Tours To Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor
Overview
Dendera and Abydos Temples
To enjoy the civilization of the ancients in summer and winter, dozens of visitors arrive daily from Luxor, Aswan, and other places where there are temples and tourist places.
Dendera Temple is Qena's first tourist destination and a destination for tourists from around the world, despite the passage of thousands of years, the temple still retains the colors of its bright inscriptions to be considered one of the most beautiful temples in the world, in a small village in Qena center, the temple is located in a small village in Qena, which was built with high precision that made its architecture preserve all its features, and was built to worship the goddess of love, beauty, mother, happiness and fertility among the ancient Egyptians.
The Temple of Abydos or ‘The Buried Godmother’ in the city of Balina, Sohag Governorate, is one of the ancient cities of Upper Egypt, dating back to 5,000 years BC, and is called the Buried Godmother because of the many monuments found in it under the sand, and the temple is characterized by many inscriptions in addition to being one of the ‘roofed’ temples.
The Temple of Seti I in Abydos was built by King Seti I of the nineteenth dynasty, who died without completing the temple, which was completed by his son, King Ramses II. It was customary for the king to start building the temple from the back to the front, as he started at the most important place, the Holy of Holies, where the statue of the idol was placed, so Seti started from the back to the front until he reached the first hall.
Dendera and Abydos Temples
To enjoy the civilization of the ancients in summer and winter, dozens of visitors arrive daily from Luxor, Aswan, and other places where there are temples and tourist places.
Dendera Temple is Qena's first tourist destination and a destination for tourists from around the world, despite the passage of thousands of years, the temple still retains the colors of its bright inscriptions to be considered one of the most beautiful temples in the world, in a small village in Qena center, the temple is located in a small village in Qena, which was built with high precision that made its architecture preserve all its features, and was built to worship the goddess of love, beauty, mother, happiness and fertility among the ancient Egyptians.
The Temple of Abydos or ‘The Buried Godmother’ in the city of Balina, Sohag Governorate, is one of the ancient cities of Upper Egypt, dating back to 5,000 years BC, and is called the Buried Godmother because of the many monuments found in it under the sand, and the temple is characterized by many inscriptions in addition to being one of the ‘roofed’ temples.
The Temple of Seti I in Abydos was built by King Seti I of the nineteenth dynasty, who died without completing the temple, which was completed by his son, King Ramses II. It was customary for the king to start building the temple from the back to the front, as he started at the most important place, the Holy of Holies, where the statue of the idol was placed, so Seti started from the back to the front until he reached the first hall.
Inclusion
- All fees and taxes
- Shopping excursions in Luxor
- Glasses water during your Tours
- Tickets to Dendera and Abydos.
- A professional guide who speaks fluent English
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All sightseeing entrance costs are listed in the itinerary above.
- Cairo Top Tours provides all transportation in a private, air-conditioned car.
Exclusion
- Tipping
- Any additions
- Self-expenditures
- Prices apply for Egypt Easter trips and Egypt Christmas and New Year excursions.
Itinerary
To enjoy the civilization of the ancients in summer and winter, where dozens of visitors come daily from Luxor, Aswan, and other places where there are temples and tourist places, our guide will transfer you by private car to Dendera Temple and Abydos.
As for Abydos is an archaeological city located in the far south of Egypt in the Balina district of Sohag Governorate. As the people of Sohag call it ‘the buried godmother’ as a metaphor for the abundance of antiquities, the entire city is based on a number of temples and museums, as it was a pilgrimage destination for ancient Egyptians.
The Temple of Abydos. Seti I Temple in Abydos was built by King Seti I of the 19th Dynasty, who died without completing the temple and was completed by his son, King Ramses II. It was customary for the king to start building the temple from the back to the front, as he started at the most important place, the Holy of Holies, where the idol statue was placed, so Seti started from the back to the front until he reached the first hall.
After providing you with information about this temple, you will be transferred to the Temple of Dendera Temple, the temple was built by King Ptolemy III from sandstone, and many Roman emperors added modifications to it, so that the construction process lasted about 200 years, and it is characterized by unique architectural art rich in paintings and inscriptions, and its walls and columns are decorated with hieroglyphic writings and carved statues that are very accurate and beautiful, and the inscriptions on the interior walls of the temple show the Roman Caesars Augustus, Tiberius and Nero offering sacrifices to gods as the ancient Egyptians followed the practice of the ancient Egyptians.
At the end of your tour, you will return to Luxor to rest at your hotel after this long and interesting tour.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $200 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $130 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $80 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $70 Per Person |
Start from : $70
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In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
To fully appreciate the attractions and immerse yourself in the rich history of Luxor, it's recommended to spend at least two to three days in the city. This allows you to visit the major sites, such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, at a leisurely pace. Additionally, having a couple of extra days allows for flexibility in case you want to explore lesser-known attractions or take a day trip to nearby sites like Abydos or Dendera.
To fully appreciate the attractions and immerse yourself in the rich history of Luxor, it's recommended to spend at least two to three days in the city. This allows you to visit the major sites, such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, at a leisurely pace. Additionally, having a couple of extra days allows for flexibility in case you want to explore lesser-known attractions or take a day trip to nearby sites like Abydos or Dendera.
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