Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor
Description
Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, Start your private day tour to dendara and Abydos Temples, The Temple of King Seti, it was completed by King Ramses II, Abydos Temple known as Seti Temple, then proceed to Dendara Temple (Hathor Temple), Hathor was known as God of Love and joy, at the end of your Dendara and Abydos tour, drive back to your hotel in Luxor
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Itinerary
Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel/cruise in Luxor by air-conditioned modern vehicle to visit with your Egyptologist tour guide, discover the ancient sites. First, visit Temple Abydos, The Temple of Seti I at Abydos was begun during the reign of Pharoah Seti I (1318-1304 BC) and completed by his son Ramses II (1304-1237 BC) during the XIX Dynasty of the New Kingdom. The temple represents an artistic revival of Old Kingdom forms and was part of Seti’s attempt to consolidate the Ramessid dynasty after the losses under Akhenaten. By identifying himself with the great gods and previous rulers of Egypt, Seti added legitmacy to a ruling family that had been mere warriors just a few generations ago. Pharaoh Merneptah added a great Hypogeum of Osiris to the temple of Seti. The final building to be added was the Temple of Nectanebo I in the XXX dynasty, but various additions to the site were made through the Ptolemaic and Roman periods
Then move to The Temple of Hathor at Dendera, on the Nile north of Luxor, is one of the latest Egyptian temples. Dedicated to the wife of the god Horus, it was built in Roman times and its decorations include Roman emperors alongside Egyptian gods. Along with Abydos further north. The Temple of Hathor is boxy in shape and surrounded by a portico with thick columns and walls about half as tall as the roof. There are many reliefs of figures and rituals on the exterior of the temple, including pharaohs, Egyptian deities, and Roman emperors. Inside, the most fascinating sight is the roof chapel dedicated to Osiris, which contains a sundial and circular zodiac. Back to hotel
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located Luxor hotels Luxor international airport
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
The tour was a personal highlight for me on our trip to Egypt. The two temples in Abydos and Dendera must be seen, especially since hardly any tourist strays there! However, our tour guide Achmed only completed the ride. I myself brought a lot of expertise, so Achmed no longer perceived me as an ordinary tourist, but raised the leadership to a completely different level, so that I could discuss individual temple representations with him as a colleague. What was particularly interesting to me was that his interpretations, which differ from me, often have Muslim backgrounds, which are perfectly justified and occasionally brought a plausible alternative to my knowledge. In this sense, we explored the temples together and had to be careful not to turn a planned hour's stay into three hours. Of particular note is Achmed's infectious enthusiasm for the antiquities as well as his humor and openness. In Dendera we visited a local restaurant together on his tip. The food there was the best and least expensive we got on our trip to Egypt.
old and uncomfortable car, unmotivated and amateur guide, terrible road, It is better to go on this tour with a professional tour guide
It was a very interesting and safe experience. Our guide was polite and very knowledgeable, he had a wide spectrum of understanding of daily life and religion in ancient Egypt. He was always very attentive to us and our queries and explained everything in detail. I will repeat again in a few years when the governmental restoration works are finished. However, both temples are magnificent!
Very nice Trip ti Dendera and Abydos in a confortable car! Really nice! I would recomend It. The driver make the Trip really confortable.
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Today’s tour was amazing, we visited Dendera first and then Abydos. The tour guide, Yousin was really professional and very knowledgeable. He made sure I did not have any question left unanswered. He even helped me find the ‘helicopter’ hieroglyph and explained the reason behind it. Loved today’s tour. Recommended 100%
