Explore the ancient wonders of Egypt on a day trip to Abydos and Dendara temples
Drive north from Luxor to visit two of the most complete and best-preserved temples in Egypt. The Abydos Temple is dedicated to the god Osiris, and it is one of the oldest and most important temples in Egypt. The Dendara Temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, and it is beautifully decorated with reliefs and hieroglyphs. This is a great opportunity to learn about the ancient Egyptian religion and culture. With so much to see and do, a visit to Abydos and Dendara temples is an unforgettable experience.
From / To your hotel in Luxor
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Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and take you on a journey to two of Egypt’s most ancient and impressive temples.
The first stop is Abydos, a city that was once the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The most famous landmark in Abydos is the Temple of Osiris, which was built by King Seti I and completed by his son, King Ramses II. The temple is dedicated to the god Osiris, who was the god of the dead and the underworld. The walls of the temple are decorated with beautiful paintings of the gods and pharaohs, making it one of the most beautifully preserved temples in Egypt.
The lunch will be served at a local trusted restaurant. And then heading to The second stop is Dendera, a city that was once home to the Temple of Hathor, the goddess of love, joy, and music. The temple was built over a period of 1,000 years, beginning in the Ptolemaic period and ending in the Roman period. The temple is beautifully decorated with reliefs and hieroglyphs, and it is one of the most important temples in Egypt.
This is a truly unforgettable experience that will take you back in time to the ancient world.
