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Private Half Day Tour To Dandara Temple From Luxor
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Dendera
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Private Half Day Tour To Dandara Temple From Luxor
(2) Reviews
Dendera
About
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
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Itinerary
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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.
