From Luxor: Dendera Temple of Hathor Tour - Nile Felucca Ride Included

Depart from your Luxor hotel
for the Temple of Hathor at Dendera

In the morning, you are picked up at your hotel in Luxor and travel north through the Nile Valley to Dendera in an air-conditioned private vehicle. The drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes each way.

Explore the temple of Hathor, goddess of love and music

At Dendera, visit the temple dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love, joy and music. Your Egyptologist guide explains the symbolic carvings, ancient rituals and myths of the site.

See the vividly painted astronomical ceiling, the famous zodiac relief and the detailed hieroglyphs covering the walls up close. Walk through the massive stone halls, courtyards and sanctuaries to learn how Greek and Egyptian art came together in this Ptolemaic-era temple.

Return to Luxor for a traditional Egyptian meal

After the temple visit, return to Luxor for a traditional Egyptian meal. Depending on the tour time, it is served as lunch or breakfast.

Sail on the Nile by felucca

After the meal, head to the Nile and enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional felucca sailboat. Take in the views of Luxor from the water before the driver takes you back to your hotel.