About this experience
We will travel to ancient Egyptian cities, to the very origins of antiquity! In Dendera, you will discover the temple of the goddess Hathor, which lay in the sands until the 19th century and therefore has reached us in perfect condition. And then you will get acquainted with the monuments of Abydos, preserving the aura of holiness longer than any other place in Egypt.
What to expect
Dendera. The history of this small city on the west bank of the Nile dates back to the predynastic era of Egypt. This is evidenced by ancient tombs at the wall of the temple of Hathor. The temple has been preserved almost in its original form - for many centuries it was completely hidden by the sands. Here you will see magnificent monuments: the Mamisi - the temple of the Divine Birth, the Sacred Lake, the Hypostyle Hall with 18 columns, the Hall of the Priestesses, and much more.
Abydos. One of the oldest cities, it preserved its aura of holiness longer than any other place in Egypt. It was the center of the cult of the god Osiris - the most beloved god of the Egyptians. You will visit the temple of Pharaoh Seti I with incredible images on the walls. The temple of Seti is also famous for the list of pharaohs - the "Abydos list", where the cartouches of 76 rulers of Ancient Egypt are carved. And you will also appreciate the Osireion with its canals - the most sacred tomb of the ancient Egyptians, where, according to legend, Isis buried the head of the god Osiris.
Organizational details
- The price includes transfer in a modern air-conditioned car or in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus (depending on the number of people)
- Additional fees apply for entrance tickets to the Abydos temple - $9/person, and the temple of Hathor in Dendera - $8/person (tickets are paid in local currency, free for children under 6 years old, 50% discount for children 6-12 years old and students), as well as lunch - $8-12/person
How the tour is conducted
- Departure at 07:00. An hour's drive to Dendera, located 60 km north of Luxor. Spend 2 hours at the temple of Hathor, then head to Abydos, located 75 km north of Dendera. The excursion in Abydos ends at 14:00. Return to Luxor by 16:00.
- Our program does not include stops at shops, so you will not waste your time in vain
- We will pick you up from any location/hotel in Luxor and bring you back
The tour will be conducted by one of our professional Russian-speaking Egyptologist guides.
