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Dendera Temple Day Tour
Duration
8 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages
Tour Overview
A private day trip to the Ptolemaic temple of Hathor — one of Egypt's best-preserved sanctuaries.
Escape the crowds of central Luxor on a private day trip north to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Recently restored to reveal its extraordinary painted ceilings, zodiac reliefs and crypts, Dendera is a highlight for anyone drawn to sacred art and later Egyptian history.
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your licensed Egyptologist, enjoy an unhurried visit to the temple complex, and return to Luxor in the mid-afternoon.
Tour Highlights
- Temple of Hathor
- Astronomical Ceilings
- Hidden Crypts
- Roman Mammisi
- Private A/C Transport
- All Entrance Fees
Tour Itinerary
Drive to Dendera
Scenic drive north through the Qena governorate.
Temple of Hathor
Explore the hypostyle hall, crypts and rooftop chapels.
Mammisi & Sanatorium
The Roman birth-house and healing sanctuary of the complex.
Return
Drive back to Luxor with drop-off at your hotel or cruise.
What's Included
Included
- Entrance Fees Included
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
- Private Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist Guide
- Bottled Water
- Taxes & Service Charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
Meeting & Pickup
- Complimentary pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise dock, or airport in the tour city.
- Your private driver and Egyptologist meet you at the lobby / dock at the scheduled time.
- Door-to-door drop-off at the end of the tour.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothing (shoulders covered for temples)
- A refillable water bottle
- Camera (photography permits payable on site where required)
- Small cash for tips and personal expenses
Important Information
- Private tour — operated exclusively for your party.
- Confirmation is provided within a few hours of booking.
- Suitable for most travelers; please advise us of any mobility needs in advance.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions without prior consultation.
- Some sites include stairs, uneven ground and limited shade.
- Photography rules vary by site; your guide will advise on the day.
Tour Policies
0–2.99 Years: Free · 3–5.99 Years: 25% · 6–11.99 Years: 50% · 12+: Adult rate.
Pay on the day of your tour. Cash and credit card accepted. No advance payment required — reserve now and pay on your tour date.
All prices are shown in USD. Prices may vary during peak travel periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking Dendera Temple Day Tour.
About 90 minutes each way by private car along the desert road.
It is one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, with original painted ceilings and detailed crypts you can enter.
The interior is well-ventilated and pleasantly cool compared to many Luxor sites.
Yes — the rooftop chapels are open and offer a wonderful view of the complex.
Absolutely — see our combined Dendera & Abydos full-day tour.
Lunch is on your own account and your guide will arrange a stop on request.
Tailor-Made
Customize Dendera Temple Day Tour.
Add this tour to a longer private itinerary — combine it with Nile cruises, other cities and transfers, all designed around you.
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Google
“The most exquisitely organized trip I've ever taken. Every guide was a scholar and every hotel a dream.”
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Amelia R.
London, UK
Tripadvisor
“Un'esperienza indimenticabile. From private access at sunrise to our Nile suite — nothing was ordinary.”
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Marco V.
Milan, Italy
Google
“The smoothest, most thoughtful trip we've ever booked. We're already planning our return to Egypt.”
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Sarah K.
New York, USA
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