5-Hour Excursion to Denderah Temple from Luxor
Highlights
Luxor, Qena
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
5 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Sign up for an archaeological excursion to visit the famed Denderah Temple, built in the 1st century BC by Ptolemy-XII and Queen Cleopatra-VII. Visit the crypt and climb the priest-staircase to the roof of the temple to find the famous Denderah Zodiac, beautifully decorated with symbols of the 12 months of the year.
Itinerary
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Denderah Temple Excursion
- Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to start the tour.
- Pay a visit to the Denderah Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor; Mother of the Pharaohs, representing maternity, love, music and the celestial. The Goddess is represented with the horns of the sacred cow supporting the solar disc of the sun. She holds an "Ankh" (the symbol of life) and a sceptre in her hands. The archaeological site dates back more than 4,000 years and the relief of Pharaoh Pepi I (2250BC), offered to Hathor can be seen in the crypt.
- Walk around the temple precinct and visit the Mammisi (chapel of divine birth) of Nectanebo II, the last Egyptian Pharaoh.
- After visiting the temple, return to Luxor to end the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 7 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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