Full-Day Tour of Dendara and Abydos Temple
Highlights
Luxor
architectural, archaeological, historical
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Languages
Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Description
This tour takes you on a day trip from Luxor to explore the Abydos Temple, dedicated to the god of the underworld, and the Temple of Hathor in Dendara, known for its well-preserved colourful paintings. You'll be picked up at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and will be transferred by a private A/C vehicle.
Itinerary
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Temple of Hathor and the Abydos Temple
- At 7:00 am, get picked up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by your tour guide. Then get transferred by a private A/C vehicle to Abydos city. Drive north from Luxor for a day to see two of the complete tasks in Egypt.
- First, visit Abydos Temple. The Temple of Hathor at Dendara may be the best preserved in Egypt, with full colour still visible on its walls. But the Abydos Temple is around 135 km from Luxor; the ancient Egyptians believed God (Lord of the Underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramses II. It is located in Abydos city, about 420 km 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.
- Then, continue to Dendara to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendara, north of Luxor.
- At the end of the tour, around 17:00, transfer back to the hotel in Luxor.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 100 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 100 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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