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'll be picked up from your hotel in Aswan and travel north through the desert and fertile plains by the Nile. After a little over an hour's drive, the first stop is in Kom Ombo, where you can explore a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. This complex features halls and sanctuaries that mirror each other, adorned with ancient hieroglyphics.

A short walk from the temple leads you to the Crocodile Museum, showcasing mummified reptiles and explaining their significance in Ancient Egyptian culture.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will proceed to Edfu, home to the Temple of Horus. This temple highlights the importance of the falcon-headed deity in the religious and political life of ancient Egyptians, surrounded by many mysteries.

Following the visit to the Temple of Horus, you will return to your accommodation in Aswan, completing the tour after approximately 10 hours from pickup.

Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan. If you are staying on one of the following islands of Aswan, pickup will occur at designated meeting points:

For West Aswan Island: pickup at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.For Elephantine Island: pickup at KFC in Kornish Al Nile or the Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.For Suhil Island: pickup at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.

If your accommodation is neither in the city center nor on these islands, you will need to go to one of the designated meeting points.

Important

You can also book this tour departing from Luxor.