Journey south along the Nile River with our private EDFU AND KOM OMBO (FROM LUXOR) day excursion. Designed for history enthusiasts and travelers wishing to explore Upper Egypt’s most famous Greco-Roman temples, this full-day tour offers a seamless blend of expert insights, comfortable transfers, and rich pharaonic heritage.
Your day begins with an early morning departure from Luxor in a private, climate-controlled car or minibus. Your first stop is the Temple of Horus at Edfu, widely considered the most complete and best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt. Admire its colossal entrance pylon, intricate reliefs depicting the myth of Horus and Seth, and grand hypostyle halls.
Continuing south, you will visit the majestic Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely built on a high promontory overlooking the Nile. This rare double temple is dedicated symmetrically to two deities: Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Here, you will also visit the adjacent Crocodile Museum to view ancient mummified crocodiles. Complete with an included lunch, entrance tickets, and a dedicated guide, this tour guarantees an unforgettable historical journey.
Highlights
- Early morning private transfer in a comfortable car or minibus.
- Tour of the remarkably intact Temple of Horus at Edfu.
- Visit to the dual Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
- Entry to the fascinating Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo.
- Professional Egyptologist guide throughout the excursion.
- Included local lunch and all monument entrance tickets.