Dendera and Abydos Guided Tour from Marsa Alam with a Home-Cooked Lunch
Discover the legendary Temples of Dendera and Abydos on this full-day cultural tour of land and people through its history with an Egyptologist.
Setting off from Marsa Alam in the early morning towards Qena City, a large market town on the River Nile, then head to the impressive Temple of Abydos. Whilst travelling, you will watch local Egyptian villages and green fields with farmers ploughing, watering, planting, or harvesting. Admire, seeing children going to school or women going to the market to sell their products of cheese, butter and geese. Visit the captivating Temple of Abydos one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt.
It is time to stretch your legs and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal at a traditional house next to the Temple. Try Mesaka’a, a traditional dish consisting of eggplants, tomatoes and minced meat. Don’t forget to taste Molokheya soup, a famous Egyptian recipe especially when served with plain rice and baladi green salad. The main dish is made of cooked vegetables with meat in traditional tajins plus grilled chicken. You will never forget the unique taste of the traditional bread called “ Shamsi bread”. Try authentic hot drinks such as tea with mint, anise, ginger, fenugreek, cinnamon and more.
Continue driving to Dendera Temple Then, explore Dendera Temple providing valuable insights into the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs, artistic skills, and astronomical knowledge. It is one of the most captivating and best-preserved complexes in Egypt
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Do this because
- Discover the legends of Dendera and Abydos on this full-day cultural tour of land and people
- Watch - whilst travelling - local Egyptian villages and green fields with farmers plowing, watering, planting, or harvesting
- Explore the Egyptian countryside and become part of the beautiful landscape
- Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch made and served at a local home next to Abydos Temple
Important to know
Know in advance:
- Please arrange a take-away breakfast box with your hotel reception one day before the tour date. If your accommodation includes dinner, then please coordinate with your hotel reception prior tour date to provide a late dinner at your room upon return
- Private groups of 6–15 people can choose the ticket option "Private group of 6 people"
- The tour duration and timescale are just guidelines subject to operational requirements
- Please let the tour operator know if you have any food requirements or allergies, by answering the check-out question
Remember to bring:
- Bottle of water and cash money for tipping and shopping
- Comfortable clothes with long trousers, a hat, sun cream
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Insurance
What’s not included
- Drinks
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
You will be picked up from your hotel located in Marsa Alam or around its surroundings.
Provider
Travco Group for Tourism
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