TOUR TO ABYDOS AND DANDARA TEMPLES
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple Abydos, Abydos Road, Abydos Egypt
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor or your Nile Cruise to visit Abydos Temple, The site was the most important religious center of the ruler of the dead. Because of its association with the afterlife, many Egyptian kings constructed cenotaphs at Abydos, including the great New Kingdom cenotaph temple of Seti l Begun by Seti l and completed by Ramesses ll , This temple was built of fine white limestone and is one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. Then continue to Dandara, the area in which the temple is located. Is that of ancient Tantere( Greek Tentyris), a provincial capital and important religious site during several period of Egyptian history. The temple of Hathor which stands at the site today dates to the Graeco-Roman period, however, and is one of the best-preserved temples of this period in Egypt. Later you will be driven back to your hotel or your Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Duration: 8 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple Abydos, Abydos Road, Abydos Egypt
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor or your Nile Cruise to visit Abydos Temple, The site was the most important religious center of the ruler of the dead. Because of its association with the afterlife, many Egyptian kings constructed cenotaphs at Abydos, including the great New Kingdom cenotaph temple of Seti l Begun by Seti l and completed by Ramesses ll , This temple was built of fine white limestone and is one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. Then continue to Dandara, the area in which the temple is located. Is that of ancient Tantere( Greek Tentyris), a provincial capital and important religious site during several period of Egyptian history. The temple of Hathor which stands at the site today dates to the Graeco-Roman period, however, and is one of the best-preserved temples of this period in Egypt. Later you will be driven back to your hotel or your Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Duration: 8 hours
Included
- Pick up service from your Hotel and return.
- Qualified tour guide.
- Private air conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Entry/Admission - Temple Abydos
Not included
- Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping for tour guide and driver.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
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