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Private Half Day Tour To Dandara Temple From Luxor
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Luxor Tours while driving north from Luxor for a day to see one of the most complete Temple in Egypt. Dandara temple be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
What's not
- Tipping
Itinerary
The Dandara Temple, also known as the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. It is located in Dendera, near Qena in Upper Egypt, along the Nile River. 1. Historical Background: Dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the deity of love, music, joy, and motherhood. The structure dates back primarily to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (circa 4th century BCE to 1st century CE), although earlier structures existed on the site. It was completed during the reign of Roman Emperor Tiberius. 2. Architectural Features: Hypostyle Hall: The temple features a grand hall supported by 18 massive columns with richly decorated capitals shaped like Hathor's head. Ceiling Decorations: The ceiling contains intricate astronomical scenes, including depictions of the zodiac, which are rare in Egyptian art. Crypts: Secret crypts were used to store valuable religious objects and sacred texts.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Egypt Lovely Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Luxor
- Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 4411 experiences we list in Luxor.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1395 of 4411.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Luxor
Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, with vast temples on the Nile's east bank and the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings across the river.
On the east bank, the Karnak temple complex spreads across acres of pylons, obelisks and the forest of columns in its Great Hypostyle Hall. An avenue of sphinxes links it to Luxor Temple in the town centre, which is especially atmospheric when lit up in the evening. The Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum sit along the riverside corniche.
Top-ranked sights in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari), Colossi of Memnon.
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