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Overview
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
Options
Only car with driver
Private car
Pickup included
Private Half Day Tour To Dandara Temple From Luxor
Pickup included
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
Tipping
What to expect
Dendera Temple of Hathor
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We picking up all travelers in Luxor city
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
