About this experience
Discover the Nile-side temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on a private day trip from Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, journey north to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon-headed god Horus. Admire the stone columns, forecourt and sanctuaries, and unravel their history with your guide. After an included boxed lunch, continue to Edfu, a large cult temple to Horus. See the large pylon, court and other chambers as your guide unveils their secrets. Afterward, return to Aswan or choose an optional hotel drop-off in Luxor.
Or you can be dropped of at Luxor for Extra $25.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note : To confirm your booking will need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
What is included
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (if option selected)
- Entry Fees
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
At 7:00 am Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour to the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and " Sobek " with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built in the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus.
Then transferred to Edfu by road to visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. At the end of the Tour Transfer to your hotel in either Aswan on Luxor as Per Customer Request.
Meeting and pickup information
- Aswan
- Pickup from a hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan شياخة ثالثة، قسم أسوان،، 3VQX+XP2, Sheyakhah Thalethah, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1242720, Egypt . Pickup from Aswan airport 3VQX+HQ5 Aswan 1, Egypt . Pickup from Aswan train station أسوان غرب محطة القطار، 3WX2+XW3, Abu AR Rish Qebli, Aswan 2, Aswan Governorate 1242871, Egypt .
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Audio
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Audio
- German — Guide
- ru — Audio
- ru — Guide
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Italian — Audio
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Emo Tours Egypt
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note : To confirm your booking will need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
- Entry fees includes basic area only
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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شياخة ثالثة، قسم أسوان،، 3VQX+XP2, Sheyakhah Thalethah, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1242720, Egypt
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Pickup from Aswan airport
3VQX+HQ5 Aswan 1, Egypt
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Pickup from Aswan train station
أسوان غرب محطة القطار، 3WX2+XW3, Abu AR Rish Qebli, Aswan 2, Aswan Governorate 1242871, Egypt
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