German / Spanish speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to the mentioned site
All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
Bottled water during the tours
All service charges and taxes
Free alcohol sanitizer bottle will be provided every day in your tour

Excluded

Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping

Itinerary:

Around Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to explore the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, referred to as the temple of Seti I. it's located in Abydos city, about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor. The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the foremost beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then, drive to Dendera to go to the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is found in Dendera, which is situated in the north of Luxor.

Prices:

Prices

2-3 Persons

$ 150 Prices

4-6 Persons

$ 145 Prices

7-9 Persons

$ 140 Prices

10+

$ 130 Prices

Notes:

•   Tour and Prices

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•   Children Policy

0 - 05.99 Free of Charge
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

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