Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 9 more

Explore the ancient wonders of Abydos and Dendera on this full-day tour from Luxor. With an expert Egyptologist guide, delve into the rich history and artistry of these remarkable temples. Marvel at the vivid hieroglyphs and well-preserved interiors, learning about the significance of Osiris and the afterlife along the way. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included, making this an effortless journey into the heart of ancient Egypt's architectural brilliance.

- Full-day tour from Luxor to Abydos and Dendera
- Guided exploration of two ancient temples with an Egyptologist
- Pickup and drop-off at Luxor hotels or cruise ships
- Bottled water and private air-conditioned vehicle included

What's Included

All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
All service charges & taxes
Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

The driver will follow up with the traveler by his/her room number.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of Seti I

    Your professional Egyptologist Local tour Guide will pick you up from your Luxor Hotel / Nile Cruise. And accompany you to visit the memorial temple of king Seti I at Abydos, which was built by Seti I and his son Ramses II for the God Osiris of the afterlife and resurrection. Abydos Temple is one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. The fine art reliefs incorporate the Abydos Kings list (showing the cartouche contains the names of the pharaohs of Egypt from the first dynasty to the 19th dynasty), There are seven chapels of Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amon Re, Ptah, Seti I, and Re-Horakhty. At the back of the temple, discover the enigmatic structure known as the Osireion, thought to be the tomb of the god Osiris. After finishing, enjoy free time to explore the temple at leisure

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Dendera Temple Complex

    Continue to visit Dendera temple complex. Dendera is one of the best preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The temple was founded by pharaoh Pepi I (2250 BC) and continued until the Greco-Roman time The ceiling of the Dendera Temple has recently been cleaned, in a careful way that removed hundreds of years of black soot, without harming the ancient paint underneath. As a result the spectacular ceiling painting has been exposed in the main hall of Hathor temple, and some of the most vibrant and colourful paintings dating from antiquity are now visible Discover the widely known Dendera zodiac relief, the crypts which was for keeping cult equipment, archives and magical emblems for the temple's protection. On the rear outside wall of the temple, the sc

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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