Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour

Why was the falcon-headed deity Horus one of the most important sacred figures of Ancient Egypt? Discover fascinating secrets on this guided tour of the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo from Aswan.

Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan and travel north through the desert and Nile's fertile plains. After over an hour's drive, the first stop is Kom Ombo, which features a double temple dedicated to deities Sobek and Haroeris. The temple contains halls, courts, and sanctuaries, with over-2000-year-old stone structures adorned with hieroglyphics.

Next, a five-minute walk leads to the Crocodile Museum, showcasing mummified reptiles revered in Ancient Egypt. After lunch at a local restaurant in Kom Ombo, the tour continues.

In Edfu, you will visit the Temple of Horus, learning about the significance of this deity in the cultural and religious life of Pharaonic Egypt. Following the visit, you will return to your accommodation in Aswan, arriving approximately 10 hours after pickup.

Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan. For those located on specific islands, pickup will occur at the respective meeting points:

West Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): West Bank Ferry Terminal.Elephantine Island (Guizirit Alfantin): KFC restaurant in Kornish Al Nile or Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): West Bank Ferry Terminal.

If your accommodation is not in the city center or listed islands, you will need to go to one of the indicated meeting points.

Important

You can also book this tour departing from Luxor.