Private Dendera & Abydos Temples Tour: Explore Dynasties of the Pharaohs with an Expert Guide
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  • Uncover the different reigning periods of the pharaohs
  • Expert Egyptology Tour Guide
  • Each of the two temples showcases unique architecture and vibrant hues
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Temple of Rameses II - Our Egyptologist guide will meet and pick you up from the hotel / cruise to start your private full day tour to Dendara & Abydos temples. The two temples are located in two different destinations and dating back to far different periods in the ancient Egyptian history.
    Abydos temple:
    It such a very impressive construction built by the king Seti I and completed by his son Ramses II (1290

  • 1212 B.C). you will be guided to see aggression scenes from an ancient battle called Kaddish then listen to the dreamed story of the king Ramses II where he carved it in 99 hieroglyphic lines. Then to the biggest 7 shrines that never founded in any other temple. Proceeding to explore the king’s list which includes the Nesobity Cartoshes of 76 pharoses of ancient Egypt throughout the old, middle and new kingdom. Finally, you will head to the Osiron, Symbolic tomb of the god Osiris that Egyptians believed that his head was buried there by his brother after he shut him off into pieces according to the myth of Osiris and Isis.

  • Dendera Temple Complex - DENDARA Temple:
    You will move back to Qena city to vist Dendera temple.It is a unique colorful Greek-Roman temple (400 B.C- 300 A.D), located on 40,000 square meters far from the Nile river and surmounted by a huge mud-break enclosure wall therefor it is in a very good condition. The temple is dedicated to the cult of goddess Hathor where the gigantic Hathoric columns are decorating the great astronomic hall. Just in this temple only you have the opportunity to get into the crypt, passage and roof. Descending down the crypt to figure out the argue scenes of what shaped like lightbulb. Entering inside the passage that was the safety place to the golden statue of Hathor. Ascending the spiral stairway to explore the zodiac room and other rooms that describing the restoration of Osiris.

After this amazing day around the ancient gods and pharos’s spirits you will drive back to Luxor.

What's Included
  • Private transportation with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Expert Egyptologist guide
  • Meals including lunch
  • Refreshments including bottled water
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Convenient pick up & drop off service
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Anything not mentioned
  • Personal Expenses
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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Scrode
Nov 21, 2021
Enthusiastic and Knowledgeable Guide - Mohsen was our guide for this trip. He did an excellent job of thoroughly explaining everything in great detail. You could tell that he truly enjoyed his job which in turn resulted in a better experience for our group. I would highly recommend him.
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