Dendera and Abydos tour from Luxor

Central Park West NY, USA

From

$49.00

Duration

1 day 2 hours

Overview

A Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos from Luxor. A Luxor excursion and sightseeing activity to two remarkable temples. Abydos Temple is one of Egypt’s finest monuments with exquisite decoration located North of Luxor built by Seti I. Then proceeding to Dendera temple built by the Ptolemies. The Luxor day tour to Dendera and Abydos by professional Egyptologist includes hotel pick up and drop off.

  • Visit Abydos temple one of the most remarkable temples in Egypt
  • See Dendara with its intact relifs

Included/Exclude

  • Hotel Pick up and drop off
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • All transportation in destination location
  • Taxes
  • Tipping
  • Any Private Expenses

Itinerary

Pick up at 7:00 am by Deluxe Tours professional Egyptologist tour guide and transfer to Abydos located 130 Km (80 miles – 170 km) north Luxor. Abydos was a burial ground for ancient Egypt as it was believed to be gate for underworld and it is considered the main site of Osoris worship “God of eternity”  and it is believed that Osiris head to be buried there. The temple of Abydos was built by Seti I and continued by his son. In Abydos the temple of Seti I has one of the best perserved reliefs, while the temple of Ramses II walls record the famous battle of Qadesh.After your tour to Abydos drive 1.5 hours to Dendera the temple of Hathor, which  was built in a classic style by the Romans Andy Potelmies. Hathor in ancient Egypt was goddess of Love, beauty and pleasure and is associated with Aphrodite in the Greek culture. Hathor Temple, with its sacred lake and famous astrological roof, is a delicately beautiful structure. Then drive back to your hotel in Luxor which is 77 km from Dendara about 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Max Guests

50

Min Age

12+

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