Step into the heart of ancient Egyptian mythology with a visit to the majestic Temple of Hathor in Dendera—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Morning Departure from Luxor:
Your journey begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. You will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking tour guide. The drive to Dendera takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (60–70 km north of Luxor), passing through beautiful countryside along the Nile Valley.
Arrival at the Temple of Dendera:
Upon arrival, you will explore the awe-inspiring Temple of Hathor, the main temple within the Dendera Temple Complex.
The Temple of Hathor at Dendera is one of the most beautifully preserved temples in Egypt, with vivid carvings, astronomical ceilings, and detailed hieroglyphs. It was built during the late Ptolemaic period and completed under Roman emperors like Tiberius and Nero.
Hathor was one of the most beloved goddesses in ancient Egypt. She was the goddess of love, music, beauty, fertility, and motherhood. Often depicted as a woman with cow horns and a sun disk or simply as a cow, Hathor was seen as a protector of women and a nurturer of life and joy.
– The hypostyle hall, supported by massive columns topped with faces of Hathor.
– The astrological ceiling, showing the zodiac signs and ancient sky maps.
– The crypts beneath the temple, once used for storing sacred objects.
– A roof chapel that includes the famous Dendera Zodiac (the original is now in the Louvre).
– Beautiful depictions of the goddess Cleopatra VII alongside her son Caesarion, making offerings to the gods—one of the few known temple reliefs featuring Cleopatra.
1.5–2 hours
1.5–2 hours
1.5–2 hours
Approx. 6 hours
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