Edfu & Kom Ombo Day Trip

Intricately carved reliefs, mummified crocodiles, and a unique double sanctuary: discover the Ancient Egyptian temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo on this guided day trip from Luxor.

Edfu & Kom Ombo Day Trip Itinerary

After pickup from your hotel or boat in Luxor, you'll travel south along the River Nile to Upper Egypt.

The first stop is Edfu, where you'll visit the Temple of Horus. You'll explore the inscriptions carved into the temple's columns, which depict the conflict between Horus and Seth and detail the temple's construction.

Following lunch at a local restaurant in Edfu, you'll proceed to Kom Ombo. This temple, dedicated to two deities: Sobek and Haroeris, features a remarkable hypostyle hall with elaborately engraved columns.

Nearby, you can visit the Crocodile Museum, showcasing mummified crocodiles, sacred in Ancient Egypt.

The tour concludes with a return journey to Luxor, arriving 10 hours after initial pickup.

Pickup

This activity includes pickup and drop-off from hotels and boats in Luxor on the Eastern Shore of the River Nile. You'll be returned to your pickup location.

If your accommodation is on the Western Bank, a meeting point on the East Bank will be arranged.

Important information

You may also reserve this excursion with departure from Aswan.