Guided private tour to Dendara and Abydos Temples from Luxor
Drive to the north of Luxor in an expedition to visit Dendera and abydos temples from luxor ; the temple of King Seti I which dedicated to god Osiris at Abydos and the beautiful temple of goddess Hathor at Dendera, goddess of Music and love.
Day tour from Luxor to Dendara and Abydos temples
At 6.00 am, Our guide will lead you by air conditioned vehicle towards Dendera Temple which is located about 50 KM north of Luxor and 4 KM from the Nile River. It was one of the principal cult centers of the goddess Hathor “Goddess of Maternity, Joy, Music, and love”, The Greeks identified goddess Hathor as Aphrodite. The site contains a large number of structures from different periods of Egyptian history, but most prominent today is the Greco-Roman Hathor temple, which was largely constructed between 54 and 29 BC. Visitors can wander the columned halls, underground chambers, and stairways of the intact building, which is covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions.
After that continue your journey further north towards Abydos one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt which was the head of God Osiris “God of Underworld”. Abydos is notable for the memorial Temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by his son King Ramses II.
Then you will be transferred back to Luxor town .After that continue your journey further north towards Abydos one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt which was the head of God Osiris “God of Underworld”. Abydos is notable for the memorial Temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by his son King Ramses II.
Then you will be transferred back to Luxor town .After that continue your journey further north towards Abydos one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt which was the head of God Osiris “God of Underworld”. Abydos is notable for the memorial Temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by his son King Ramses II.
Then you will be transferred back to Luxor town .After that continue your journey further north towards Abydos one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt which was the head of God Osiris “God of Underworld”. Abydos is notable for the memorial Temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by his son King Ramses II.
Then you will be transferred back to Luxor town .
Meals: Lunch
Dendera and Abydos Trip Scedule
Departs Daily at 6 am & 7am
At 06:00 am Pick up time from your hotel in Luxor, drive to Dendara and Abydos Towns, This journey takes about 8 hours round trip, there will be stops during the trip for WC and Coffee. Scheduled Pickups Available upon Request.
Trip Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Any personal Expenses
Best Times for Visiting Luxor
Luxor is perfect for visiting all year, it just looks hot in summer like rest of Egypt
General Tips about Travelling in Luxor Egypt:
- Arabic is the official language, English is widely used as second language.
- Learn some Arabic words like Shokran, Mn Fadlak.
- Always wear comfortable shoes.
- Buy a local SIM card.
- The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound, The value of the Pound is effectively fixed at the rate of 0.064 LE to 1 USD, Credit cards are widely used in Egypt.
- Try the famous Egyptian food like “Fool”, Egyptian beans, and “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish.
- Try Kebab and Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish
- Stay Hydrated at all times especially during the summer in Egypt.
- Friday and Saturday are the official holidays in Egypt.
- The metro is one of the fastest ways to travel from one place to another within Cairo.
- Keep our tour Guide by your side to fully enjoy your time in Egypt.
Highlights Of Egypt:
- Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and valley temple which belongs to king Chephren.
- Admire the wonders of ancient history at the Egyptian Museum.
- Shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar’s enchanting markets in old Cairo.
- Behold the holy Islamic & Coptic attractions in Old Cairo.
- Feel the grandeur of Luxor within its majestic temples & tombs.
- See Luxor temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple in Luxor.
- Witness the great Philae and Abu Simbel temples in Aswan.
- Board a soulful Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa.
- Discover the Natural Allure of Egyptian oases like Siwa or Bahariya Oasis.
- Swim, Dive, and snorkel in Hurghada or cities situated on the Red Sea.
- Dive or snorkel in Sinai or cities situated on the Red Sea.
- Visit the Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai.
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