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Tour to Dendera and Abydos from Safaga includes The temple complex at Dendera which is quite large, boasting a basilica. Additionally, there are two birth houses, a sacred lake, and numerous other temples and shrines within its walls. Originally, structures at the site hail from an assortment of different ancient Egyptian eras. Surprisingly, it has monuments from the Middle Kingdom, the Ptolemaic Era, and the period of Roman provincial rule. There is evidence that the first building went up around 2250 BCE although the structures date from the Ptolemaic era.
The temple of Seti I or Great Temple of Abydos is included in Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples. It is one of the main historical sites in Abydos because Seti I built it. Additionally, at the rear of the temple there is the Osireion. You can note the temple by Abydos graffiti, ancient Phoenician and Aramaic graffiti found on the temple walls. Egyptians carved the long list of the pharaohs of the principal dynasties on the “Abydos King List”. Unfortunately, they deliberately left off of the list some significant names. As an almost complete list of pharaoh names, William John Bankes rediscovered the Table of Abydos and has been called the “Rosetta Stone” of Egyptian archaeology.
Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples
Port Safaga, Egyptian also know it as Bur Safaga and Safaga, is a town in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53 km (33 miles) south of Hurghada.
Safaga is a marine port within the Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples connected by a regular cruise shuttle service line with Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Safaga is especially popular among kite surfers and windsurfers, and was the host of the 1993 Red Sea World Windsurfing Championships.
Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Safaga Port upon your cruise ship arrival by the exit door, holding a sign with your name. Enjoy a private shore excursion from Safaga Port to abydos, approximately 3 hours by an air-conditioned vehicle with one stop in the middle of the way, in case you need a rest. First, visit Temple Abydos, The Temple of Seti I at Abydos was begun during the reign of Pharoah Seti I (1318-1304 BC) and completed by his son Ramses II (1304-1237 BC) during the XIX Dynasty of the New Kingdom. The temple represents an artistic revival of Old Kingdom forms and was part of Seti’s attempt to consolidate the Ramessid dynasty after the losses under Akhenaten. By identifying himself with the great gods and previous rulers of Egypt, Seti added legitmacy to a ruling family that had been mere warriors just a few generations ago. Pharaoh Merneptah added a great Hypogeum of Osiris to the temple of Seti. The final building to be added was the Temple of Nectanebo I in the XXX dynasty, but various additions to the site were made through the Ptolemaic and Roman periods
Then move to The Temple of Hathor at Dendera, on the Nile north of Luxor, is one of the latest Egyptian temples. Dedicated to the wife of the god Horus, it was built in Roman times and its decorations include Roman emperors alongside Egyptian gods. Along with Abydos further north. The Temple of Hathor is boxy in shape and surrounded by a portico with thick columns and walls about half as tall as the roof. There are many reliefs of figures and rituals on the exterior of the temple, including pharaohs, Egyptian deities, and Roman emperors. Inside, the most fascinating sight is the roof chapel dedicated to Osiris, which contains a sundial and circular zodiac. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to your cruise ship in Safaga Port. NB: Departure time from Abydos depends on the departure time of your ship at Safaga Port.
You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than One Week before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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