Dendera temple & Abydos Temple from Hurghada(Min 2 pax)

5.0 (1 reviews) Hurghada, Egypt
Duration15h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Very educated open minded Guide

Fixed Prices

Comfortable transfer

Professional drivers

No hidden surprises

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Transfer with modern air-conditioned car
  • Entrance fee for all the sightseeing
  • Tipping
  • Anything not mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Dendera Temple of Hathor
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Dendera temple is located 3 km south-east of Dendera City and about 60 kilometers north of Luxor on the west bank of the Nile River.

    The Temple is one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt and it was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of motherhood, love, harmony, dance and music. Hathor was often associated with the planet, Venus.

    Ptolemy VIII and Queen Cleopatra II built it, and then later, Roman Emperors continued to decorate it and honor the Goddess Hathor. Dendera was an ancient healing center, comparable to a Greek Asklepion or the Catholic Lourdes. In Dendera you can enjoy one of the most fascinating scenes which decorate the roof chapel dedicated to Osiris or what is known as circular zodiac or The zodiac. Among the many other structures here are the remains of a 5th-century Christian basilica, the sacred Lake and the Mammisi or the birth house .
  2. Abydos
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Abydos was an important religious center since Early Dynastic Periods, tombs of First and Second Dynasty kings were excavated there.

    The Temple of Seti first at Abydos was begun during the reign of Pharaoh Seti first and completed by his son Ramses second. The temple is well preserved and it is one of the most valuable archaeological sites and it has one of the most complete king lists which is called Abydos list. In Abydos temple they found in 1848 what is become later like The Helicopter Mystery and still unexplained till now. Also there are 7 shrines dedicated to 7 Gods: Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amon Ra, Ra Hor Akhty and Ptah, and Seti I as a deified King

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick our clients from wherever they are in Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Safaga hotels but Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna are against charge.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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