From Luxor to Dendera and Abydos – Private Full-Day tour all-inclusive

• The Temple of Seti I at Abydos is considered one of the most beautiful temples in ancient Egyptian civilization. It was built by King Seti I and completed by his son, King Ramesses II, and then by his grandson, King Merneptah. The most important components of the temple are its seven chapels, which are considered its greatest features. They are dedicated to the gods Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. The seventh chapel is dedicated to King Seti I himself. The temple is distinguished by the splendor, beauty, and rich colors of its inscriptions. It contains one of the most complete king lists, the Abydos List, as well as one of the most complete deity lists in ancient Egypt. Among the most important inscriptions found within are scenes related to the story of the death and resurrection of the god Osiris.

• Continue your journey south to Qena, home of the Dendera Temple.

• Dendera" is the Arabic name for the ancient Egyptian town of "Eunt." Dendera's importance stems from its status as the main center for the worship of the goddess Hathor, whom the ancient Greeks identified with their goddess Aphrodite. The Temple of Dendera is one of the best-preserved Egyptian temples, a masterpiece of architecture, a unique example of art, and a comprehensive textbook of Egyptian religious thought.

The Temple of Dendera was built on the western bank of the Nile to worship the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, and family among the ancient Egyptians. Its construction dates back to the Greco-Roman period, when King Ptolemy III built it from sandstone. Several Roman emperors added to it, extending its construction over a period of approximately 200 years.

The Temple of Dendera is one of the few temples in the world.

• Return to your hotel in Luxor with unforgettable memories