Private Half Day Tour To Dandara Temple From Luxor

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We picking up all travelers in Luxor city

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    Dendera Temple Complex

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Egypt Lovely Tours

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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