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Private Half Day Tour to Dendara Temple from Luxor
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience something different on your trip to Luxor with a private half-day tour to Dendera to visit the famous Temple of Hathor and its iconic zodiac ceiling depiction. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel at a time of your choosing and take you to the temple complex, where you can enjoy ample time to explore. This tour is perfect for those who want to venture off the beaten path and discover the lesser-known wonders of Egypt. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you can learn about the history and significance of the Temple of Hathor and the goddess she represents. After exploring the temple and taking in the stunning ceiling depiction of the zodiac, your guide will transport you back to your hotel in Luxor, leaving you with a memorable experience to cherish for a lifetime.
Inclusions
What's included
- Egyptologist tour guide
- A bottle of water during your trip
- All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
- Entry/Admission of Dendera Temple
What's not
- Tipping
Itinerary
Once you're ready, your Egyptologist guide will be waiting to escort you on your tour to the Hathor Temple in Dendera. This temple was one of the most important cult centers of the goddess Hathor, who was revered as the Goddess of Maternity, Joy, Music, and Love. The Greeks identified Hathor with their own goddess of love, Aphrodite. This temple is relatively new in comparison to other ancient Egyptian sites and was established during the Roman era. As such, you can expect to see Egyptian gods and Roman emperors depicted in its decorations. The temple is dedicated to the wife of god Horus, making it a fascinating piece of Egyptian mythology. One highlight of the temple is the beautiful ceiling, which features the Dendera Zodiac, including the signs of Libra the Balance and Taurus the Bull. It's a truly unique sight to behold. After this interesting visit, your guide will transport you back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
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
- Luxor Egypt Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Luxor
- Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 4411 experiences we list in Luxor.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 760 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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