Overview
Discover one of the most fascinating and well-preserved temples in Upper Egypt; which lies at about 70 km. north of Luxor and dedicated to the cow-goddess Hathor; goddess of joy, love, music, and motherhood in a half day tour from Luxor. Explore with your tour guide this Greco-Roman temple of a stunning artwork, vibrant ceiling, climb into the temple crypt, and ascend into its narrow passageways to the roof. Learn about Egypt’s history and stories. With door-to-door transportation by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Luxor in a half day tour from Luxor.
Itinerary:
Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from Luxor east bank hotel or Nile Cruise in a private air-conditioned car. We will drive you north of Luxor for about 70 km, (approximately 2 hours), north of Luxor; enjoy the scenery, views of the countryside daily life all the way to Dendera.
Arrive at the beautiful Graeco-Roman temple of the goddess Hathor with its massive stone roof, underground passages and the magnificent rare relief of Queen Cleopatra and her son Caesarian. Concentrate with your guide to see the astronomical figures& zodiac signs; which makes this temple one of the most famous temples in Egypt. The original zodiac is now in the Louvre museum.
Later on, you will be transferred back to your east bank hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals included: Not Included.
Accommodation: Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate.
- You will need to provide us with your hotel name and address in Luxor east bank.
- Upon booking, it is very important to provide us with your passport copy for the government permission.
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
- You will need to carry cash for the tipping to the guide and driver.
- It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese, German or French tour guide with extra 80$ USD per person upon your request.
- It is available to pickup travelers at Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor airport or Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
What’s Included:
- All transfers/pickup service from your east bank hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and return by A/C vehicle.
- Professional English speaking Egyptologist tour guide.
What’s Excluded:
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Lunch is optional during the tour.
- It is available to pickup travelers at Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor airport or Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
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