About this experience
Dendera and Luxor are portals to the history and architecture of Ancient Egypt. You will visit magnificent ancient temples with mysterious drawings and paintings, stroll through the Valley of the Kings, and see the tomb of Tutankhamun. We will tell you about the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and heroes, gods, and ordinary people. Get ready for an enriching and very enlightening journey!
What to expect
Dendera: Hathor Temple
Dendera is an ancient city on the left bank of the Nile, known worldwide for the Hathor Temple. It is dedicated to the goddess of the sky, love, motherhood, and fertility. She was depicted as a cow with the sun disc between her horns or in the form of a woman with cow's ears. Find out why on the tour! Additionally, together we will decipher the intricate relief images on the temple walls and discover the famous Dendera Zodiac.
Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple is the largest religious complex in the world. You will admire the alley of sphinxes with ram heads and examine the preserved paintings and drawings on the temple walls.
Colossi of Memnon
You will see two huge statues of a pharaoh that served as guards on the way to the main temple of Amenhotep, which is now completely destroyed. You will marvel at the majestic sculptures, while the guide explains why they are named as such.
Valley of the Kings
Then you will head to the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs of Ancient Egypt are buried. You will see the tomb of King Tutankhamun and be amazed by its size, design, and beauty.
Organizational details
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the tour for you
- The tour takes place on a comfortable air-conditioned minibus. Transportation is included in the price.
- Entrance tickets are paid separately: Dendera temple - $10, Karnak temple - $10, Valley of the Kings - $15
- Usually in the middle of the tour, we stop for lunch. The approximate cost is $10 per person.
- Upon request, we can meet you at the airport for an additional $20
