Luxor Trip Overview
A stay in Aswan without visiting Abu Simbel is meaningless especially if you have the chance and time to do it.Drive early in the morning and visit this must-see sites
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
A stay in Aswan without visiting Abu Simbel is meaningless especially if you have the chance and time to do it.Drive early in the morning and visit this must-see sites
Stop At: Dendera Temple Complex, Qena Egypt
Dendera is located about 60 kilometers north of Luxor on the west bank of the Nile River opposite the town of Qena.The temple of Dendera is one of the beautiful temples that stand out among the other structures in the South of Egypt. The temple was dedicated to goddess Hathor, the goddess of maternity and love. The temple is distinguished with its well-preserved wall paintings and ceilings, its wide and huge entry and detailed carvings. Many evidences show that there were many religious structures that go back to the Old and New Kingdoms that reflect the holiness of the area. However, the current temple date back to the Greek period with many additions and expansions during the Roman era, with the birth house or (Mamisi) date back to the late period. Your private guide will explain the important parts of the temple and basic reliefs.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Rameses II, Beni Mansur, Abydos Egypt
You will visit the archeological site of Abydos. The site is always famous for being the cult of Osiris and Isis. It is also the place for many temples and tombs. Touring the site of Abydos, visitors will have the chance to see the major attractions there such as the temple of Osiris, the temple of Seti I and the temple of Ramses II. You will visit the main attractions in the company of your Egyptologist guide who will tell you the history of the temples and explains the walls and columns reliefs
Duration: 2 hours
