Abydos Temple and Dendera Day Tour: Explore Ancient Mysteries with a Private Egyptologist
Abydos
Uncover ancient mysteries on a private day tour of Abydos Temple and Dendera. Explore the magnificent temples with a knowledgeable Egyptologist and discover the secrets behind the intriguing carvings and unique experiences offered at these sites.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Temple of Rameses II - Leave Luxor early morning heading north to visit tow great temples. Abydos temple, built by Seti the first and completed by RamesesII.\nAt this temple you will know why this location became this important back in ancient Egypt, why a huge shire was dedicated to god Osiris.\nYor private Egyptologist tour guide won’t miss pointing out the mysterious ancient images on the walls of this temple indicating a helicopter, army tank and a submarine!!!!\nThis temple is the best all over Egypt regarding the quality of carvings and colors as well, it’s worth the visit!\n- Dendera Temple Complex - What was left dates back to the Greco-Roman time in Egypt. The ceiling of the Dendera Temple has recently been cleaned, in a careful way that removed hundreds of years of black soot, without harming the ancient paint underneath. As a result the spectacular ceiling painting has been exposed in the main hall of Hathor temple, and some of the most vibrant and colourful paintings dating from antiquity are now visible. Discover the widely known Dendera zodiac relief found during the Greco-Roman time in Egypt, the crypts which was for keeping cult equipment, archives and magical emblems for the temple’s protection.\nThen enjoy free time to explore the temple at leisure. After finishing, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise / Hotel in Luxor
What's Included
  • Convenient round-trip hotel or Nile cruise transfers
  • Expert guidance by a private English-speaking Egyptologist
  • Access to all featured historical sites included
  • Enjoy a complimentary lunch box during your exploration
  • Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes are taken care of
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Experience the splendor of the Abydos and Dendera temples. Your personal Egyptologist will guide you through all the relevant scenes, highlight the most striking colors, and unveil the enigmas behind the ancient depictions of a helicopter, submarine, and army tank meticulously engraved on the temple walls. Explore the open crypts of Dendera and ascend to the roof for a unique bird’s eye view of the temple, an experience exclusive to Dendera temple!

Why choose us?
Our knowledgeable guides strive to immerse you in local life and familiarize you with both modern and ancient Egyptian culture. Always on time, we ensure precise pick-ups, no unexpected costs, and tours tailored to suit your preferences. We take care of all minor details and offer swift responses via email and WhatsApp, making us accessible at any time.

Location
Temple of Rameses II
Beni Mansur
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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1 Adult
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