Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour

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

Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour

After pickup from your hotel in Aswan, travel north through desert and fertile Nile plains. The first stop is Kom Ombo, featuring a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Explore the over-2000-year-old stone structures adorned with hieroglyphics.

A short walk leads to the Crocodile Museum, where you can view mummified crocodiles and learn about their significance in Ancient Egypt.

After lunch at a local restaurant in Kom Ombo, proceed to Edfu, located on the banks of the Nile. Visit the Temple of Horus and uncover the deity's importance in Ancient Egypt's religious, political, and cultural life.

Following the visit, return to your accommodation in Aswan, with an expected return of 10 hours after pickup.

Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan. For accommodations on certain islands, use the following meeting points:

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

If your accommodation is not in these areas, please go to one of the indicated meeting points.

Important

You can also book this same tour departing from Luxor.