Private Day Trip to Dendera & Abydos Temples From Sahl Hasheesh

Hurghada, Egypt
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Duration9h - 10h
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Overview

Visit both Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple on this budget friendly, self guided day tour from Sahl Hasheesh.

The Temple of Hathor is the largest and most impressive of the buildings in this religious complex. It is visually stunning with a grand entrance. The detailed carvings and hieroglyphs will catch your eye. Additionally, the beautifully decorated ceilings are magnificent. Look upwards when you explore the Temple of Hathor!

Temple of Seti in Abydos was built by Seti I and his son, Rameses II. Seti was a pharaoh of Egypt in the Nineteenth Dynasty, ruling from 1290-1279 BCE. Seti had a huge impact on ancient Egypt. He opened mines and rebuilt damaged temples. Plus, he also continued the construction on the hypostyle hall of Karnak.

On this self guided tour, your driver will wait for you whilst you spend time exploring both temple complexes. Your driver will advise you on timings so that you make the most of your day.

Your trip includes a general entry ticket into both temples

What's included

  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Door to door service
  • General entry into Dendera Temple
  • General entry into Abydos temple
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Guide
  • Everything else not shown in inclusions

What to expect

  1. Sahl Hasheesh
    Pass by
    Transfer time from Sahl Hasheesh to Dendera is approximately 3 hours. Travel time is included in the total tour time.
  2. Dendera Temple of Hathor
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Dendera temple complex is situated on the west bank of the Nile, south of Qena in Upper Egypt, and is home to the stunning Temple of Hathor. Your time is your own at Denders and you have approximately 4 hours to explore this stunning temple.

    The Temple of Hathor is the largest and most impressive of the buildings in this religious complex. It is visually stunning with a grand entrance. The detailed carvings and hieroglyphs will catch your eye. Additionally, the beautifully decorated ceilings are magnificent. Look upwards when you explore the Temple of Hathor!

    Find a painted, raised relief of Bes near the Roman Gate of Dendera Temple of Hathor. Bes is the Egyptian household god who protected mother and child during childbirth. He is a bow-legged muscular dwarf with a ferocious facial expression. His guardianship role was suited to his appearance, which was supposed to frighten away evil spirits. Bes is a great hit with children!
  3. Temple Of Seti I
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The temple of Seti (Abydos) has an unusual L-shaped ground plan and was built primarily of limestone, with the occasional use of sandstone in different areas throughout the structure. The temple was completed after Seti I's death, by his son, Ramesses II, whose cartouches are found in certain parts of the temple, along with his characteristic sunk relief style, that is different from the very fine raised relief of his father.
  4. Sahl Hasheesh
    Pass by
    Transfer time from Dendera to Sahl Hasheesh is approximately 3 hours. Travel time is included in the total tour time.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will confirm your driver's details the night before your trip. Your driver will meet you outside the reception area at your Sahl Hasheesh hotel.

Pick up time will be approximately 05.00. However, we will confirm this with you the evening before your trip.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The minimum age is 6 years.
  • This is a self guided tour.

Cancellation policy

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