A Day Trip To Dendera From The Safaga Port With A Private Guide

Experience a day trip to Dendera from Safaga Port with a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to explore the captivating temple for 2.5 hours. Following the visit, enjoy a delightful lunch and a 30-minute sailing excursion on the Nile River. Afterwards, return to Safaga Port for drop-off.

8:00 am:  Pick up from Safaga Port and a 2-hour drive to visit the Temple of the Goddess Hathor, the Goddess of Love and Music.

10:00 am:   Arrival at Dendera. Your Egyptologist guide will provide insights into the temple's history.

Dendera Temple:

The Temple of Hathor was primarily built during the Late Ptolemaic period under the rule of Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra VII, with later Roman additions. Despite being constructed by non-native Egyptian rulers, the temple's design aligns with classical Egyptian architecture. Notably, the front of the hypostyle hall was built by Emperor Tiberius.

The temple complex features depictions of Ptolemaic rulers, including a monumental relief of Cleopatra VII and her son with Julius Caesar, Ptolemy XV (Caesarion). The rulers are portrayed in Egyptian attire, making offerings.

Hathor, associated with healing, is reflected in the presence of a sanatorium within the complex. Pilgrims sought cures through bathing in sacred water, receiving unguents from Hathor's priests, and staying in quarters, hoping for a healing dream.

After exploring the temple, we will depart for Safaga Port.

Please don't forget to bring:

• Passports
• Camera
• Hat
• Sunglasses