June 10, 2024
Facts about Luxor East Bank
Famous ancient Egyptian temples like Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, which are widely recognized for...
The full-day tour goes to Dendera and Abydos from Luxor. This way you get to admire the fort's exquisite temple: Temple of the Pharaoh Seti I at Abydos-Temple of Goddess Hathor at Dendera, all with the services of a professional licensed tour guide.
One learns on this day trip from Luxor that the Dendera Temple complex is situated approximately 2.5 km SE of Dendera, Egypt. It is one of the best-preserved temple complexes of ancient Egypt. The area has also been used as the sixth nome of Upper Egypt, south of Abydos.
Also referred to as the Great Temple of Abydos, Seti I's temple is one of the main historical sites of Abydos. Constructed by Pharaoh Seti I, it has the Osireion at the back of the Temple. Happy Egypt will take you to this amazing site, also popular for the Abydos graffiti—the ancient Phoenician and Aramaic inscriptions found on the walls of the temple.
A full-day tour to Dendera and Abydos ranks among the top things to do in Luxor and is an enriching experience of Egypt's ancient heritage outside the famous sites of the city.
Your guide in Happy Egypt will meet you at the reception of your hotel to head to:
Abydos:
Abydos or ( Abdju ) was the center of the god Osiris ( god of death and eternity ). It was the pilgrimage center of ancient Egypt. Everyone had to visit it at least once in his lifetime. It was also the center of the cemeteries of the 1st and 2nd dynasties. It was thought that Abydos was the gate to the afterlife.
The temple you will visit there is the temple of King Seti I ( 19th dynasty ). The temple was begun by Seti I and finished by his son Ramses II. Ramses II’s section is now damaged.
The temple is very unique among Egyptian temples due to the quality of the paintings. The temple was dedicated to seven deities, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amon-Re, Ptah, Rehorakhty, and Seti I as a god.
There are some amazing scenes, you will admire their quality and their craftsmanship, such as the establishment of the Djed pillar and the different offering scenes.
One among the most important halls among various halls and chambers in the temple is the Hall of Cartouches, with nearly 72 oblong cartouches of the names of Egyptian kings, from Menes to Seti I, thus forming the most important chronological list. Your Egypt tours can make you even more acquainted with this wonderful site, definitely one of the major things to do in Luxor.
Behind the temple lies the Osirion, where it was believed that Seth cast either the head or the heart of Osiris.
Ramses II built a minor temple at the northern end of his father's temple, but it is now almost ruined.
NOTE: Photography in the temple of Seti I is without flash.
Dendera:
Dendera was the capital of the 16th nome of Upper Egypt.
The temple was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Hathor (The Cow) was considered by the Greeks to be Hera or Aphrodite. She was the goddess of love, dance, and music. In the temple precinct, two structures stand before the temple: the Mamisi or "birth house" and the Roman Basilica.
Hathor's temple and bathhouse were built in the Greco-Roman period. The temple is well-preserved with astounding astronomical scenes on the ceiling. Twenty-four Hathoric columns support the roof of the first hypostyle hall, making it one of the best Luxor adventure tours.
The temple contains magnificent scenes, such as the goddess Nut and the Zodiac at the top of the temple. You will be admiring all around, focusing on the fantastic crypt at the back end of the temple behind the sanctuary.
On the back exterior wall appears Queen Cleopatra VII making an offering to the goddess. Behind Hathor's temple lies a small temple dedicated to Isis. At the right side of the temple rests a pool with a Nilometer.
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Sure, Luxor is worthy of your visit, especially with Luxor day tours, owing to the immense historical aspect it has, notably with sites such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Such features found within the city of Luxor make it possible to appreciate the splendor of the pharaonic civilization of Egypt.
While planning Luxor day trips, pack loose and comfy clothes, sunscreen, a sun hat, and lots of water. And remember to carry along a camera, as well as cash for entrances and gifts.
When you are in Luxor, there are so many things to do in Luxor, for example, going to Banana Island, desert safaris, a one-day Nile cruise, visiting the Luxor Museum, a horse-drawn carriage ride, and the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show.
Happy Egypt gives you the chance to enjoy an air balloon ride for only 75$, so if you’re thinking of trying it, don’t hesitate. It is one of the things you should do in your Luxor day tours. Happy Egypt will take care of everything for you, all you need to do is decide.
Egypt is widely considered a cheap country, particularly by tourists from Western nations. Even though the luxury experiences may be expensive, lower-cost alternatives for lodging, meals, and even transport are there in plenty, therefore it suits diverse categories of people. Furthermore, Egypt excursions include many activities that vary in price, enabling visitors to enjoy the history and culture without taking out a loan.
Some of the primary sites that are offered during Luxor day tours are the Karnak Temple Complex, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. All these places are rich in ancient Egyptian history.
Yes, many of the Egypt tours of Luxor provide an extra option of taking a Nile cruise, which offers breathtaking scenery and allows visitors to see Egypt differently.