Enjoy day tour to Dendera and Abydos from Hurghada. Dendera temple is renowned for its well-preserved reliefs and the famous Dendera Zodiac, an ancient astronomical bas-relief. The temple is dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love and music .It has stunning hypostyle hall with ornate columns. Abydos temple is famous for the Temple of Seti I, which includes the Abydos King List, a chronological list of pharaohs. This site is considered one of the most important archaeological sites for understanding early Egyptian history and religious practices. Hight light (Dendrera temple – Abydos temple – Hathor temple -Seti I temple )
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All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle. English Tour guide, Lunch meals during the tours. Entrance fees for the mentioned sightseeing All Service charges & taxes
Personal spending Tipping
Day trip to Dendera and Abydos temples from Hurghada
Embark on an enriching excursion from Hurghada to the historic sites of Dendera and Abydos. This tour offers an in-depth exploration of two of Egypt’s most renowned archaeological treasures.
Departure in the Early Morning
The tour commences with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Hurghada . The journey to Dendera is approximately 4 hours, necessitating an early start around 4:30 am
Visiting Dendera Temple Complex
Upon arrival your tour guide will escort you to temple of Hathor 360 and will elucidate the historical and cultural importance of the complex. The primary attraction, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, celebrated for its remarkably preserved architecture, intricate ceiling artwork, and the renowned Dendera Zodiac. where you can see there also – Birth House (Mammisi): A smaller temple focused on the nativity of the deity Harsomtus. – Sacred Lake:Historically used for purification ceremonies.
Journey to Abydos Following the Dendera visit, the tour proceeds to Abydos, approximately a 2-hour drive. There may be a brief stop for refreshments along the way.
Lunch stop In between the two temples visit there will be one stop in a nice local resturant for lunch
Visit to the Abydos Temple Complex
Temple of Seti I 360 acclaimed for its detailed reliefs and the Abydos King List, cataloging the lineage of pharaohs. Also there you can see the Osireion whichi is an extraordinary cenotaph associated with Osiris, located at the rear of Seti I’s temple. Also more additional temples and ruins will be explored with insights provided by your tour guide
Driving back to Hurghada
After concluding the Abydos visit, the tour returns to Hurghada, with an anticipated evening arrival.
Recommended things to take with you
Comfortable shoes ,bottled water, sunscreen, a hat to protect yourself from the sun and dress modestly.
Type
Private
Price
* Private trip for 2 persons – ( 125 $ ) Per Person * Private trip for 1 person – ( 240 $ ) per person * Private trip for 4 persons – ( 100 $ ) per person * Special discount for groups