8-Hour Abydos and Dendera Temple Tour from Luxor
About This Tour
Join this tour from Luxor to discover two of Egypt's most popular ancient monuments. At Abydos Temple, admire mythological Egyptian stories carved into the wall...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Luxor, Sohag, Abydos, Dendera · Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Luxor
- Air-conditioned vehicle from Luxor to Abydos, Dendera, and back to Luxor
- Tours to Abydos and Dendera Temples, as mentioned in the above itinerary
- Entry fees to the sites mentioned in the above itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- One bottle of mineral water per person
- Service charges and all taxes
Not Included
- Visa to Egypt
- Optional tours not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Tips
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Visit Abydos and Dendera Temples from Luxor
Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and escort you to the Temple of Seti I, known as Abydos Temple. It was constructed by King Seti I and completed by Ramses II. The pharaohs believed that the god of the underworld was buried at Abydos Temple. It is located in Sohag city, around 135 km from Luxor. Some of the best paintings of pharaohs and gods can be seen on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos. Continue to Dendera Temple, the Temple of Hathor. Hathor was the god of love and joy. Dendera Temple is around 60 km from Luxor. It was constructed during the Roman period and is considered one of the latest temples in Egypt. The temple's decoration combines Roman emperors with Egyptian gods. Transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt · Tour start: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
