The approach path to the Temple of Hathor is between two Roman fountains that end at the massive entry gate. Hathor was the goddess of pleasure and love and was generally shown as a cow, or woman with a cow's head.
The enclosure walls are mud-brick and date to the Roman era. Within the walls are the temple, two birth houses, a Coptic Basilica, a sanitarium, a sacred lake and the Temple of the Birth of Isis. The temple has a long history with evidence that Pepi I (Old Kingdom) rebuilt the temple, while other texts refer to reconditioning by Thutmose III, Amenhotep III and Rameses II and III (New Kingdom). Additions were made during the Greek, Roman and Ptolemy periods.
Abydos in Middle Egyp...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans
Bottled mineral water during the tour
All taxes, fees, handling charges
Qualified Egyptologist guide
entrance fees for all sight-seen above
Tipping
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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The approach path to the Temple of Hathor is between two Roman fountains that end at the massive entry gate. Hathor was the goddess of pleasure and love and was generally shown as a cow, or woman with a cow's head.
The enclosure walls are mud-brick and date to the Roman era. Within the walls are the temple, two birth houses, a Coptic Basilica, a sanitarium, a sacred lake and the Temple of the Birth of Isis. The temple has a long history with evidence that Pepi I (Old Kingdom) rebuilt the temple, while other texts refer to reconditioning by Thutmose III, Amenhotep III and Rameses II and III (New Kingdom). Additions were made during the Greek, Roman and Ptolemy periods.
Abydos in Middle Egyp...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans
Bottled mineral water during the tour
All taxes, fees, handling charges
Qualified Egyptologist guide
entrance fees for all sight-seen above
Tipping
Itinerary
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Abydos
Abydos is one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt. Considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, the sacred city of Abydos was the site of many ancient temples and a royal necropolis where early pharaohs were entombed.
2 hours
2
Dendera Temple Complex
Dendera is a small town and former bishopric in Egypt situated on the west bank of the Nile, about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Qena, on the opposite side of the river. It is located approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Luxor and remains a Latin Catholic titular see.
