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Abydos, Egypt
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Temple of Ramesses II at Abydos

Dendara & Abydos Private Full-Day Tour with Lunch

By Elegant Voyage
6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$181 per traveller
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Ancient temple ruins on the borders of the desert
  • Important archaeological site & former sacred city of Abydos
  • Significant locations of Egyptian mythology
  • Professional guide with cultural & historical narratives
  • Private tour for a tailored experience

Activity location

  • Dandara
    • Dandara
    • Dandara, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Luxor City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

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Private Tour of Dendara & Abydos
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 am
Price details
AU$180.74 x 1 TravellerAU$180.74

Total
Price is AU$180.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of Dendara and Abydos
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Luxor hotel via air-conditioned car or mini-van
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour commentary is provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
  • Return transport is available from most centrally located Luxor hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Uncover ancient Egyptian folklore in the town of at Dendara and the ancient city of Abydos, 2 vital locations for their civilisation. Stand before the Temple of Hathor from the Roman era and travel to the holy place of Abydos to hear the storey of the god of the dead. Benefit from the luxury of your personal guide’s expertise.

Follow in the foot-steps of ancient Egyptians as you trace the path of a popular pilgrimage in Dendara to the Temple of Hathor, the goddess of pleasure and love. Enter between two Roman fountains and within the walls find 2 birth houses, a Coptic basilica, a sanitarium, and a sacred lake.

Continue to Abydos—one of the oldest cities in Egypt, a site of and carries enormous archaeological importance. Marvel at the great size of the Temple of Seti and hear the legend of Osiris, god of the dead, whose burial here marked the gate to the underworld. Also home to a royal necropolis, see remains of tombs and sarcophagi with explanations from your knowledgeable guide.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDandara
    • Dandara
    • Dandara, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELuxor City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt