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Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor
Luxor
About
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
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
guide
All service charges & taxes
Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
Gratuities
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
guide
All service charges & taxes
Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
Gratuities
Itinerary
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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
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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
