Full Day Tour To Dendera And Abydos Temples From Luxor

Explore the magnificent temple of pharaoh Seti I at Abydos, and the awesome temple of Goddess Hathor at Dendera with certified tour guides.

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Abydos or ( Abdju ) was the center of the god Osiris ( god of death and eternity ). It was the pilgrimage center of ancient Egypt. Everyone had to visit it once at least in his life time. It was as well the center of the cemeteries of the 1st and 2nd dynasties. It was thought that Abydos was the gate to the afterlife.

The temple you will visit there, is the temple of the king Seti I ( 19th dynasty ). The temple was begun by Seti I and finished by his son Ramses II. Ramses II’s section is now damaged.

The temple is very unique among the Egyptian temples due to the quality of the paintings. The temple was dedicated to seven deities, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amon-Re, Ptah, Rehorakhty and Seti I as a god.

There are some amazing scenes, you will admire their quality and their craftsmanship, such as the establishing of the djed pillar and the different offering scenes.

One of the most important halls of the various halls and rooms of the temple is the Hall of Cartouches, which contains about 72 oblong shapes of the names of kings of Egypt from Menes to Seti I. It is very important chronological list.

Dendera or Tentyra was the capital of 16th Nome of upper Egypt.

The temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Hathor (The Cow) was identified by the Greeks as Hera or Aphrodite. She was the goddess of love, dance, and music. Before you reach the temple, there are two structures in precinct of the temple, the Mamisi or “the birth house” and the Roman Basilica.

The temple of Hathor was built in the time of the Greeks. It is in very good condition with amazing astronomical scenes on the ceiling. There are 24 Hathoric columns bear the roof of the 1st hypostyle hall.

The temple contains very beautiful scenes such as the representation of the goddess Nut, and the zodiac on the top of the temple. You will admire the good carvings in the crypt at the rear part of the temple behind the sanctuary.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options 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

• Full Day Tour To Dendera And Abydos Temples From Luxor
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• This Tour is Provided by Happy Egypt Travel Services.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
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• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.