10-Hour Abydos and Dendera Temple Tour from Luxor
About This Tour
Spend a wonderful day exploring two of Upper Egypt's most remarkable temple sites from Luxor. Visit the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, renowned for its exceptional...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Luxor, Qena, Abydos, Dendera · Languages: English
Know before you go: Aladin Tours is a family-run tour operator in Egypt offering group and private tours for all sizes, ages, and budgets. Operating for ten years, we have become widely recommended by many renowned travel resources. With a personal touch, the customized tours suit the desires of every visitor and offer a genuine Egyptian experience.; Spend a wonderful day and enjoy full time at Abydos Temple, which is 160 km north of Luxor, where you are going to discover the Temple of Seti I. The Temple of Seti I was built entirely on new ground, half a mile to the south of the long series of temples just described.
About Qena
Qena
Qena boasts both holy Muslim sites like the Maghreb and Sheikh el-Qenawi alongside ancient Ptolemaic temples. Unravel its unique Egyptian histories with help from a local local guide.
What's Included
- Private high-class transportation
- Licensed Egyptology guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch box
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Taxes
Not Included
- Tipping
- Any personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Abydos and Dendera Temple Excursion from Luxor
Meet your guide at around 6:00 am at your chosen place in Luxor to start your day trip. Meet your guide at around 6:00 am at your chosen place in Luxor to start your day trip. Drive to Abydos to explore the memorial temple of Seti I. Here, you can admire an impressive number of cartouches - a list of the pharaohs of the main dynasties. You can also notice the building's reliefs, which are exceptionally well-preserved. Drive to Abydos to explore the memorial temple of Seti I. Here, you can admire an impressive number of cartouches - a list of the pharaohs of the main dynasties. You can also notice the building's reliefs, which are exceptionally well-preserved. Head to Qena, home to Dendera Temple. Dedicated to Hathor, the Goddess of love, beauty and music, this temple is famous for its zodiac, a sculpted representation of Taurus and Libra. The original zodiac is considered to have been stolen by French soldiers during the Napoleonic campaign and is now displayed in the Louvre Museum, so you can admire only a replica. Head to Qena, home to Dendera Temple. Dedicated to Hathor, the Goddess of love, beauty and music, this temple is famous for its zodiac, a sculpted representation of Taurus and Libra. The original zodiac is considered to have been stolen by French soldiers during the Napoleonic campaign and is now displayed in the Louvre Museum, so you can admire only a replica. During your excursion, your Egyptologist guide will provide all the information you need to understand the history of these great temples and Ancient Egypt. You will, of course, also have plenty of time to take memorable pictures at these unique sites. During your excursion, your Egyptologist guide will provide all the information you need to understand the history of these great temples and Ancient Egypt. You will, of course, also have plenty of time to take memorable pictures at these unique sites. At the end of the tour, drive back to Luxor and be dropped off at your chosen place. At the end of the tour, drive back to Luxor and be dropped off at your chosen place.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt · Tour start: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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