6-8 Hours
PRIVATE
1-15
EVERYDAY
Dendera & Abydos tour This captivating day tour offers a unique opportunity to visit two of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient sites. First, explore the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure.
Marvel at the temple’s well-preserved structure, intricate reliefs, and stunning ceiling carvings depicting celestial symbols. Then, journey to Abydos, one of Egypt’s holiest cities, where the ancient Temple of Seti I stands.
Abydos was a significant religious center and is believed to be the burial place of Osiris, the god of the afterlife. This tour provides a deep dive into Egypt’s rich spiritual history and ancient mythology.
Start your day tour from your hotel in Luxor, our tour guide will pick you up in the morning to discover one of the perfect temples in Egypt (Dandara temple) and the holy city of Abydos.
Start your tour at Abydos in Middle Egypt about 135 km from Luxor, and 420 km south of Cairo in Suhag Governorate. It was an ancient sacred place and cemetery of the rulers of the first and second dynasties (3000 B.C).
In Abydos, you will enjoy visiting the temple of the God Osiris (Lord of the underworld) as ancient Egyptians believed that the God Osiris was buried there.
The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by his son Ramesses II. The Temple also is known as the temple of Seti I.
Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant in Abydos.
Then continue to Dandara to visit the Temple of the Goddess Hathor, the goddess of love and pleasure in ancient Egypt.
Finally, move back to your hotel Cruise in Luxor .
