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 being picked up from your hotel or boat in Luxor, you'll leave the city behind and follow the course of the River Nile south in the direction of Upper Egypt.

The first stop on your guided excursion of these ancient temples will be Edfu, where you'll visit the Temple of Horus. Do you know the legends that surround this falcon-headed deity? You'll reveal some of the fascinating tales about him through the inscriptions carved into the columns of the temple. The hieroglyphs, which you can try your hand at decoding, not only represent scenes of the legendary conflict between Horus and Seth, but also provide information on how the temple was built. 

Having enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant in Edfu, you'll continue on your route to Kom Ombo. Here on the eastern bank of the Nile, you'll visit a unique temple, unusual for Egyptian sanctuaries in that it is dedicated to two different deities: Sobek and Haroeris. Inside the temple, you'll be left speechless by its incredible hypostyle hall, which feels like entering a forest of elaborately engraved columns. 

Next to the temple, find the Crocodile Museum, whose permanent exhibition showcases these mummified reptiles, considered sacred in Ancient Egypt.

At the end of your guided tour, you'll make the return journey to Luxor, where we'll arrive 10 hours after initial pickup.

Pickup

This activity only includes pickup and drop-off from hotels and boats in Luxor on the Eastern Shore of the River Nile (right bank). On the way back we'll drop you off at the same place you were picked up at.

If your hotel or boat in Luxor is located on the Western Bank (left bank) of the River Nile, we'll agree on a meeting point on the East Bank.

How does it work?

On this day trip, you'll explore two remarkable temples of Ancient Egypt. The journey begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Luxor, from where you'll travel south along the Nile. The first stop is Edfu, where you'll visit the Temple of Horus, learning about the history and mythology through its hieroglyphs. Following a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, the tour proceeds to Kom Ombo, notable for its dual dedication to Sobek and Haroeris.

Included

• Guided tour of Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
• Lunch at a local restaurant in Edfu
• Pickup and drop-off from hotels and boats in Luxor (Eastern Shore)

Not Included

• Hotel pickup from the Western Bank
• Entry fees to the temples (if applicable)
• Drinks during lunch

Meeting Point

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