Day Tour To Dendera and Abydos from Luxor

Overday excursion to the great Temples of Dendara and Abydos. Abydos is located in Middle Egypt and is now considered an archaeological site. This was once an ancient city that housed many temples and tombs The Temple of Seti I which is built to honor Osiris features majestic temple reliefs as well as the King List. The reliefs themselves are of superb quality and very detailed, even if the temple lighting is low. It is believed that some of the reliefs were originally completed during the reign of Ramses II. Then drive to Qena and visit the Temple of Hathor at Denderah. you will be given the opportunity to see one of the best-preserved temples anywhere in the world! The Temple of Hathor covers 40,000 square meters and is surrounded by a mud brick enclosed wall. The temple is as old as the Ptolemaic dynasty, though Roman Emperor Tiberius most recently completed the project.The temple was buried in sand up until mid 1800's. Two Roman fountains flank the path leading to the temple's massive entry gate. After the tour, back to hotel.