From Aswan Full-Day Trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

From Aswan Full-Day Trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

Discover the majestic and well-preserved Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on a day trip from Aswan. Find out more about Egyptian history and mythology with a private Egyptologist guide, and travel in comfort in a fully air-conditioned vehicle.

Visit: Aswan Market, Aswan Egypt

the guide will take you from your hotel to visit the amazing temples in aswan

Visit both the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu on this full-day tour. Marvel at these unique structures, and learn about them and Egyptian deities with a licensed professional guide.

Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel lobby in Aswan, then set off toward Kom Ombo with your private Egyptologist. Enjoy your guide’s complete attention throughout the day, and hear about the history of Egypt’s impressive sights as you make your way to your first destination.

Upon arrival at the Temple of Kom Ombo, peek out over the River Nile from the high ground of the temple. Learn about the unique history of this sandstone structure, which differs from other temples in Egypt as it honors two deities: Haroeris or Horus, the falcon head, and Sobek, the crocodile head, the god of fertility, and the creator of the world.

Next, proceed to the ancient city of Edfu with a 1-hour drive to witness the Temple of Horus. Edfu Temple is considered to be the most well-preserved temple in Egypt, and according to Egyptian mythology, it’s where the falcon-headed god Horus murdered Seth as revenge for the death of his father, Osiris. The tour concludes with drop-off back at your hotel in Aswan.

Duration: 9 hours