Abydos and Dendera Temple Excursion

On this excursion we'll leave Luxor behind, making our way to Abydos and Dendera, two cities on the banks of the Nile where fascinating temples can be found.

Itinerary

Having picked you up at your hotel or boat, we'll leave Luxor and proceed to Abydos, located 260 km northeast of the city. In Abydos, we'll visit its famous temple constructed by Set I in honour of Osiris, which features scenes from the lives of Set I and Ramses II, along with the Royal Lists documenting the names of 77 kings of Egypt from Menes to Set I. Abydos was the most significant religious center and pilgrimage site in Egypt, highlighted by representations of the "Mysteries of Osiris," depicting the god's death and resurrection.

After a picnic lunch, we will travel to Dendera. The Dendera Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, began construction in the reign of Nectanebo I and continued into the Roman period. It contains two decorated crypts, two halls with column-supported ceilings, and two funeral chapels that house the famous "zodiac" from the Louvre.

We will make a final stop at the Temple of Isis before returning to Luxor, with drop-off at your accommodations between 5 and 6 pm.

Pickup

This activity only includes pickup and drop-off at hotels and boats in Luxor on the eastern banks (right side) of the River Nile. Return drop-off will be at the same location as pickup. For accommodations on the western banks (left side), a meeting point will be confirmed on the eastern side.