Luxor to Denderah Half Day Private Tour: Hathor Temple at Denderah
You will be picked up by a professional tour guide and will drive past picturesque villages through the city of Qena to the beautiful Denderah Temple. The temple was built in the 1st century BC by Ptolemy VIII and Queen Cleopatra II, and is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to Hathor, Goddess and mother of the Pharaohs, representing maternity, love, music and the celestial. The Goddess is represented, with the horns of the sacred cow supporting the solar disc of the sun. In her hands she holds an "Ankh" (the symbol of life), and a scepter. You can visit the crypt, a great spot, for those who are not claustrophobic. 2 staircases lead to the roof, beautifully decorated with symbols of the 12 months of the year. In one of the rooftop chapels, you will find (a copy of) the famous Denderah Zodiac (the original rests in the Louvre in Paris). The temple has been recently restored and cleaned and will give you a feeling of walking through ancient history.
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Luxor to Denderah Half Day Private Tour: Hathor Temple at Denderah
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What's included in Luxor to Denderah Half Day Private Tour: Hathor Temple at Denderah
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Dendera Temple Complex
The Denderah Temple was built in the 1st century B.C by Ptolemy VIII and Queen Cleopatra II, and is one of the best-preserved Temples in all of Egypt. The temple is dedicated to Hathor, Goddess and mother of the Pharaohs, representing maternity, love, music and the celestial. The Goddess is mostly represented, with the horns of the sacred cow supporting the solar disc of the sun. In her hands she holds an "Ankh" (the symbol of life), and a scepter. You can visit the crypt, a great spot, for those who are not claustrophobic. 2 staircases lead to the roof, beautifully decorated with symbols of the 12 months of the year. In one of the rooftop chapels, you will find (a copy of) the famous Denderah Zodiac (the original rests in the Louvre in Paris). The temple has been recently restored and cleaned and will give you a feeling of walking through ancient history.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- *one Bottled water each person
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tips, Meals, Beverages, extra activities not mentioned, and personal spending
- other Languages guides at supplement $20 per group to be paid in cash
- *sightseeing tickets / admission fees
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Temple crypt and roof are not accessible for wheelchairs and strollers
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be with the tour guide upon pick up from you Luxor hotel accommodation.
