Giuseppe Rossi
July 21, 2024, 7:08 p.m.Una giornata indimenticabile visitando i templi di Dendera e Abydos. La guida era estremamente ben informata e appassionata. Consiglio vivamente questa escursione a chiunque visiti El Quseir!
Dendera and Abydos from El Quseir
Dendera and abydos day tour from el quseir
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Enjoy a Private day tour Dendera temple s and Abydos temples from El Quseir to Visit the temple of Hathor,The Goddess of Love,Music and Healing then travel to Abydos to visit the temple of Osiris,Abydos was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. Much like modern Muslims hope to complete a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, ancient Egyptians would have hopes to visit Abydos, which for them was strongly associated with the entrance into the afterlife.
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Una giornata indimenticabile visitando i templi di Dendera e Abydos. La guida era estremamente ben informata e appassionata. Consiglio vivamente questa escursione a chiunque visiti El Quseir!
Eine fantastische Tour! Die Tempel von Dendera und Abydos sind unglaublich beeindruckend. Der Tempel der Hathor war mein Favorit. Unser Reiseführer war ausgezeichnet und sehr informativ.
Visite incroyable! Les temples sont absolument à couper le souffle. Je suis très heureuse d'avoir choisi cette excursion. Notre guide connaissait parfaitement l'histoire des lieux.
Экскурсия была замечательной! Храм Хатхор действительно впечатляющий, а посещение храма Осириса в Абидосе было незабываемым. Наша экскурсовод была очень профессиональной и увлеченной своей работой.
This was a truly magical experience! Visiting the temple of Hathor was mesmerizing, and learning about the Goddess of Love and Music was enlightening. Abydos was equally fascinating. A must-do tour for anyone in El Quseir. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate.
The private day tour to Dendera and Abydos was extraordinary! The temple of Hathor left me speechless with its beauty. Abydos temple, steeped in history, was a sight to behold. Thanks to the excellent guide, I learned so much. Highly recommended!
Amazing day tour! The temples were stunning and filled with history. Our guide was friendly and provided deep insights into Egyptian mythology. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone.
Die Tempel von Hathor und Osiris sind absolut sehenswert. Unser Führer hat uns viele interessante Informationen gegeben. Ein einmaliges Erlebnis, das ich jedem empfehlen kann, der sich in der Region befindet.
Esperienza straordinaria visitando i templi di Hathor e Osiride. La nostra guida era eccezionale, spiegando ogni dettaglio con passione. Un tour perfetto!
Une journée merveilleuse passée à explorer les temples de Dendera et Abydos. Le temple de Hathor était magnifique! Merci pour cette expérience inoubliable. Je recommande vivement cette excursion.
1) Pick up time from your hotel in El Quseir
Pick up time from your hotel in El Quseir by El Quseir tours tour guide, Then Drive to Dendera temple The Distance 220 K.m El Quseir - Safaga 60 K.m Safaga -Dendera 160 With a break in the desert
2) Visit Dendera temple
Arrive at Dendera at 08: 30, You will be accompanied by Egyptologist tour guide, He will explain the history of the temple
Dendera temple
The Temple of Hathor was largely constructed during the Late Ptolemaic period, specifically during the reign of Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra VII. Later additions were made during the Roman period. Although built by a dynasty of rulers who were not native Egyptians themselves, the design of this temple has been found to be in accordance to that of other classical Egyptian temples, with the exception of the front of the hypostyle hall, which, according to an inscription above the entrance, was constructed by the Emperor Tiberius.
Apart from these, there are also scenes in the temple complex portraying the Ptolemaic rulers. For example, carved onto the external face of one of the temple walls is a huge relief of Cleopatra VII and her son by Julius Caesar and co-ruler, Ptolemy XV (better known as Caesarion). The two Ptolemaic rulers are shown dressed in Egyptian garb, and offering sacrifices.
Hathor was also regarded as a goddess of healing, and this is evident in the presence of a sanatorium in the temple complex. Here, pilgrims would come to be cured by the goddess. Sacred water (which was made holy by having it poured onto statues inscribed with sacred texts) was used for bathing, unguents were dispensed by the priests of Hathor, and sleeping quarters were provided for those hoping that the goddess would appear in their dreams, and so aid them.
3) Drive to Abydos temple from Dendera temple
Abydos temple
Considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Egypt, the sacred city of Abydos was the site of many ancient temples, including Umm el-Qa'ab, a royal necropolis where early pharaohs were entombed. These tombs began to be seen as extremely significant burials and in later times it became desirable to be buried in the area, leading to the growth of the town's importance as a cult site.
Today, Abydos is notable for the memorial temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. It is a chronological list showing cartouches of most dynastic pharaohs of Egypt from Menes until Ramesses I, Seti's father. The Great Temple and most of the ancient town are buried under the modern buildings to the north of the Seti temple. Many of the original structures and the artifacts within them are considered irretrievable and lost; many may have been destroyed by the new construction.
Abyos temple Located about 2.5 hours by car north of Luxor , Abydos was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. Much like modern Muslims hope to complete a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, ancient Egyptians would have hopes to visit Abydos, which for them was strongly associated with the entrance into the afterlife.
Although there were several temples constructed here, the largest and most significant is known as the Temple of Seti I. Seti I was the father of the great Ramesses II, who actually completed the construction of most of the temple after his father’s death.
Coming to power only 30 years after the upheaval associated with Akhenaten’s heretical rule, known as the Amarna Period, Seti I was concerned with reestablishing faith in the pantheon of Pre-Amarna gods that Akhenaten had sought to destroy.As a result, the temple he built contains small chapels dedicated to each of the major gods: Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and also one to Seti himself.Much of the temple complex is no longer present, including the pylon and the first two courtyards so visitors to enter through a doorway into the hypostyle hall. Many of the wall reliefs inside are well preserved and the reliefs toward the back of the temple, completed during Seti’s reign, are considered to be among the finest in any temple throughout Egypt.Since Abydos is more difficult to reach than many sites, it is not very heavily visited. Occasionally tour buses come from the beach resorts or with loads of cruise ship passengers from the Red Sea, but it you time your visit well, you might find yourself with the temple complex to yourself.
4) Lunch in Abydos temple
Enjoy Egyptian Lunch by Abydos temple
5) Back to your hotel
Drive back to El Quseir from Abydos temple