Day tour to Dendera and Abydos temple from Marsa alam

Embark on an enriching excursion from Marsa Alam 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 Marsa Alam. The journey to Dendera is approximately 4 to 5 hours, necessitating an early start around 4:00 am

Dendera Temple Complex visiting

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

Return to Marsa Alam
After concluding the Abydos visit, the tour returns to Marsa Alam, with an anticipated evening arrival.

Recommendations:

– Items to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and a camera..
– Attire: Light, breathable attire suitable for warm weather, and respectful of local customs.