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

After being picked up from your hotel in Aswan, you will travel north through the desert and fertile plains by the Nile.

Your first stop is in Kom Ombo, where you will visit the double temple dedicated to deities Sobek and Haroeris. The complex contains identical halls and sanctuaries with stone structures over 2000 years old, featuring hieroglyphics.

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

After lunch at a local restaurant in Kom Ombo, you'll head to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, a key figure in Ancient Egyptian history, significant in religious, political, and cultural contexts.

You will return to your accommodation in Aswan, approximately 10 hours after pickup.

Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan.

For accommodations on certain islands of Aswan, pickup will occur at specified meeting points:

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

If your accommodation is outside these areas, you must go to one of the indicated meeting points.

Important

You can also book this tour departing from Luxor.