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Home8-Hour Tour Of The Great Abydos Temple Near Luxor
Description
Visit the Abydos Temple, one of the most magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt. Located in one of the oldest cities, this temple of King Seti I is characterized by an ancient inscription known as the Abydos King List. Learn about the significance and history of the temple and admire the ancient architecture. Also, visit a Papyrus factory, an Alabaster factory and a perfume factory on his 8-hour guided tour.
Highlights
- Behold the Great Abydos temple
- Visit a Papyrus, Alabaster, and a perfume factory
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In an air-conditioned car, you will go with your Egyptian guide to see the Great Abydos Temple in the morning. This temple is located about 180 km from Luxor. The Egyptian guide will explain all about the temple's significance to you. A principal purpose of the temple was that of a memorial temple to the King Seti I, as well as reverence of the early pharaohs. This temple is mainly famous for an inscription from the 19th Dynasty and is known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. It is actually a chronological list showing cartouches of most dynastic pharaohs of Egypt from Menes until Seti I's father, Ramesses I.
Visit a Papyrus and Alabaster factory and also a perfume factory.
Return to the hotel at sunset.
What's Included
Egyptian tour guide
Transportation in an air-conditioned car
Reception and travel
Taxes
What's Excluded
Entrance fees
Tips
Anything extra not mentioned in the itinerary
Know before you go
Reception service: from and to the hotel
Meeting Point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Per Person | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 80 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |