Excursions4all.com guide will be waiting for you at the Nile Cruise reception for a pickup in Horse carriage to meet Horus, the falcon headed god of the pharoses This temple is Dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god, it was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies. Archeologist have a great deal of information about its construction from reliefs on outer areas. It was begun in 237 BC by Ptolemy III Euergetes I and was finished in 57 BC. Most of the work continued throughout this period with a brief interlude of 20 years while there was unrest during the period of Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy V Epiphanies.
This is not only the best preserved ancient temple in Egypt, but the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples build on this location. It is said that the original structure housing a statue of Horus was a grass hut built in prehistoric times. At any rate, there is an earlier and smaller pylon of Ramesses II which sits in a 90 degree angle to the current building. Ending your excursion with a short trip back to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Pricing Information
INF ( 0m – 24m)
Child ( 2y – 11.99)
Adult ( 12 + )
Free
$13.61
$27.22
The price includes:
Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport by Horse Carriage
English speaking guide (French, German, and English speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Tour does not include:
Drinks & any personal expenses
Additional Information
This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking.
Tour is operated in English. French, and German speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking.
In most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional fee for photo and video cameras is requested. In general you can expect approximately 5 - 10 Egyptian Pounds (USD1.00 - 2.00) for photo cameras, and approximately 100 Egyptian Pounds (USD18.00) for video cameras. These prices are indicative only and may vary from one place to the next.
Coaches are wheelchair accessible
You should take with you:
Passport
Cash Money
Bottle of water
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat during summer
Light comfortable clothing during summer
Jumper or jacket During the winter
Camera
More Information:
Trip duration
3 Hours
Trip type
By Horse Carriage
Starting from
Your Nile Cruise
Return to
Your Nile Cruise
Pick up time
07:00 Approximately
Return Time
10:00 Approximately
Please contact our Rep on arrival to your Hotel, to confirm the exact pick up time from your reception and to inform them of your room number.
Useful Questions
How do I contact the Local Rep in resort?
Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (Office Number & Emergency Number) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we are working with one of the best handling agents in Egypt (Awarded 5 Times by the tourism ministry in Egypt) and they have the most experienced and reliable team in each destination as all their tours are up to the health & safety standards according to the FTO and all customer are insured during the activity.
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Payment information in the Check-out Form.
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After you book
Please print your voucher. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Hand the voucher to your guide on the day of the activity.
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