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From Cairo: Overnight Tour to Luxor with Flights and Hotel

1. From Cairo: Overnight Tour to Luxor with Flights and Hotel

Cairo/Luxor Sightseeing Tours on Day 1 In order to catch your flight to Luxor, a Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in an air-conditioned modern vehicle. In Luxor, you will be joined by your own Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Karnak temple, the biggest place of worship ever constructed. Ipet-isut, it's The temple, or more accurately the complex of temples, was constructed over the course of more than two thousand years by successive pharaohs. The enormous "Hypostyle Hall," located within the complex, is an amazing forest of enormous pillars. Your tour guide will accompany you as you travel and stop for lunch at a high-quality restaurant. Your tour guide will accompany you as you visit the magnificent Luxor temple, which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals and is devoted to the deity Amun, after you have lunch at a high-quality restaurant along the road. After that, go to the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered. These tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated, and filled with treasures for the pharaohs' afterlife. You will visit three tombs there. Then go to the West Bank of the Nile River, where you will be visiting the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon). Continue the excursion to El Deir El Bahary to see the Hatshepsut Temple. This magnificent temple honours the only female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut, and rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces that blend with the surrounding sheer limestone cliffs. After eating lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will be taken to your hotel accommodation Luxor. Food: Lunch and Dinner. Day 2 : Cairo and Luxor Sightseeing Tours. You will be picked up from your accommodation by a representative of Sun Pyramids Tours to explore the historical sites. First, go 80 kilometres to Dendera to see the temple dedicated to the goddess of joy and love, Hathor. Next, go to The Mortuary, which is located in Dendera, a city to the north of Luxor. The Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu is a significant Kingdom-period building in Egypt's west bank city of Luxor. The temple is most well-known as the source of inscribed reliefs representing the time of Ramsses |||, aside from its size, construction, and aesthetic significance.

From Hurghada: Dendera & Karnak Temple Tour with Boat Ride

2. From Hurghada: Dendera & Karnak Temple Tour with Boat Ride

One popular day trip from Hurghada is a tour of several of these temples, including Dendera Temple, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour typically begins with transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Hurghada to Luxor, which takes approximately three hours. Along the way, visitors can enjoy views of the beautiful desert landscape and small towns and villages. The first stop on the tour is Dendera Temple, located about 60 kilometers north of Luxor. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who was associated with love, music, and dance. The temple is famous for its stunning ceiling decorations and well-preserved reliefs that depict scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology. Visitors can also see the remains of the Temple of the Birth of Isis, which was built during the Ptolemaic period (305-30 B.C.E). After visiting Dendera Temple, the tour continues to Karnak Temple, which is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Karnak was built over a period of more than 1,500 years and was dedicated to the god Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. The temple features a variety of impressive structures, including the Great Hypostyle Hall, which has 134 columns that are 23 meters tall. Visitors can also see the sacred lake, which was used for ritual purposes. Next on the tour is Hatshepsut Temple, which is located on the west bank of the Nile River. This temple was built by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs in ancient Egypt. The temple is known for its impressive architecture, including a series of terraces that were built into the side of a cliff. Visitors can also see the famous statues of Hatshepsut, which depict her wearing traditional male pharaonic attire. The final stop on the tour is the Colossi of Memnon, which are two massive stone statues that depict the pharaoh Amenhotep I.I.I. These statues were built around 1350 B.C.E and are some of the largest ancient statues in Egypt. Visitors can take photos with the statues and learn about their history from their expert guide. After visiting the Colossi of Memnon, visitors can enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional felucca boat along the Nile River. The tour typically includes lunch at a local restaurant, where visitors can sample traditional Egyptian cuisine.

From Luxor: Nile Cruise to Dendera w/ Temple Tour and Lunch

3. From Luxor: Nile Cruise to Dendera w/ Temple Tour and Lunch

Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Nile River from Luxor. Head toward the Dendera Temple Complex and take a tour of the Temple of Goddess Hathor, one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. On board, you can enjoy a buffet lunch and a coffee break, and make use of the spacious facilities. After arriving at the meeting point, board the Lotus ship. Originally built in Cairo in 1989, it was renovated in 2022 and includes an onboard bar, disco, changing rooms, swimming pool, and restaurant. Make yourself comfortable before setting sail toward the Dendera. Take in the sights along the river, including Luxor's historic monuments and the surrounding scenery. Lunch will be served on the way to the Dendera Temple Complex. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the Temple of Goddess Hathor and learn more about its history. On the return journey, there will be a scheduled coffee break. Take the time to sunbathe, jump in the water for a swim, or make the most of the onboard facilities before arriving back in Luxor.

From Hurghada:Private Day Trip to Abydos,Osirein and Dendera

4. From Hurghada:Private Day Trip to Abydos,Osirein and Dendera

Be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and relax as you drive to the Abydos Temple. Find out why this was once considered one of the holiest places on earth. Explore the cult Osiris and learn more about the gateway to the underworld.  Admire the Seti Temple with its filigree reliefs, which are among the best in the New Kingdom.Discover Osireion Bath , it is an impressive building with a watery nature in its inception, as it was established on ancient underground water springs and is located behind the Temple of Seti I at a low level of 18 meters. Listen to your knowledgeable guide tell you more about the legendary rulers, as well as pharaohs who should probably be forgotten. Continue to the monument of Osireion, which was built in honor of Osiris. Hear about the most powerful man in the Egyptian Empire. Drive to Dendera Temple to see one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. See the last temple built in Greco-Roman times. Marvel at decorations from Roman rulers alongside Egyptian gods at a temple dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, joy, happiness, and music. See a beautiful sculpture of Queen Cleopatra VII.

From Luxor: Dendera & Abydos Temple Private Day Tour

5. From Luxor: Dendera & Abydos Temple Private Day Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor . The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy.The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor .

Tour to Dendera and Medinet Habu

6. Tour to Dendera and Medinet Habu

Sun Pyramids Tours Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am to discover the ancient sites. First, drive 80 KM to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor , then move to The mortuary Temple of Ramesses ||| at Medinet Habu is an important Kingdom period structure in the west bank of Luxor in Egypt . Aside from its size and architecture and artistic importance, the temple is probably best known as the source of inscribed reliefs depicting during the region of Ramsses |||. Meals: Lunch

From Cairo: 4-Day Tour to Luxor by Sleeper Train

7. From Cairo: 4-Day Tour to Luxor by Sleeper Train

Day 1: Cairo / Luxor Sleeper Train Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo at 7:00 pm by air-conditioned modern vehicle to Cairo or Giza train station for your board to Luxor which takes about 9 hours including dinner and breakfast. Meals: Dinner, Breakfast Day 2: Luxor Sightseeing Tours Arrive to Luxor where you will be accompanied by your own Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. On the way you will enjoy lunch at quality restaurant and then you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the majestic Luxor temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun, then visit the West Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting the two Colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant , then you will be transferred to your hotel accommodation in Luxor. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Luxor Sightseeing Tours/ Cairo Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel to discover the ancient sites. First, drive 80 KM to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor , then move to The mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu is an important Kingdom period structure in the west bank of Luxor in Egypt. Aside from its size and architecture and artistic importance, the temple is probably best known as the source of inscribed reliefs depicting during the region of Ramsses III. After that return back to Luxor train station to get your Sleeper Train to Cairo or Giza train station. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 4: Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo Sun Pyramids Tours representative will met you at Giza station, then drive back to your Hotel in Cairo.

From Luxor: Dendera temple day trip with hotel pick up

8. From Luxor: Dendera temple day trip with hotel pick up

*in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor *you will be transferred by an air-conditioned (car/bus) with a group of people to the Dendera temple, the way to the temple takes about 1h.15min for each go and come back. *once you arrive at the temple of Dendera which is one of the best sights in the south of Qena in Egypt, The temple of Dendera, built by Ptolemy IX SoterII, stands in the middle of a huge area bounded by a wall of air-dried bricks, almost entirely ruined, whose sides are between 925 and 990 feet long; on the north and east sides are two magnificent portals built during the period of Roman rule. You will have enough time to explore the temple you will have a guide who explains more in detail After finishing your visit to the temple you will be taken back to Luxor to have an Egyptian lunch that you will enjoy then having a felucca in the Nile, you will enjoy a wonderful view of Luxor from it. At the end of your special day, you will be transferred again to your hotel.

Cairo: Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by VIP Train

9. Cairo: Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by VIP Train

Day 1: Giza station / VIP train to Luxor Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by air-conditioned modern vehicle to Giza railway station to board V I P train to Luxor Day 2: Luxor Sightseeing Tours You will be met at Luxor station, then transferred to visit the famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-it means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. On the way you will enjoy lunch at quality restaurant and then you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the majestic Luxor temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun, then visit the West Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting the two Colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant ,then you will be transferred to your hotel accommodation in Luxor. Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Day 3: Luxor Sightseeing Tours Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel to discover the ancient sites. First, drive 80 KM to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, situated at the north of Luxor. The mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at medinet habu is an important Kingdom period structure in the west bank of Luxor in the west bank in Egypt . Aside from its size and architecture and artistic importance, the temple is probably best known as the source of inscribed reliefs depicting during the region of Ramsses |||. Later, you will be transferred to Luxor railway station to board V I P train to Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 4: Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo Sun Pyramids Tours representative will met you at Giza station, then drive back to your Hotel in Cairo.

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What people are saying about Dendera Temple Complex

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5.0 / 5

based on 4 reviews

We were on several trips to ancient Egyptian places, but none were as strikingly beautiful as the Temples of Abydos and Dendera. It is really strange that this tour is so way down the list, as is was definitely the best we had from our holiday in Egypt. The Egyptologist astounded us with his intricate knowledge of the inscriptions and ancient Egyptian beliefs. I would also like to point out that the food we received at the restaurant was the best food I have eaten so far in Egypt. Alone the restaurant is worth traveling to Abydos. The tour is somewhat pricey, but considering what you get, it is actually a bargain. A comfortable car + excellent food + Egyptologist with a huge knowledge on Ancient Egypt + Beautiful temples combine to make a tour we definitely enjoyed. Highly recommended to those who want to really get to know about ancient Egypt and enjoy Egyptian cuisine.

The day trip from Hurghada to Dendera and Abydos is recommended without a doubt. The information provided by the guide at the temples of both locations made up for the long journey. In Dendera, we got to know the Hathor Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, and we were able to see the filigree representations, especially in the temple part of Seti I. experience in the Osirium in Abydos.

On this excursion you will get to know ancient Egypt. The temples are absolutely worth seeing and few tourists. Our guide Salim and driver Hamadi introduced us to Egyptian history with great knowledge and wit. At the end we were even able to read some hieroglyphs independently. The excursion is highly recommended if you want to get to know the real Egypt.