1-Day Dendera and Abydos Temple Tour from Luxor
About This Tour
Drive north from Luxor to explore two of Egypt's most prominent temples in a single day. Visit Abydos Temple, dedicated to the ancient Egyptian god of the under...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Luxor, Abydos, Dendera · Languages: English, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Abydos
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What's Included
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up from your hotel and return
- Private Egyptologist guide speaking all languages
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Bottled water during your trip
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Abydos and Dendera Temple Excursion from Luxor
Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover these ancient sites. First, visit Abydos. In ancient Egyptian belief, the god of the underworld was believed to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramsess II, and it is known as the Temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city, about 420 km south of Cairo in Sohag Governorate, and 135 km from Luxor. The paintings of the gods and pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, which lies north of Luxor.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt · Tour start: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
