Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour

Why is the falcon-headed god Horus considered one of the most significant deities in Ancient Egypt? Join this guided exploration of the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo originating from Aswan to uncover intriguing insights.

Tour of the Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo

After being collected from your accommodation in Aswan, you will journey northward, traversing the scorching desert landscapes and the lush banks of the Nile.

Following a drive of just over an hour, the first destination on your itinerary is Kom Ombo. This town shelters the remains of a distinctive Egyptian temple, notable for its unique double structure dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Within this sacred area, you will find halls, courts, and sanctuaries mirroring each other perfectly. The more than 2000-year-old stone edifices boast intriguing hieroglyphs... can you unlock their secrets?

Just a quick five-minute stroll from the temple leads you to an intriguing site: the Crocodile Museum. Here, as you gaze upon the ancient mummified crocodiles, discover the reasons behind the reverence these creatures commanded in Ancient Egyptian culture.

After enjoying a well-earned lunch at a local restaurant in Kom Ombo, you’ll continue onto the next segment of your adventure.

Your arrival in Edfu, a town nestled alongside the Nile midway between Aswan and Luxor, will set the stage for your visit to the Temple of Horus. Horus, a prominent deity throughout Ancient Egyptian history, remains enveloped in mysteries. Learn more about why this god held such importance in the religious, political, and cultural aspects of Pharaonic Egypt.

Upon completing your exploration of the Temple of Horus, you will return to your hotel in Aswan, where your journey will conclude approximately 10 hours after your pickup.

Pickup Information

The experience includes pickup from various hotels, hostels, and apartments within Aswan.

For stays on the following islands of Aswan, pickups will be arranged at specified meeting points:

• If your accommodation is on West Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): pickup will be at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.
• If you're on Elephantine Island (Guizirit Alfantin): pickup will occur at the KFC on Kornish Al Nile or the Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.
• If you reside on Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): pickup will again be at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.

Should your hotel or boat not be located within the city center or on any of the named islands, you will need to head to one of the listed meeting points.

Essential Information

If interested, you can also reserve this same tour departing from Luxor.