I booked this for me and my friend who loves ancient history. Dendera did not disappoint. The temple is dedicated to Hathor who is the goddess of love music and dance so the carvings are more joyful than other temples. The experience was smooth with pickup from our hotel. The length of visit was around two and a half hours. The admission fee was included.The atmosphere was peaceful and we could hear birds inside which was nice. The crowd was small maybe ten people. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Best for friends who want a relaxed historical day. We spent a lot of time looking at the crypts downstairs. They are dark and cool and feel very secret. My friend got spooked and grabbed my arm in one of them.
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Includes
- Newest means of transportation and professional drivers
- Entrance fees for excursions which are included in the itinerary.
- Bottle of mineral water during the day tour
- Guide In-person; English ; Spanish ; Italian
- Tipping covering everyone except tour guide
Excludes
- Tickets for panorama and crypts in denderah temple
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Great temple dedicated to goddess Hathor the ancient Egyptian goddess of love and happiness, amazing colorful ceiling for goddess Nut the ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky with zodiac sign in the roof and amazing crypt keeper for the ancient Egyptian treasures underneath the temple or inside the wall of the temple with a wonderful carving
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I went with a group from work as a team building thing. Dendera was unexpected. The experience brought us together. We spent about two hours. The admission was handled by the company. The atmosphere was collaborative and fun. The crowd was just us basically. The staff were amused by our group and helped take photos. Best for business groups. We did a scavenger hunt style thing looking for specific carvings. The winning team got lunch paid for. Good bonding.
I went alone and just wanted to see the colors. They did not disappoint. Dendera has the best preserved paint in Egypt I think. The experience was visual overload. I was there for two hours mostly looking up. The admission was cheap. The atmosphere was artistic. There were maybe twelve other people. The staff left me to my gazing. Best for artists and designers. I sketched a little in my notebook. Inspired me to paint when I got home.
I took my girlfriend who is not into history. She left a fan. Dendera changed her mind. The experience was convincing. We stayed about two hours. The admission was included. The atmosphere was beautiful and not intimidating. There were some people but not packed. The staff were helpful and not pushy. Best for couples with different interests. She kept saying I get it now I get why you like this. Victory for me
We came with another family and the kids ran around together. Dendera was a great group trip. The experience was social for adults and kids. We spent about two and a half hours. The admission was reasonable. The atmosphere was lively and happy. The crowd was mostly our group. The staff were patient and friendly. Best for multi family trips. We all had lunch together after at a local place. Kids made friends adults relaxed. Perfect day.
I went with my best friend from childhood. We talked about life while walking through ancient halls. Dendera provided the backdrop. The experience was reflective. We spent two hours. The admission was cheap. The atmosphere was thoughtful. There were few people. The staff gave us space. Best for old friends. We sat on a step and caught up on years of life. Felt like the temple was listening.
I went alone and really enjoyed the drive as much as the temple. Seeing the countryside was nice. Dendera itself is a masterpiece. The experience was relaxing. The length of visit was two hours. The admission was fair. The atmosphere was serene. There were maybe eight other people. The staff were friendly and one guy showed me a secret room. Best for solo travelers who like details. He showed me a carving of a cow that is the face of Hathor. Really beautiful
We came with friends who are not really into history but they loved it. Dendera converts people. The experience was eye opening for them. We spent about two and a half hours. The admission was cheap. The atmosphere was vibrant and alive. The crowd was small and friendly. The staff were engaging and funny. Best for groups with mixed interests. My friend who usually gets bored at temples kept taking photos and sending them to his family. He said it was actually cool
I went alone and the guide pointed out the graffiti from travelers hundreds of years ago. Made me think about all the people who came before. Dendera connects you. The experience was philosophical. I stayed three hours. The admission was fair. The atmosphere was contemplative. The crowd was light. The staff were thoughtful. Best for deep thinkers. I left feeling small in a good way.
I had a business meeting cancel so I booked this tour last minute. Best cancellation ever. Dendera is amazing. The experience was seamless from Luxor. The length of visit was about three hours because I walked slowly and took everything in. The admission was handled by the company. The atmosphere is quiet and reflective. The crowd was almost non existent when I was there. The staff were helpful and pointed out the best photo spots. Best for business travelers with unexpected free time. The colors on the ceiling are so fresh you forget how old they are. I sat on a step and just stared up for ten minutes. A guard came over and asked if I was okay I said yes just amazed. He laughed and said me too every day.
We went with another couple and had a blast. Dendera is not as famous as other temples but it should be. The experience was fun and relaxed. We spent about two hours exploring. The admission was cheap. The atmosphere was lively but not chaotic. There was a small crowd but it felt fine. The staff were welcoming and one guy took a group photo for us. Best for friends traveling together. The carvings of Cleopatra and her son are here and they look great. We took turns pretending to be pharaohs for photos. My friend did a silly pose and we all cracked up. Good times.
I went by myself and joined a tour. Dendera is one of those places that makes you think. The experience was introspective. The length of visit was three hours. The admission fee was fair. The atmosphere is very old and sacred. There were only a few other people there. The staff were respectful and left me alone to wander. Best for solo travelers looking for peace. I found a quiet corner and just sat for a while. A lizard ran across the wall and stopped to look at me. Felt like a moment.
We brought my parents who are in their seventies. Dendera was easy for them to walk around. The ground is mostly flat and not too many stairs. The experience was comfortable. We spent about two hours there. The admission was simple to arrange. The atmosphere was calm and cool inside. The crowd was light which helped my parents move at their own pace. The staff were kind and offered my dad a chair to rest. Best for elderly visitors. The colors amazed my mom she kept saying it's so beautiful. We sat in the shade outside and had some water. A nice day.
I went with friends who are architects. They lost their minds over the columns and the proportions. Dendera is a architectural wonder. The experience was technical and beautiful. We stayed almost three hours. The admission was cheap. The atmosphere was analytical. The crowd was small. The staff let them take many measurements and photos. Best for architecture lovers. They talked about it for days after. Inspired their next project they said.
I went alone and joined a small group for the day. Dendera is a must see. The drive from Luxor is easy and you get to see some countryside along the way. The experience inside the temple is overwhelming in a good way. The length of visit was three hours and I could have stayed longer. The admission fee was reasonable. The atmosphere is very spiritual you can feel it. There were maybe fifteen other people there when I visited. The staff were helpful and one guy showed me a hidden staircase. Best for solo travelers who want a deep dive into history. I sat in the courtyard for a while just taking it all in. A cat came and sat next to me like it owned the place. Made me smile.
I finally visited Dendera after seeing photos online for years. The reality is even better. The colors are so vibrant it almost feels fake. I went with my brother and we both couldn't stop saying wow. The experience was easy from Luxor with a comfortable ride. The length of visit was about three hours. The admission fee was fair and we paid at the entrance. The atmosphere inside is mysterious and cool. The crowd was small when we arrived but got a bit bigger later. Still not bad compared to other sites. The staff were friendly and one older guard told us a story about the well. Best for anyone who appreciates art and history. We saw some graffiti on the walls from 1800s which was weird to see. I guess people have always wanted to leave their mark.
This tour is worth taking. The temple is stunning, bigger than what I would have expected seeing the photos. Our guide Mahmud was knowledgeable and answered our questions
Very beautiful and well-preserved temple. I made a reservation with Viator. Our guide Mahmud was very attentive and helpful; he accompanied us through the various rooms, enriching the tour with his explanations. He answered our questions with grace and competence. Recommended.
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