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Temple of Seti I: Exploring Ancient Egypt's Rich History From Abydos on a Full Day Private Tour

Abydos

Discover the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, Egypt, and delve into the rich history of ancient Egypt. Explore the temple built by Seti I and completed by Ramses II, and learn about the fascinating life of Dorothy Louise Eady, the keeper of the temple.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Abydos - You will be picked up by your English-speaking tour guide and will drive past picturesque villages to Abydos to visit the Great Temple of Seti I. On the road Luxor-Abydos-Luxor, you will drive through picturesque villages and partly through the desert. All in all an interesting journey through everyday Egypt.
Temple Of Seti I - This unique L-shaped, limestone temple has beautiful decorations and has the famous Kings List and some of the most beautiful wall decorations. In the garden, at the back of the temple, is the mythological tomb of Osiris. At the end of the tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Luxor.

What's Included

Private transportation
English-speaking tour guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes

What's Not Included

Tips, Beverages, extra activities, and personal spending
other Languages Egyptologist guide with supplement $20 per tour

Additional Information

The majority of temples in Upper Egypt were established during the Ptolemaic period. Yet, Seti I ruled around 3300 years ago, not long after Tutankhamun. He was the Nineteenth Dynasty’s second pharaoh during the New Kingdom era and fathered Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great. Despite his brief reign of 11 to 13 years, his temple was unfinished, and it was his son, Ramses II, who completed it in his honor.

Dorothy Louise Eady, also recognized as Umm Sety, served as the custodian of the Temple of Seti I at Abydos until her passing in 1981.