Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Hurghada
Visit two spectacular ancient temples on a full-day trip from Hurghada to Abydos and Dendera Temple complex
Pick up
You will be picked up from your hotel around 04:30 AM with your Egyptologist Tour guide (the exact time will be announced after booking)
Arrival in Luxor visit to:
Temple of Dendera: A testament to the power and beauty of ancient Egypt
The Dendera Temple complex is one of the best-preserved temple complexes in ancient Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River, about 60 kilometers north of Luxor. The complex is dedicated to the goddess Hathor:
(Hathor was an ancient Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, music, dance, fertility, and pleasure. She was one of the most popular and powerful goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon. Hathor was often depicted as a cow or a woman with a cow’s head.)
The construction of the Dendera Temple complex began in the late Ptolemaic period, and continued into the Roman period. The temple is known for its well-preserved reliefs and hieroglyphs, which depict scenes from Egyptian mythology and religious rituals. The complex also includes a number of smaller temples and shrines, as well as a sacred lake.
The Dendera Temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the temple’s many chambers and courtyards, and admire the intricate carvings that adorn its walls. The temple is also a popular spot for watching the sunrise over the Nile River.
Lunch Time: Lunch in a restaurant
The Abydos Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple located in the city of Abydos. It was built by the pharaoh Seti I in the 13th century BC and completed by his son Ramesses II. The temple is dedicated to the god Osiris, the god of the underworld, and was an important pilgrimage site for Egyptians. The temple is known for its beautiful reliefs, which depict scenes from Egyptian mythology and history.Back to hurghada : at the end of the day you will be transferred to your hotel in hurghada.
