Excursions Details

Day tour to Dendera and Abydos from Hurghada. Spend an unforgettable day in the magnificent Temple of the Goddess Hathor (Dendera Temple). Admire the Sanatorium, the Mamisi and the only surviving image of the Pharaoh Cleopatra. Marvel at the well-preserved Temple of Abydos.

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Dendera and Abydos are two important archaeological sites in Egypt that offer important cultural, religious and architectural insights into ancient Egypt. Here are some details about both sites:

Dendera
Location: Dendera (ancient Egyptian: Iunet or Tantere) is located about 60 kilometers north of Luxor on the west bank of the Nile.

Fame: The main attraction in Dendera is the Temple of Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. It was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, music, joy and motherhood.
Hathor Temple:
Architecture: The temple dates from the Greco-Roman period (c. 225 BC to 60 AD) and was further expanded, especially under the Ptolemies and Romans.
Special features:
The ceiling of the temple features an impressive depiction of the zodiac known as the Dendera Zodiac (now in the Louvre, Paris). This shows the connection between Egyptian religion and astronomy.
Reliefs depicting Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion.
A crypt with reliefs that have often been interpreted as the "Dendera Light" (theoretically an incandescent lamp, but meant more symbolically).
Other buildings: There is also a birthing hall (mamisi), a sacred lake area and chapels for other deities.

Abydos
Location: Abydos is located about 100 miles north of Luxor on the west side of the Nile and near the modern-day city of Sohag.
Fame: Abydos was one of the most important religious sites in ancient Egypt and is considered the center of the cult of Osiris, the god of the underworld and rebirth.
Significant Structures:
Temple of Seti I:
Construction Period: The temple was begun under Pharaoh Seti I (19th Dynasty, 13th century BCE) and completed by Ramesses II.
Osireion: An underground structure dedicated to the god Osiris. It is often considered a symbolic tomb for Osiris.
Abydos King List: A wall in the temple contains a list of Egyptian kings from early times to Seti I, an important source for Egyptian chronology.
Umm el-Qa'ab: An ancient cemetery area containing the tombs of early kings of the 1st and 2nd dynasties. It became a pilgrimage site for Osiris followers.
Temple of Ramses II: Near the Temple of Seti is another impressive temple of Ramses II, which features elaborate reliefs.
Shared importance of Dendera and Abydos
Both sites were important religious centers representing various deities and cults.
They are architecturally and artistically remarkable and show the development of Egyptian temple architecture.
Both sites are visited by tourists today and are significant destinations for the study of ancient Egypt.
Would you like to learn more about either site or delve deeper into a specific topic, such as the Hathor cult or the Osiris myths?

🔔 ONLY with us: Mineral water and soft drinks are included during the trip - To avoid additional costs, we offer our customers mineral water & soft drinks included during the trip.

♦️ Payment methods:

- We accept cash: Euros, dollars and Egyptian pounds.
- Credit card payment is not currently possible
- Payment is made on site at the hotel.

♦️ Children's discount:

Children: 0 - 2 = Free

Children: 2-11 = 50%
Child over 11 = fully paid

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