Tours/Luxor/Full-Day Tour To Dendara & Karnak + Hatshepsut Temples From Luxor
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Full-Day Tour To Dendara & Karnak + Hatshepsut Temples From Luxor

Luxor1 hour

Description

journey to explore Egypt's ancient history with this private tour led by an Egyptologist guide. In just one day, you'll visit Dendera Temple (Temple of the Goddess Hathor and Goddess of Love), Karnak Temples, and Hatshepsut Temple. For extra convenience, this tour includes round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the privilege of learning about history from an Egyptologist guide, ensuring a personalized and informative experience. This private tour guarantees personal attention from your guide and includes round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Discover the richness and variety of Egypt's history with a visit to the magnificent Dendera Temple, away from mass tourism. Your tour guide, an Egyptologist, will provide insights and historical context, making this excursion a comprehensive and engaging experience. Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt and reserve your place on this enriching tour.

Tour Options

Guide + Car With Driver
  • Guide + Car With Driver Pickup included
Car With Driver
  • Car With Driver Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included120 min

Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of Temples, Chapels, Pylons, Obelisks, and Sanctuaries covering over 400 hectares – enough space for 10 Cathedrals. Karnak served multiple functions, acting as an intellectual center and a testament to the devotion of every notable pharaoh to Amun. It evolved, becoming one of the largest and most spectacular temple complexes in the ancient world.

30 min

Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

Admission not included90 min

Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, a mortuary temple dedicated to the longest-reigning female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is adorned with statues, sphinxes, and reliefs, meticulously restored over time.

90 min

Travel to the Denderah in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, setting the stage for a day filled with history and grandeur.

Pass by

Pass by the Tombs of the Nobles, where humble depictions of everyday life and the roles of functionaries provide refreshing insights into ancient Egyptian life.

Pass by

Pass by the Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina), the worker's village that was home to the artisans and craftsmen of Thebes who built and decorated the royal tombs in the nearby Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.

Pass by

Pass by the Temple of Medinat Habu, commissioned by Ramesses III, offering a more impressive sight with its intact pylon and well-preserved walls, providing a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Egypt.

Admission not included120 min

Visit the Temple of Hathor at Denderah, showcasing a fabulous astronomical ceiling and nearly intact rooftop sanctuaries. Denderah provides a unique insight into solar rituals and how Greek and Roman rulers identified with the Pharaohs and deities of Ancient Egypt.

90 min

The return journey from Dendera Temple to Luxor

Highlights

Private tour
Experienced Drivers
All service charges & taxes
Bottle of Mineral Water
Guide
Pick up services from your hotel and return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private tour
Experienced Drivers
All service charges & taxes
Bottle of Mineral Water
Guide
Pick up services from your hotel and return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Tipping
Entry Fees (Optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up is available from anywhere you choose in Luxor

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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