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Full Day Tour To Dendera Temple And Abydos Temple From Luxor

Enjoy a full day tour to Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple from Luxor. Explore the prestigious Temple of pharaoh Seti I at Abydos and the extraordinary Temple of Goddess Hathor at Dendera with your professional tour guide. Embark on an unforgettable journey through time as you join our full-day tour to Dendera & Abydos from Luxor. Led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, this immersive experience will transport you to the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization, revealing the secrets of two extraordinary temples that have stood the test of time.

Price Includes

Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance fees of all sites of the tour
Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
Police permits
All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

Travel insurance
Gratuities
Drinks and meals

Price Per Person

01 person: 175 USD
02 people: 95 USD
03-07 people: 85 USD
08-16 people: 75 USD

Children Policy

Children from 0 – 5 years are free of charge

Children from 6 – 11 years get 50% off

Children from 12 years are considered adults

Itinerary

Full Day Tour To Dendera Temple And Abydos Temple From Luxor

Enjoy exploring the wonders of Dendera and Abydos with our exclusive Luxor Day Tours. Your guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel to begin your tour to Dendera and Abydos from Luxor. You will venture into the captivating landscapes of Upper Egypt, where the wonders of Abydos and Dendera await.

Abydos:

Your first stop of your tour of Dendera & Abydos from Luxor is at Abydos. Abydos Temple, renowned as one of Egypt’s oldest and most revered archaeological sites. It will greet you with its awe-inspiring architecture and captivating hieroglyphic narratives. Explore the sacred halls dedicated to the god Osiris. Marvel at the detailed carvings that chronicle the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Immerse yourself in the profound spirituality that permeates this extraordinary sanctuary.

This temple is unique in its design among the Egyptian temples which takes the form of the letter L. The temple was dedicated to seven various deities, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amun, Re-Horakhty, Ptah, and Seti I as a deity. One of the great temple scenes with significant historical evidence is the list of 72 kings known as the Kings List of Abydos.

The Osirion is just behind Seti I’s temple and was thought to have been built by pharaoh Merenptah as a tomb for one part of the body of Osiris when god Seth dismembered it.
There is a small temple founded by the pharaoh Ramses II, about 1.5 km away from the temple of his father. Today the temple is in ruins, but you walk to it and see what remains.

Dendera:

Travel from Abydos to Dendera for the second stop of your tour to Dendera & Abydos from Luxor. Dendera Temple, a testament to the Hellenistic and Roman eras. Step into the world of the goddess Hathor. Witness the splendor of Greco-Roman architecture and be captivated by the enchanting astronomical ceiling. Admire the exquisite Hathor columns, admire the intricate reliefs that bring ancient myths to life. Gaze upon the mesmerizing Dendera Zodiac, an ancient celestial calendar that has fascinated historians for centuries. The temple complex also includes a monumental gateway, constructed by Trajan as well as Domitian, another Roman emperor.

Throughout the tour to Dendera & Abydos from Luxor, your Egyptologist guide will share their expertise, regaling you with captivating stories and historical insights that will deepen your understanding of these magnificent temples. As you traverse the paths once trodden by pharaohs and priests, you’ll gain a profound appreciation for the rich tapestry of Egyptian history and the enduring legacy of its ancient civilization.

Join us on this full-day adventure to Dendera and Abydos from Luxor, and let the wonders of the past ignite your imagination as you uncover the treasures of ancient Egypt.