Private Day Trip To Dendera Temple From Soma Bay
Description
Visit both Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple on this budget friendly, self guided day tour from Soma Bay. The Temple of Hathor is the largest and most impressive of the buildings in this religious complex. It is visually stunning with a grand entrance. The detailed carvings and hieroglyphs will catch your eye. Additionally, the beautifully decorated ceilings are magnificent. Look upwards when you explore the Temple of Hathor! The Temple of Seti in Abydos was built by Seti I and his son, Rameses II. Seti was a pharaoh of Egypt in the Nineteenth Dynasty, ruling from 1290-1279 BCE. Seti had a huge impact on ancient Egypt. He opened mines and rebuilt damaged temples. Plus, he also continued the construction on the hypostyle hall of Karnak. On this self guided tour, your driver will wait for you whilst you spend time exploring both temple complexes. Your driver will advise you on timings so that you make the most of your day. Your trip includes a general entry ticket into both temples.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Transfer time from Soma Bay to Dendera is approximately 3 hours. Travel time is included in the total tour time.
Dendera temple complex is situated on the west bank of the Nile, south of Qena in Upper Egypt, and is home to the stunning Temple of Hathor. Your time is your own at Denders and you have approximately 4 hours to explore this stunning temple. The Temple of Hathor is the largest and most impressive of the buildings in this religious complex. It is visually stunning with a grand entrance. The detailed carvings and hieroglyphs will catch your eye. Additionally, the beautifully decorated ceilings are magnificent. Look upwards when you explore the Temple of Hathor! Find a painted, raised relief of Bes near the Roman Gate of Dendera Temple of Hathor. Bes is the Egyptian household god who protected mother and child during childbirth. He is a bow-legged muscular dwarf with a ferocious facial expression. His guardianship role was suited to his appearance, which was supposed to frighten away evil spirits. Bes is a great hit with children!
The temple of Seti (Abydos) has an unusual L-shaped ground plan and was built primarily of limestone, with the occasional use of sandstone in different areas throughout the structure. The temple was completed after Seti I's death, by his son, Ramesses II, whose cartouches are found in certain parts of the temple, along with his characteristic sunk relief style, that is different from the very fine raised relief of his father.
Transfer time from Dendera to Soma Bay is approximately 3 hours. Travel time is included in the total tour time.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will confirm your driver's details the night before your trip. Your driver will meet you outside the reception area at your hotel. Pick up time will be approximately 05.00. However, we will confirm this with you the evening before your trip.
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a self guided tour.
- The minimum age is 6 years.
