Dendera Temple Tour from Hurghada – Hathor Temple, Luxor Temple & Luxor Museum
Already visited Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple? This Dendera Temple tour from Hurghada takes you to three extraordinary sites that the standard Luxor programme never includes – and that most tourists never see.
The Hathor Temple at Dendera is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt – with vivid original ceiling paintings, deep underground crypts, the famous Dendera Zodiac and rare reliefs of Cleopatra VII. Unlike Karnak, it receives almost no visitors. Then continue to Luxor for the Luxor Temple on the banks of the Nile, and the outstanding Luxor Museum – quieter, more personal and for many Egypt lovers, the finest museum visit in the entire country.
Zero compulsory shopping stops. 100% private. Your own English-speaking Egyptologist throughout the entire day. Departing daily from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir, Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib. From 95€ per person – lunch and all transfers included.
- From Hurghada
- From El Gouna
- From Makadi Bay
- From Sahl Hasheesh
- From Soma Bay
- From Safaga
- From El Quseir
- From Marsa Alam
- Book Online and pay on site
- Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel
- English speaking guide
- Customer support is available 24/7
- Insurance included
| Number of people | Type of car / Private | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Persons | Private car | 155€ p.P. |
| 3 Persons | Mini bus | 135 € p.P. |
| 4 Persons | Mini bus | 115 € p.P. |
| 5 Persons | Mini bus | 100 € p.P. |
| 6 Persons | Mini bus | 95 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| around 14 hours | Individually | Every day | at around 5:30 a.m. |
Highlights
- Hathor Temple at Dendera – one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
- Dendera Zodiac – one of the earliest astronomical maps in the ancient world
- Underground Crypts – mysterious chambers with hidden hieroglyphs
- Cleopatra VII Relief – one of the few authentic portraits of the legendary queen
- Luxor Temple – monumental columns & colossal statues on the banks of the Nile
- Luxor Museum – 300 exceptional objects from ancient Thebes, royal mummies & Tutankhamun artefacts
- Lunch at a local restaurant – included
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist – with you for the entire day
Full Itinerary – Dendera, Luxor Temple & Luxor Museum
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 05:30–06:00 AM | Pick-up from hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay |
| ~08:30 AM | Hathor Temple Dendera – ceiling paintings, crypts & Cleopatra relief |
| ~11:00 AM | Drive to Luxor (60 km along the Nile Valley) |
| ~12:30 PM | Lunch at a local restaurant – included |
| ~01:30 PM | Luxor Temple – columns, statues & Nile views |
| ~03:00 PM | Luxor Museum – statues, mummies & Tutankhamun objects |
| ~04:30 PM | Return journey to Hurghada |
| ~08:00–09:00 PM | Arrival back at your hotel |
Description – Dendera, Luxor Temple & Luxor Museum
⏰ 05:30–06:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel lobby. Private air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking Egyptologist joins you in the vehicle and introduces the Hathor Temple and the Ptolemaic period in Egypt.
🏛️ Hathor Temple at Dendera: After approximately 2.5–3 hours, you arrive at Dendera – one of the least-visited and best-preserved major temples in Egypt. Built in the Ptolemaic period and completed under Cleopatra VII, it impresses with:
• Vivid ceiling paintings – partly original, still glowing with colour after 2,000 years
• The Dendera Zodiac – one of the earliest representations of the night sky in the ancient world
• Deep underground crypts – hidden chambers with mysterious hieroglyphs
• Roof sanctuary – spectacular panoramic view over the Nile Valley
🚗 Continue approx. 60 km along the Nile Valley to Luxor.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included in the price.
🌙 Luxor Temple: In the heart of Luxor, directly on the banks of the Nile. Built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II – with monumental columns, colossal statues and a unique atmosphere. Your Egyptologist explains the fascinating history – including the Christian church and mosque built inside the ancient temple.
🏺 Luxor Museum: One of the finest museums in Egypt – with an exquisitely curated collection of approximately 300 exceptional objects from ancient Thebes. Quieter and more personal than the GEM in Cairo. Highlights:
• Colossal statue of Amenhotep III – a 2.5-metre granite head
• Royal mummies gallery – two royal mummies in modern display cases
• Tutankhamun objects – original artefacts from the famous tomb
• Thutmose III cache – 26 statues discovered in a single hidden chamber
🚗 ~04:30 PM – Departure from Luxor. Return journey to Hurghada.
🏛️ Dendera Temple Tour from Hurghada – Hathor Temple at Dendera (Dendera Zodiac, crypts & Cleopatra relief), Luxor Temple & Luxor Museum. Private Egyptologist, lunch & all transfers included. The perfect alternative for travellers who have already seen Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.
From 95€ p.P. – Send Request🏛️ Haven’t visited Karnak and the Valley of the Kings yet? Our standard Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada covers Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and a free Nile cruise. From 90€ per person.
- All transfers with high quality brand vehicles and with professional drivers.
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist).
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
- Lunch (Egyptian specialties)
- Drinks on the bus.
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in the restaurants and the hotel
- Guests from Marsa Alam are charged a transfer fee of 35€ per person.
- Guests from El Quseir are charged a transfer fee of 25€ per person.
- 0-5 years: free
- 6-11 years: 50% discount
- From 12 years: full price
- Cash (Euro, US Dollar, Swiss Franc)
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
- Tax and insurance are included in the price
Frequently Asked Questions – Dendera Temple Tour from Hurghada
What Our Guests Say About the Dendera Temple Tour ⭐
"We had visited Luxor the year before and wanted something completely different. Dendera left us speechless – so well preserved, so few tourists. The ceiling paintings are extraordinary. The Luxor Museum is an absolute gem – for us even better than the GEM in Cairo. Highly recommended for repeat visitors."
"Dendera is a genuine hidden gem – almost no other visitors, incredible colours on the ceiling. The Luxor Museum impressed me even more than the GEM in Cairo. A very personal and informative tour with Memnon Reisen – I never thought there would be so much new to discover after four Egypt trips."
"After three Luxor visits, finally something different! The Hathor Temple at Dendera is a dream – especially the crypts and the roof with the view over the Nile Valley. And the Cleopatra relief was something I had never seen before. Thank you to Memnon Reisen for this perfect alternative."
"Perfect tour for Egypt enthusiasts. Dendera impressed me more than Karnak – simply because you can explore the whole complex in peace without crowds. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and showed us details we would never have found on our own. Don't miss the Luxor Museum – an absolute highlight."
