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Dendera and Abydos Temples from Safaga Port

Safaga Port, Luxor City
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Duration

10 hours

Cancellation

No Cancellation

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

A perfect opportunity to visit two of Egypt’s hidden gems, Temples less discovered and visited yet extremely important and relevant to ancient Egyptian history! Tour starts at Dendera Temple, known for the Goddess Hathor and Isis, with an exciting history. Then a tour around Aby-dos Temple, here to explore the cult of the God Osiris, the God of the dead. So join us on this ‘one-off’ exciting day!

What you will do

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Visit Dendera Temple | Abydos Temple

Kay Trips representative will collect you early morning once docking from the Port at Safaga by one of our experienced Tour Guides, then transferred to your comfortable vehicle for your journey to Upper Egypt. Included in your trip will be a lunch box with soft drinks and water.
On arrival at Qena, you will start with your fascinating insight into the history of Dendera Temple, said to have dated back to the middle kingdom. It is enclosed by a large mudbrick wall and exists several interior complexes. You will explore the inside the complex, including Hath-or Temple, the Temple of Isis, a sacred Lake, and even a section dedicated and constructed during the Roman period under Tiberius. After this great passage through time, you will move on to discover Abydos Temple, famous for being the Temple of Osiris and the Jackal-headed God of death. Altogether, there was an outstanding ten Temples constructed on this site as it was considered a cult worship site for Osiris and was visited by many pilgrims. Its leading site, the Temple of Seti, was dedicated to Pharaoh Seti and his son Ramses II.
After your informative visits of the day, it is time to head back to your Cruise Ship at Safaga. Take time to rest and relax during your journey back. On arrival, you will board your Cruise in Safaga.

Included/Excluded

  • Transport in a comfortable A/C vehicle
  • Pick up and drop off services from Safaga Port
  • Experienced tour guide and driver
  • Lunch with Egyptian cuisine taste
  • Admissions fees to mentioned sites in the itinerary
  • Time to shop memorable souvenirs
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Additional sites / expenses
  • Own spending money
  • Tips for Guide/ driver (recommended)

Languages

English

Activity's Location

Safaga Port, Luxor City
from €225,00

Organized by

Kay Trips

Member Since 2022