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Overview
A private day trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples from Aswan is a great way to explore some of the most impressive ancient temples in Egypt. The tour starts with a pick up from your hotel in Aswan and a drive along the Nile River to Kom Ombo. Here, you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which was dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. After exploring this temple, you will continue on to Edfu where you will visit the Temple of Horus. This temple is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and is known for its beautiful carvings and hieroglyphics.
What's included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Egyptologist guide
bottled water
Lunch (Optional)
Personal Items
Tipping
entrance for the temples
What to expect
Kom Ombo Temple
3h · Admission ticket not included
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an ancient Egyptian temple located in the town of Kom Ombo near Aswan. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, between 180–47 BC, with some additions later made during the Roman period. The architecture of the temple is unique because of its 'double' design, with two courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms dedicated to two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and accompanied by Hathor and Khonsu, while the northern part was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris and Tasenetnofret and Panebtawy. The temple is also atypical because it is perfectly symmetrical along its main axis. The texts and reliefs in the temple refer to cultic liturgies which were similar to those from that time period, and the temple held a specific theology that combined the universalist theme and the local theme . The temple was initially built in the New Kingdom, but it gained more importance during the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
Edfu Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
The Temple of Horus is an ancient Egyptian temple from the Ptolemaic period located in Edfu, Upper Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the god Horus, who was worshipped at this temple from the 3rd century BC until the 1st century AD. It is one of the largest and best preserved temples in Egypt, consisting of a great pylon, a large court, a hypostyle hall, and an inner sanctuary. The temple was built during the reign of the Ptolemaic pharaohs, who sought to unify themselves with the gods of Egypt in order to gain legitimacy. The present temple dates from the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes, and was completed in 57 BC. Throughout its long history, the temple has served many purposes, including as a place of worship, a granary, and a fortress. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Egypt, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
I will wait for you with a sign
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
