- Edfu - This comprehensive 10-hour tour, inclusive of transportation, promises an enriching experience. You will be chauffeured in an air-conditioned vehicle to Edfu, where you will encounter the most intact and impeccably preserved temple in Egypt, adorned with magnificent granite statues of the falcon god, Horus. This Ptolemaic temple stands as a tribute to the falcon deity “Horus.”
The temple’s walls, columns, and doorways are adorned with intricate reliefs that provide a valuable glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious and political ideologies. Among the most captivating reliefs is the narrative of Horus seeking vengeance against Seth for the murder of his father, Osirisâa ritual reenacted annually within the temple. Additionally, other reliefs chronicle the temple’s construction stages and offer insights into the completion dates of various architectural elements.
- Temple of Kom Ombo - Concluding our visit to the Edfu Temple, we will proceed to the intriguing destination of Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, you’ll explore a truly unique double-structured temple dedicated to both the Falcon god “Haroeris” in its southern section and the Crocodile god “Sobek” in the northern section. This temple’s construction dates back to the Ptolemaic era, adding to its historical significance.
Of particular interest within this temple is a scene etched onto the inner face of the rear wall, which holds a captivating representation that likely depicts an array of surgical instruments.
- Admission to all listed attractions
- Hotel pickup service in Luxor
- Inclusive of all service charges & taxes
- Guidance by a private English-speaking Egyptologist
- Comfortable private transportation with A/C
- Complimentary bottled water during the tour
- Tipping
This itinerary is flexible, enabling you to start in Aswan and finish in Luxor, or the other way around. Our trip initiates in the charming town of Kom Ombo, located on the Nile’s eastern shore, approximately 45 km north of Aswan. Following Kom Ombo, we continue onto the town of Edfo to visit the astonishing Edfo Temple.
You’ll enjoy a fascinating trip to Aswan’s Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on this tour, providing you the chance to witness the outstanding ancient Egyptian architecture. As you near the Temple of Kom Ombo, located atop a towering hill overlooking the Nile, you’ll encounter the temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the Haroeris Temple.
Experience Egypt’s fascinating past by visiting Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. The temple’s grand structures bathed in sunlight throughout the day will captivate you.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
