Dendera (Dandarah) Tours and Activities

Discover one of the most fascinating and well-preserved temples in Upper Egypt; which lies at about 70 km. north of Luxor and dedicated to the cow-Goddess Hathor; Goddess of joy, love, music, and motherhood in a half day tour from Luxor. Explore with your tour guide this Greco-Roman temple of a stunning artwork, vibrant ceiling. Climb into the temple crypt, and ascend into its narrow passageways to the roof. Learn about Egypt's history and stories. With door-to-door transportation by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Luxor.

Experience the very best of ancient Egypt on a tour that follows the Nile Valley from Cairo to Abu Simbel, with stops at some of the country’s most remarkable places. Immerse yourself in Cairo’s bustling streets, cruise the Nile River between Aswan and Luxor, pause at magnificent riverside temples, then climb into the Great Pyramid at Giza. With a mix of guided tours and independent time to explore on your own, this remarkable trip is a fun, flexible introduction to the wonders of the ancient world.

This private tour combines the best of Dendara and Abydos and showcases another side of Egypt. Explore the Temple of Hathor and venture into the home of “the Cult of Osiris” to see the site where ancient Egyptians made a sacred pilgrimage in historic times.

Explore beyond the beaten path on a comprehensive tour of Egypt’s remarkable ancient sites, traveling by Nile River boat, train, and private car. With a personal guide to ensure a great experience for your private group, you’ll see the towering Pyramids at Giza, visit ancient tombs and temples, enter the Valley of the Kings, and cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Since accommodations and tours are included, this extended tour offers a smooth, comfortable introduction to the very best of Egypt.

Experience the highlights of ancient Egypt on a 3-day tour from Hurghada to Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. See the iconic pyramids on the Giza Plateau, meet the sphinx then browse treasures and mummies at the Egyptian Museum. Visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel, learn how the High Dam controls the Nile River and board a desert train to Luxor; explore the sites that line the East and West Banks of the Nile and dine on a river island before ending your trip in Hurghada.  

History buffs will love the Dendera Temple Complex, a vast compound of chapels, shrines, and temples built up over thousands of years. On this private tour, learn about the history of the site from your personal Egyptologist before savoring a buffet lunch at a nearby restaurant. Finally, enjoy a private Nile sailing trip before your guide drops you back to your hotel.

Cast your sightseeing net wider while you're in Luxor with this private trip to Abydos and Dendera—two temples usually left off standard itineraries. This full-day tour takes you to both: the Dendera complex with its Temple of Hathor, Sacred Lake, and Christian Basilica; and Abydos’ Temple of Seti I, home to the cult of Osiris and well-preserved wall reliefs. Hotel and Nile port pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, and entrance fees are included.

Abydos and Dendera are two of Egypt’s most impressive temple complexes, but visiting on a group tour can mean less time to explore. This private full-day tour from Luxor is tailored to your preferences, so you can marvel at the Temple of Hathor, spend as long as you like touring the Old Kingdom of Abydos, and learn more about ancient Egypt from your private Egyptologist guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

With some of ancient Egypt’s best-preserved artwork, Dendera Temple is a fascinating Greco-Roman site just 44 miles (70 km.) from Luxor. This half-day tour gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with a private guide to tell the stories behind the colorful paintings. You’ll see a vibrant ceiling cleaned of soot, climb into the temple crypt, and follow narrow passageways onto the roof, learning about Egypt’s Ptolemaic period along the way. For your convenience, this tour includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from Luxor hotels.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to the Temples of Dendera and Abydos with this private transfer service from Luxor.  Meet your driver at your East Bank or West Bank Hotel, and relax on the trip to the temples in an air-conditioned vehicle. 

The trip Dendera temple is a half day visit to Qena City which is about 210 km southwest of Hurghada or two hours and 20 minutes drive. There we visit the awesome Dendera temple or The temple of the goddess Hathor, goddess of love, joy and music in ancient Egypt. it is one of the best well preserved temple in Egypt with its Greco-Roman touch. it is so remarkable with its style, pillars, crypts, paintings, chambers and ceilings. The view of the life in Upper Egypt and along the Nile River is fabulous and a little boat trip in the Nile will make this trip unforgettable.

Nearly 100 miles north of Luxor, the Dendera Temple complex north is difficult to get to if you don’t know where you’re going. With this private half-day tour to the site, though, you can leave the maps at the hotel and avoid the large tour groups with their unforgiving schedules. Explore this remarkably well-preserved compound, including the as-new Ptolemaic Temple of Hathor, one of the only temples with carvings of Cleopatra and her son by Julius Caesar, at your own speed.

Discover lesser-known temples with magnificent art and architecture on a full-day, private tour from Luxor to Dendera (Dandarah) and Abydos. There’s a lot to see at each of the ancient sites, and choosing a private tour ensures you’ll have the flexibility to explore at your own pace, whether you’re checking out Dendara’s vivid bas-reliefs, ducking into underground passages, or taking in the Abydos’ colorful paintings.

Shun the crowds that beset Luxor’s star attractions—without braving Egyptian traffic yourself—on this fascinating day trip. First, visit Abydos, the main cult center of the god Osiris and home to the beautifully preserved Temple of Seti I. Next, journey to Dendera, with the Temple of Hathor and its stunning astrological roof. Tailor-made for lovers of ancient Egypt, this tour includes a private Egyptologist guide.

Rather than spend hours negotiating trains and haggling with taxis, treat yourself to a private tour—with Egyptologist guide—when you visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Travel in air-conditioned comfort direct from your door to the temple of ancient Egypt’s goddess of love. In between marveling at the brilliant colors of its astrological roof and sacred lake, there will be time to explore independently.

Explore Egypt on this 8-day cruise along the Nile, including seven nights of accommodations and most meals. Stop by cities, such as Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Aswan, and see popular highlights, such as Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Karnak, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel temples, and Medinet Habu. Plus enjoy nightly entertainment onboard your cruise, such as a belly-dancing show and a disco party.

Explore the ancient temples of Abydos and Dendera on a full-day trip from Luxor and enjoy a more personalized experience on a small-group tour. Visit the Seti I and Osiris temples in Abydos, admire the magnificent Temple of Hathor in Dendera, and learn more about ancient Egypt from an Egyptologist guide.

Our qualified Egyptologists guides will make your tour experience different, while driving to Abydos you will see and hear a lot about the daily Egyptian life, traditions in the country side and cities as well. When you reach the temples you will hear a full interesting explanation about it, which makes you hardly having any question in your mind! Not only so, but our guides will assure pointing all unique scenes/carvings at the temples and tell you the story behind it. Having kids won't matter as our guides are kids friendly and will make the history of Egypt quite fun for them to absorb and they will keep them engaged too.

This popular private tour from Luxor to Dendara offers the option to explore via road or water, giving travelers the unique opportunity to personalize their day-trip experience. Choose from an air conditioned vehicle or a private boat along the famous Nile River. Float or cruise with your local guide to the Temple of Hathor, Coptic Basilica and the Temple of Isis as your own Egyptologist highlights the features of the complex. Enjoy additional free time exploring the grounds as you wish.

Come and explore the Temple of Hathor in Dendera on this Private Half Day Tour. Dendera is a complex surrounded by a mud brick enclosure wall. One of the most interesting things you will see in the Temple is the Dendera Zodiac which is in the ceiling including the signs of Libra the balance and Taurus the Bull.

driving north of Luxor to see the two most beautiful temples in Egypt. Abydos temple with it,s excellent colors and Dendera temple where you can visit the top of the temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor

Discover Luxor Tours while driving north from Luxor for a day to see two of the most complete temples in Egypt. Abydos temple and Hathor temple at Dendara may be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls.

Discover the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt on this extensive 10-day tour. Start in Cairo and head to the Giza Pyramids then travel by sleeper train to Luxor to see the Temple of Hatshepsut. The tour also includes stops in Edfu and Kom Ombo to explore more temples. Conclude the trip in Alexandria where you’ll see the catacombs and more.

Explore the fabulous temple of the goddess Hathor at Dendera with our certified tour guide. Wonder the hidden gems of this temples. Discover the awesome colors and reliefs of the temples.