- Check-out from the hotel
- Breakfast box
- Drive to Cairo airport & fly to Luxor
- Sail to Dendera
- Lunch at the Nile Cruise at 12:00 PM
- Drive to Abydos at 1:00 PM (2 hours’ drive)
- Visit Abydos temple at 3:00 PM
The Temple of Seti I in Abydos is one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Egypt. Built by Pharaoh Seti I and completed by his son Ramses II, it is dedicated to several deities, including Osiris, the god of the afterlife. The temple is renowned for its exquisite reliefs and vibrant colors, which are among the best-preserved in Egypt. It also houses the famous “Abydos King List,” an invaluable record of Egypt’s royal lineage.
- Private visit to Osirion temple 5:7 PM
The Osireion Temple, located behind the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, is an ancient subterranean structure believed to be dedicated to Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Built with massive granite blocks and unique architectural design, it stands out for its mysterious construction style, which differs from typical Egyptian temples. Many scholars consider it a symbolic tomb of Osiris and a place of great spiritual significance in ancient Egypt.
- Drive back to Dendera (Driving takes 2 hours)
- Dinner at the Nile Cruise
- Overnight at the Nile Cruise