Abydos and Dendera Temple Excursion

We'll begin the day by picking you up from your hotel or cruise boat in Luxor, then set off on a journey to Abydos, located about 260 km northeast of the city. Our first stop is the remarkable Temple of Seti I, built in honor of Osiris. This temple is famous not only for its detailed reliefs depicting scenes from the lives of Seti I and Ramses II, but also for the Royal List—a significant inscription featuring the names of 77 Egyptian pharaohs, from Menes to Seti I.

Abydos was once Egypt’s most important religious center and a major site of pilgrimage. Here, you'll see artistic representations of the "Mysteries of Osiris"—a sacred ritual reenacting the death and resurrection of the god Osiris.

After exploring the temple, we’ll enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch before continuing our journey to Dendera.

At Dendera, we’ll visit the impressive Temple of Hathor, goddess of love, music, and joy. Construction of this temple began during the reign of Nectanebo I and continued through the Roman period. Inside, you’ll find two beautifully decorated crypts, two grand halls with column-supported ceilings, and two funerary chapels—one of which was home to the famous "Zodiac of Dendera," now housed in the Louvre.

Before heading back to Luxor, we’ll make a final stop at the Temple of Isis. You’ll return to your hotel or cruise boat between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, after a day filled with history, culture, and unforgettable sights.