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Full Day Tour To Dendera And Abydos Temples From Luxor
Luxor, Egypt
$240.00
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Overview
The full-day tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor highlights the remarkable ancient Egyptian architecture of the temples dedicated to pharaoh Seti I and goddess Hathor. With certified tour guides, you'll gain valuable insights into the historical significance of these iconic sites.
- 🗺️ Certified tour guides share in-depth knowledge about the historical importance of both temples, enhancing your understanding of ancient Egypt.
- 🏛️ The temple of Seti I offers a breathtaking look at ancient Egyptian worship and showcases exquisite craftsmanship in its paintings.
- 🌅 Known for its serene atmosphere, the temple of Hathor features stunning artwork and astronomical scenes that captivate visitors.
- 🚌 Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, ensuring a hassle-free start and end to your journey.
- ⏳ The tour lasts 12 hours, allowing ample time to explore both temples and their rich histories.
- 🚗 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, making your experience enjoyable and pleasant.
- 🔑 Entrance fees and police permits are included, so you can focus on the adventure without worrying about additional costs.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessibility ensures that everyone can partake in this remarkable journey through ancient history.
- 🍼 Specialized infant seats are available, accommodating families with young children for a comfortable experience.
- 💰 Personal expenses, drinks, meals, and gratuities are not included, giving you the flexibility to plan your budget as you wish.
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Full Day Tour To Dendera And Abydos Temples From Luxor
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- Entrance fees.
- Police permits
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks and meals
- Gratuities
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AbydosAbydos or ( Abdju ) was the center of the god Osiris ( god of death and eternity ). It was the pilgrimage center of ancient Egypt. Everyone had to visit it once at least in his life time. It was as well the center of the cemeteries of the 1st and 2nd dynasties. It was thought that Abydos was the gate to the afterlife. The temple you will visit there, is the temple of the king Seti I ( 19th dynasty ). The temple was begun by Seti I and finished by his son Ramses II. Ramses II’s section is now damaged. The temple is very unique among the Egyptian temples due to the quality of the paintings. The temple was dedicated to seven deities, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amon-Re, Ptah, Rehorakhty and Seti I as a god. There are some amazing scenes, you will admire their quality and their craftsmanship, such as the establishing of the djed pillar and the different offering scenes. One of the most important halls of the various halls and rooms of the temple is the Hall of Cartouches, which contains about 72 oblong shapes of the names of kings of Egypt from Menes to Seti I. It is very important chronological list.
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Dendera Temple of HathorDendera or Tentyra was the capital of 16th Nome of upper Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Hathor (The Cow) was identified by the Greeks as Hera or Aphrodite. She was the goddess of love, dance, and music. Before you reach the temple, there are two structures in precinct of the temple, the Mamisi or “the birth house” and the Roman Basilica. The temple of Hathor was built in the time of the Greeks. It is in very good condition with amazing astronomical scenes on the ceiling. There are 24 Hathoric columns bear the roof of the 1st hypostyle hall. The temple contains very beautiful scenes such as the representation of the goddess Nut, and the zodiac on the top of the temple. You will admire the good carvings in the crypt at the rear part of the temple behind the sanctuary.
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Full Day Tour To Dendera And Abydos Temples From Luxor
Luxor, Egypt
$240.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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