Highlights
- Explore the Dendera temple complex, including the Temple of Hathor and the Zodiac
- Discover the fascinating temples of Seti (Abydos)
- Lunch at a restaurant.
Tour Program
Get picked up from your hotel in Hurghada by your egyptologist tour guide at 5:00 AM. Arrive at Dendera at 08: 30, The temple is located in Dandara which is situated at the north of Luxor.
The temple is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. See the last temple built in Greco-Roman times.
Marvel at decorations from Roman rulers alongside Egyptian gods at a temple dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, joy, happiness, and music. See a beautiful sculpture of Queen Cleopatra VII.
Then, continue to visit the Temple of Abydos. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramses II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government.
Abydos was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. Much like modern Muslims hope to complete a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, ancient Egyptians would have hopes to visit Abydos, which for them was strongly associated with the entrance into the afterlife.
At the end of your tour you will be escorted back to your hotel.
Timing & Duration
- Pick up: Around 5:00 Am (Depending on your hotel location in Hurghada).
- Drop Off: Around 20:00 Pm (the same day).
- Duration: 15 Hours.
- operates every day.