Temple of Dendera in Egypt

Travel to Dendera, located in present-day Egypt, is a must-see destination for history and archaeology enthusiasts. You can travel to Dendera, a site that showcases one of the best-preserved and most impressive temples of the ancient world, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. The official name of this site in Egypt is the Dendera Temple Complex.

When you visit Dendera, you can explore the stunning Temple of Hathor, which features beautiful inscriptions, intricate carvings, and astronomical representations. Our tours in Egypt departing from Luxor allow you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the awe-inspiring Temple of Dendera.

Dendera Egypt

Curiosities about Dendera:

1. The Temple of Dendera is located in present-day Egypt.
2. Dendera served as an important religious center in ancient Egypt.
3. The Temple of Hathor is the main attraction at Dendera.
4. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
5. Today, the Temple of Dendera is a popular tourist destination.
6. You can obtain an Egyptian visa on arrival and travel to Dendera.

Visit Dendera Temple Complex

The Temple of Hathor at Dendera is an architectural marvel featuring beautiful inscriptions, intricate carvings, and astronomical representations that highlight the importance of the goddess Hathor in ancient Egyptian religion.

Map of Dendera

Discover the Temple of Dendera

• Temple of Hathor: The main temple in the complex, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, features stunning columns, carvings, and astronomical representations.
• Birth House (Mammisi): A small temple depicting the birth of Ihy, the son of Hathor and Horus.
• Roman Mammisi: A later addition to the complex featuring Roman architectural elements.
• Sacred Lake: A large lake used for ceremonial purposes within the temple complex.
• Sanatorium: A building where pilgrims could receive healing treatments and offerings to Hathor.

Travel to Dendera

List of tours in Egypt that travel to the Temple of Dendera.

9 days in Egypt w/ Red Sea – Alexandria, Cairo, and Sharm El Sheikh tour

9 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

9-day Egypt UNESCO tour with Aswan and Luxor

9 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

8-day Egypt tour in Cairo-Luxor and Aswan

8 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

7 days Egypt itinerary – Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel and Sahara

7 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

6-day Cairo to Alexandria tour in Egypt

6 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

5-day Egypt tour – Cairo, Abu Simbel, and Luxor

5 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

16-day complete Egypt tour with Mount Sinai and Red Sea

16 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

14-day Egypt adventure tour + Hurghada

14 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

11-day Nile cruise Egypt tour with UNESCO sites

11 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

12-day Egypt tour – Transcendent UNESCO

12 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

10 days Egypt itinerary – Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Sahara Adventure

10 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

Full-Day Egypt Pyramids Tour: Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

1 Day Egypt, Tours in Africa

15 days in Egypt Pharaoh’s classic tour and Red Sea Coast

15 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

8 days in Egypt with Cairo and Nile cruise tour

8 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

Photos of the Temple of Dendera

Images of the Dendera Temple Complex and the Temple of Hathor in Egypt.