Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor

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Luxor, Egypt

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover two of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient temples on a full-day tour from Luxor. Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera, famous for its vibrant ceiling carvings and unique zodiac reliefs, then continue to the sacred Temple of Seti I at Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious sites. Enjoy a fascinating journey through ancient history with expert guidance and comfortable transportation.

What's Included

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Bottled water during the tour
All service charges & taxes
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

Your Driver or Tour guide will pick you up from your location in Luxor

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
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    Dendera Temple Complex

    Your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your location in Luxor. Start your day tour (almost 1h30 drive) to the magnificent Dendera Temple one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Originally founded during the reign of Pharaoh Pepi I (2250 BC), the complex was expanded over centuries and reached its final form during the Greco-Roman period. Explore the breathtaking Temple of Hathor, renowned for its remarkably preserved architecture and vibrant ceiling decorations. Following a meticulous restoration project, centuries of soot were removed to reveal some of the most colorful and impressive ancient paintings still visible today. Discover the famous Dendera Zodiac, admire the mysterious underground crypts once used to store sacred artifacts and temple records. On the exterior rear wall, view the remarkable reliefs depicting Queen Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion. Enjoy free time to explore at leisure, then continue your journey to the sacred city of Abydos.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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    Temple Of Seti I

    Continue (almost 2hours drive) to Abydos, one of Egypt’s most important religious centers. Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Temple of Seti I, built by King Seti I and completed by his son Ramses II in honor of Osiris, the god of the afterlife and resurrection. Admire the temple’s exceptionally preserved reliefs and intricate carvings, including the famous Abydos King List, which records the names of Egypt’s pharaohs from the First Dynasty through the Nineteenth Dynasty. Discover the temple’s seven sacred chapels dedicated to Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amun-Ra, Ptah, Seti I, and Re-Horakhty. Continue to the mysterious Osireion, located behind the temple and believed to symbolize the legendary tomb of Osiris. After your guided visit, enjoy some free time to explore the temple at your own pace before returning to Luxor.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A copy of all travelers’ passports is required.
  • Pick-up and drop-off location in Luxor, including full name and address.
  • An additional supplement applies for all languages except English guide services.
Supplied by Nile Holiday

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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