Dendera Temple of the goddess Hathor day trip from Hurghada

Location: Egypt

Activity: Sightseeing

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 8 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Person (11+)

100.00 €

Infant (0–5)

0.00 €

Child (6–10)

50.00 €

Total price 100.00 €

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Duration: 8 hrs

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Highlights

One of the best preserved temples in Egypt
The ancient pilgrimage site and healing center of Dendera
Beautiful decorations in color
Scenes of the queen Cleopatra with her son
The sacred lake for priests’ ablution
The Mammisi or the Birth House for a celebration of the birth of Hathor’s son
Ceremonial crypts
The remains of a 5th-century Christian basilica
The famous Qena mosque of Sheikh el-Qenawi

All about the trip

Discover the beauty of the ancient art and architecture in one of the best preserved temple complexes in Egypt. Unlike Luxor, the temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor is situated in peaceful and green surroundings. It displays stunning carvings of ceremonial scenes made in color.

We will pick you up in your Hurghada hotel before breakfast. So make sure to ask your hotel reception a day before to make a breakfast box for you. An air-conditioned vehicle will take you 60 km from Luxor to the site.

The celebrations of the godly union of Hathor with the sun took place here every New Year. The ritual was performed on the roof of the temple. The premises of the complex also served as a university and an alchemists' laboratory.

You can admire the huge carvings of Cleopatra together with her son making an offering to Hathor or the 12 signs of zodiac whose replica is displayed in Louvre in Paris today.

You will see the sacred lake where priests made their ablutions, underground ceremonial crypts and a 5th-century Christian basilica.

On the way back from the temple we will see the famous Qena mosque where many pilgrims come to celebrate the birthday of its founder.

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What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in Hurghada hotels
All transfers with an air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide qualified in Egyptology
Entrance fee
All services and taxes
Lunch in a local restaurant
2 bottles of mineral water and 2 juices

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels outside of Hurghada

Instructions

Please ask a day before the trip at your hotel reception for a breakfast box to be ready for you the next morning so you can take it with you and eat once we reach our destination.

What to take with you?

Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring your hat, sunglasses, scarf, sunscreen, camera and a bottle of water.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off in Hurghada hotels. Please let us know during the booking of this activity your hotel name for pick-up and drop-off.

Final destination:

Your hotel in Hurghada

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by The Chosen Tours, Port Ghalib 110/3, Port Ghalib, 84738, Egypt, +20 102 8685 533, admin@marsaalamactivities.com.