Dendera day trip from Safaga Port

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Pick up time from Safaga Port at 06:00 am,Drive 2 hours to visit the temple of the Goddes Hathor, The Goddes of love, Music Arrive at Dendera at 09: 00, You will be accompanied by Egyptologist tour guide, He will explain the history of the temple  Dendera temple The Temple of Hathor was largely constructed during the Late Ptolemaic period, specifically during the reign of Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra VII. Later additions were made during the Roman period. Although built by a dynasty of rulers who were not native Egyptians themselves, the design of this temple has been found to be in accordance to that of other classical Egyptian temples, with the exception of the front of the hypostyle hall, which, according to an inscription above the entrance, was constructed by the Emperor Tiberius. Apart from these, there are also scenes in the temple complex portraying the Ptolemaic rulers. For example, carved onto the external face of one of the temple walls is a huge relief of Cleopatra VII and her son by Julius Caesar and co-ruler, Ptolemy XV (better known as Caesarion). The two Ptolemaic rulers are shown dressed in Egyptian garb, and offering sacrifices. Hathor was also regarded as a goddess of healing, and this is evident in the presence of a sanatorium in the temple complex. Here, pilgrims would come to be cured by the goddess. Sacred water (which was made holy by having it poured onto statues inscribed with sacred texts) was used for bathing, unguents were dispensed by the priests of Hathor, and sleeping quarters were provided for those hoping that the goddess would appear in their dreams, and so aid them. After visiting the temple.we will have lunch in Qena City then we depart to Hurghada This Tour is  included Private tour guide Lunch Entrance fees Mineral water This Tour is excluded Tips What you'll get Duration 200 minutes Skip the line, get in faster Pick-up service

   Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 1 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

How it compares in Safaga

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 82 day trips we list in Safaga.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 51 of 82.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Safaga

Safaga is a Red Sea port town in Egypt, south of Hurghada, known for its reefs, windy lagoons and as a starting point for Luxor and the Eastern Desert.

Safaga lies on the Red Sea coast of Egypt about sixty kilometres south of Hurghada, between the sea and the bare mountains of the Eastern Desert. It began as a phosphate port and still has a working harbour, and a string of resorts has grown up along the sandy bay. The water is clear, the reefs start close to shore, and steady winds make the area popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Top-ranked sights in Safaga: Safaga Cruise Port.

See all 292 experiences in Safaga