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 past the arid desert and through fertile plains along the Nile.

Approximately an hour later, you will arrive at Kom Ombo. This town features a double temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek and Haroeris, with nearly identical halls and sanctuaries. The ancient structures, over 2000 years old, are adorned with hieroglyphics.

A five-minute walk from the temple leads you to the Crocodile Museum, where you will see mummified reptiles and learn about their significance in Ancient Egypt.

After lunch at a local restaurant in Kom Ombo, you will continue to Edfu, located along the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Here, you will explore the Temple of Horus, a key figure in Ancient Egyptian history, uncovering the deity's role in religion and culture.

Following the visit, you will return to your accommodation in Aswan, expected back 10 hours after your pick-up.

Pickup

This activity provides pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan.

For accommodations on the following islands of Aswan, pick-up is at these locations:

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

If your hotel is not in the city center or on the mentioned islands, please go to a meeting point.

Important

You can also book this tour departing from Luxor.