Private Tour from Luxor to the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu
If you are looking for an amazing adventure in Egypt, you don't want to miss this full-day tour of the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. You will be amazed by the ancient architecture, the fascinating history and the stunning views of these two temples. Plus, you will enjoy delicious lunch boxes that are included in the tour.
The temple of Kom Ombo is a unique attraction that you won't find anywhere else. It is actually a double temple, dedicated to two different gods: Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god.
The temple of Edfu is another masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art and religion. It is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, built by the Ptolemies between 237 and 57 BC.
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Private Tour from Luxor to the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour from Luxor to the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Temple of Kom Ombo
Please not that the travel time from Luxor to Kom Ombo is about 3 hours, this is included in the time of 5 hours mentioned here. The drive takes about 3 hours and the visit 2 hours. A temple that consists of 2 parts in length: the special Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the falcon god Horus on the one hand and the crocodile god Sobek on the other. In the temple there is a Nilometer that was used by the priests to see which step the water reached. Based on this, it was determined how high the tax would be for that year. If it had rained a lot it would mean good agricultural yield, otherwise the crop would largely fail and little tax could be collected.
Temple of Horus
Please note that the drive from Kom Ombo to Edfu takes about 1.5 hour and the drive from Edu back to luxor 2.5 hours, a total of 4 hours, the time at the temple is 2 hours The temple of Horus at Edfu, which is almost intact, was built in 237 BC. Founded by Ptolemy III and further expanded by his successors. It was the center of several festivals sacred to Horus. The inscriptions on the walls provide important information about language, myth and religion during Egypt's Hellenistic period.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Lunchbox
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist guide
- Tips
- All entrance tickets
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The day before the tour we will contact you to agree the exact pick-up time. On the tour day our guide will be at the lobby of your hotel or in front of your apartment building with a sign with your name.
