Qena & Dendera

Qena, the provincial capital of the region that includes Luxor, is a relatively attractive town. However, unless you are en route to or from the nearby temple at Dendera (8km to the northwest) or on your way to Hurghada, there isn’t much reason to come here. The hotels are hazardous to your health, while the paucity of tourist facilities and the absence of any sights or English signs almost beg foreigners to move on.