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Private Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Day Tour from Luxor
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Luxor
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A copy of all travelers’ passports is required.
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Luxor Pick-Up & Aswan Drop-Off Hotel Information Required
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Additional supplement applies to guided services provided in languages other than English.
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The route passes through numerous villages and towns, with frequent speed bumps along the road, resulting in slower travel times.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover two of Egypt’s most fascinating ancient temples on this private full-day tour from Luxor. Travel comfortably along the scenic Nile Valley with your expert Egyptologist guide and explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Admire its towering pylons, intricate carvings, and impressive halls that reveal the power of the falcon god Horus.
Continue to the stunning Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Walk through its symmetrical chambers, discover ancient medical instruments carved into the walls, and visit the fascinating Crocodile Museum.
Enjoy personalized...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
Drop off service at your Hotel in Aswan
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water on board your vehicle
All service charges and taxes
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Pick up service from your Luxor hotel
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping
Private Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Day Tour from Luxor
(1) Reviews
Luxor
About
Discover two of Egypt’s most fascinating ancient temples on this private full-day tour from Luxor. Travel comfortably along the scenic Nile Valley with your expert Egyptologist guide and explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Admire its towering pylons, intricate carvings, and impressive halls that reveal the power of the falcon god Horus.
Continue to the stunning Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Walk through its symmetrical chambers, discover ancient medical instruments carved into the walls, and visit the fascinating Crocodile Museum.
Enjoy personalized...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
Drop off service at your Hotel in Aswan
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water on board your vehicle
All service charges and taxes
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Pick up service from your Luxor hotel
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping
Itinerary
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Luxor
Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel or selected location in Luxor and accompany you on a full-day journey to two of Upper Egypt's finest temples.
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Temple of Horus
Upon arrival in Edfu, meet your Egyptologist guide and travel to the magnificent Temple of Edfu by vehicle. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, this remarkable sanctuary is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and stands on the legendary site where Horus defeated Seth to avenge the death of his father, Osiris.
Built during the Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC), the temple impresses visitors with its massive entrance pylons, grand courtyards, beautifully preserved halls, and intricate carvings depicting religious rituals, festivals, and scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology. Your guide will explain the temple's fascinating history, symbolism, and architectural significance, bringing its ancient stories to life.
After your guided tour and free time to explore and take photographs, continue your journey along the Nile Valley to your next destination, carrying with you unforgettable memories of one of Egypt's most iconic and remarkably preserved ancient temples.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Temple of Kom Ombo
Continue to the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, beautifully set on high ground overlooking the Nile River. This unique double temple is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility and protection, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), the falcon-headed god of kingship. Admire its rare symmetrical layout, featuring twin entrances, courts, halls, and sanctuaries designed for each deity. Built during the Ptolemaic period, the temple is renowned for its beautifully preserved reliefs, impressive columns, and fascinating ancient carvings, including one of the earliest depictions of surgical instruments. Continue to the nearby Crocodile Museum to see a remarkable collection of mummified crocodiles and artifacts connected to the worship of Sobek. After your visit, relax on a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Aswan or return to Luxor, marking the end of your memorable journey.