Explore Luxor Tours by heading north from Luxor for a day to visit one of Egypt’s most complete temples. The Dandara Temple is the best-preserved in Egypt, with vibrant colors still visible on its walls.
Explore Luxor Tours by heading north from Luxor for a day to visit one of Egypt’s most complete temples. The Dandara Temple is the best-preserved in Egypt, with vibrant colors still visible on its walls.
- Dendera Temple Complex - The Dendera Temple, also referred to as the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, stands as one of the most well-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. It is situated in Dendera, near Qena in Upper Egypt, along the Nile River.
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Historical Background:
Dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who represents love, music, joy, and motherhood….
- Dendera Temple Complex - The Dendera Temple, also referred to as the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, stands as one of the most well-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. It is situated in Dendera, near Qena in Upper Egypt, along the Nile River.
- Historical Background:
Dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who represents love, music, joy, and motherhood.
The temple primarily dates back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (approximately 4th century BCE to 1st century CE), although earlier structures were present on the site.
It was completed under the rule of Roman Emperor Tiberius.
- Architectural Features:
Hypostyle Hall: The temple boasts a grand hall supported by 18 massive columns with elaborately decorated capitals shaped like Hathor’s head.
Ceiling Decorations: The ceiling features intricate astronomical scenes, including rare depictions of the zodiac in Egyptian art.
Crypts: Hidden crypts were used to store valuable religious artifacts and sacred texts.

- 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
- 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
- Tipping
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.