Private Day Trip To Dendera And Abydos Temples From El Gouna

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Visit both Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple on this budget friendly, self guided day tour from El Gouna.

The Temple of Hathor is the largest and most impressive of the buildings in this religious complex. It is visually stunning with a grand entrance. The detailed carvings and hieroglyphs will catch your eye. Additionally, the beautifully decorated ceilings are magnificent. Look upwards when you explore the Temple of Hathor!

The Temple of Seti in Abydos was built by Seti I and his son, Rameses II. Seti was a pharaoh of Egypt in the Nineteenth Dynasty, ruling from 1290-1279 BCE. Seti had a huge impact on ancient Egypt. He opened mines and rebuilt damaged temples. Plus, he also continued the construction on the hypostyle hall of Karnak.

On this self guided tour, your driver will wait for you whilst you spend time exploring both temple complexes. Your driver will advise you on timings so that you make the most of your day.

Your trip includes a general entry ticket into both temples.

What's Included

Private, air conditioned vehicle
Door to door service
General entry ticket into Abydos Temple
General entry ticket into Dendera Temple
Lunch and refreshments
Everything else not shown in inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your driver will meet you outside the reception area at your hotel. Pick up time will be approximately 05.00. However we will confirm this the evening before your trip.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    El Gouna

    Transfer time from El Gouna to Dendera is approximately 3hours. Travel time is included in the total tour time.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Dendera Temple Complex

    Dendera temple complex is situated on the west bank of the Nile, south of Qena in Upper Egypt, and is home to the stunning Temple of Hathor.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Temple Of Seti I

    The temple of Seti (Abydos) has an unusual L-shaped ground plan and was built primarily of limestone, with the occasional use of sandstone in different areas throughout the structure. The temple was completed after Seti I's death, by his son, Ramesses II, whose cartouches are found in certain parts of the temple, along with his characteristic sunk relief style, that is different from the very fine raised relief of his father.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    El Gouna

    Transfer time from Dendera to Soma Bay is approximately 3 hours. Travel time is included in the total tour time.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The minimum age is 6 years.
Supplied by 123 Taxi & Tours Hurghada

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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