Tour Description & Itinerary:
Get set for a full‑day journey back in time as we whisk you from the sunny shores of Marsa Alam to the awe‑inspiring Temple of Hathor at Dendera. We start bright and early—your comfy, air‑conditioned ride picks you up around 6:00 AM from your Marsa Alam hotel. The drive takes about 3–4 hours, with a short desert break to stretch your legs and soak in that peaceful red‑sand vibe.
Around 9:00 AM, we arrive at the Dendera Temple Complex. Prepare your camera for one of Egypt’s best‑preserved Greco‑Roman gems. Together with your expert Egyptologist guide, you’ll wander through grand hypostyle halls, marvel at intricate wall reliefs, and underground crypts—and don’t miss the famous Zodiac ceiling, the Temple of Hathor’s plaster cast zodiac, and the serene sanatorium where pilgrims once sought healing egypttourmagic.com+11egyptplusvoyage.com+11smiletours.net+11toursfromhurghada.com+2smiletours.net+2smiletours.net+2.
Discover Cleopatra’s personal touch on the reliefs where she and baby Caesarion make offerings, then enter the “divine dreams” chamber—imagine ancient seekers lying here, hoping the goddess Hathor would visit them in their sleep travelhubegypt.com. Our guide will fill you in on those mysterious “crypts,” the magical “flower of life,” and the iconic Egyptian calendar carvings.
At lunchtime (around 12:30–1:00 PM), we’ll head to a local restaurant in Qena or Abydos for an authentic Egyptian lunch—think moussaka‑style dishes, molokheya soup, rice, grilled chicken, fresh baladi salad, and traditional bread, followed by mint tea or herbal blends in a homey setting hurghadaexcursion.commusement.com.
Post‑lunch, enjoy a leisurely return drive via Safaga—with scenic desert and countryside views—back to Marsa Alam, arriving around 6:00–7:00 PM. A full day of history, culture, and comfort made easy.
Group Size: Private or small group (up to 8 per vehicle)
