About this experience
Explore the magnificent temple of Kom Ombo, and find out more about Ancient Egyptian medicine.
Explore the most intact temple in Egypt, the temple of Horus in Edfu.
Hotel pick and drop off, entrance fees, certified tour guide, and police permits are included.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Police permits
- Certified tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Kom Ombo or (the hill of gold) is famous by its temple and the sugar factory.
It was built in the time of Greeks and Romans. It was dedicated to Horus and Sobek, that’s why the temple looks like two temples united in one, with two sanctuaries .
It was very famous as sanatorium, so that there are seven medical clinics in the back of the temple. The 1st part of the temple is cut off by Muhammad Ali to build the sugar factory.
Among the beautiful scenes in the temple is the most exciting scene of the surgical tools.
A nilometer to measure the level of the flood is to the left of the temple.
A crocodile museum was recently built in the vicinity of the temple with some crocodile mummies.
The city of Edfu is in the midway between Luxor and Aswan. It is about 110 K.M from each city. It is famous by the Greek temple of the God Horus.
Edfu was known as (Behdit) “where the god was exalted” in Ancient Egypt. Its temple is one of the most intact temples in Egypt. It was begun in 237 BC and finished after 180 years. It was dedicated to the God Horus (Apollo) and his festival “the Beautiful Union”.
You will approach the temple by the Mamisi or (the birth house).
There are some amazing scenes as the scenes of the first pylon and the inner rooms such as: the festival scene, the foundation scene and the famous scene of the battle of Horus and Seth.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up where ever you are.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Happy Egypt Travel Services
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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