Top day tour: Complete Ancient Egyptian Temples of Dendera and Abydos
Abydos
Travel a day’s journey to the north from Luxor and witness two of the most intact ancient temples of Egypt. The Abydos Temple is a shrine dedicated to the deity of the underworld as per the Ancient Egyptian beliefs. The Temple of Hathor located in Dendara, boasts the best preservation in the country, with colors on its walls still vividly intact.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Temple of Rameses II - Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, 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.
- Dendera Temple Complex - Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy.The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor .
What's Included
- Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
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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