11-Hour Abydos and Dendera Temple Tour from Luxor
About This Tour
Sign up for a day tour and discover two of the most complete and well-preserved temples near Luxor. Admire the fine carvings of Egyptian gods and pharaohs at th...
Duration: 11 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, Dendera · Languages: English
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Abydos
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What's Included
- Pick-up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Tour permission from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiques
- Lunch
- Beverages and bottled water during the tour
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Entrance tickets to the mentioned sites
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Abydos and Dendera Temple Discovery
Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Luxor to discover two of the most beautiful temples. Visit Abydos. An ancient Egyptian belief holds that God, the Lord of the underworld, is buried here. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramesses II. Also known as the Temple of Seti I, it is located in Abydos city, about 420 km south of Cairo in Suhag 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. Continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, situated north of Luxor. Drop off at your hotel.
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.
