Trip to Dendera temple from Hurghada

Trip to Dendera temple from Hurghada or Cleopatra temple. A private day tour from Hurghada to the best well-preserved temple in Egypt. In fact, the temple belongs to the goddess Hathor, the cow, the goddess of love joy, and music.

In the trip to Dendera, people call it Cleopatra temple as well. In addition, the temple is very remarkable with its design, pillars, paintings, entrance, crypts, and much more. About 220km far from Hurghada or two hours and a half drive to get there.

Trip to Dendera temple from Hurghada

Dendera temple is in Qena city, locates on the western side of the Nile. It covers an area of 40,000 square meters and dates back to the Greco-Roman era. It took about 200 years to be built so it is commonly known as Cleopatra temple.

Cleopatra temple from Hurghada

This temple is well-preserved and the colors of the ceiling are the best in Egypt. The upper floor of the temple has unique rooms. One room has the full story of the god Osiris and Set as the first murder in the history of the gods.

The first zodiac is the one of Dendera temple but the original piece is in France because it is of gold. The details and hieroglyphic texts are the best to see in this temple even the style of the pillars in the hypostyle chamber

The temple is built of sandstone and renovated by different experts, the last group is Egyptian even the Egyptologists are still cleaning the pillars and the walls from the smoke.

Trip to Dendera start also from Hurghada around 05:15  and return around 13:00 o’clock. Truly, the trip to Dendera temple from Hurghada is a unique excursion. There are many clients who do not know about this temple so samegypt tours provides this trip. Therefore, it will be a private tour to explore the temple.

From Hurghada: Trip to Dendera temple

Your journey begins in the early morning from your hotel in Hurghada, Pickup with a deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle to ensure a comfortable journey to Qena city. Top and super half day guided excursion in the history of ancient Egypt and the Roman era.  Best and easiest historical visit from Hurghada to explore one of the best and well-preserved temples in Egypt.

Dendera temple has a very unique Great Hypostyle hall with eighteen columns. This Hypostyle chamber is better preserved than Karnak temple in Luxor. The late Ptolemies and the Romans found it politically expedient, and pleasurable to associate themselves with the goddess Hathor; Cleopatra, Augustus, Claudius, and Nero sponsored the decoration of the temple.

Itinerary:-

• Hotel pickup around 05:15 and transfer with A/C vehicle to Dendera temple, the journey takes about two hours and a half.
• Drive in the desert and the Red Sea Mountains
• Visit the temple with its very unique style, pillars, colors, pylons, chapels, zodiac, Cleopatra, and Caesar scenes.
• Visit the crypts to see the source of light
• Get to the second floor and marvel at the awesome architectural style
• Drive back to Hurghada to be in the hotel around 13:00 o’clock

What’s Included

• Transfer from / to Hurghada
• Egyptologist
• Entrance ticket
• Dendera temple
• Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Meals

Please Note

• For El Gouna hotels will be extra transfer charge €20 per car / van to be paid upon pick up
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires a minimum number of 2 travelers
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Child price starting from 5 years old
• Infant till 4 years old is free

What do I need to bring

• Breakfast box from hotel
• Sunglasses
• Hats
• Sun cream
• Money
• Cameras
• Comfortable shoes
• Passports

Cancelation Policy

• Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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