Day Tour visit Edfu Kom Ombo temples from Luxor

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EDFU TEMPLE ENTRY TICKETS: Embrace the Majesty of Ancient Egypt

Experience the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization with Edfu Temple entry tickets. This ticket grants you access to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, honoring the god Horus. Enter the awe-inspiring Edfu Temple and witness the harmonious fusion of myth and architecture. Marvel at the colossal sandstone structures, adorned with intricate carvings and hieroglyphs, conveying stories rooted in ancient legends. Feel the spiritual ambiance as you explore the vast courtyards, sanctuaries, and chapels of this temple dedicated to the falcon-headed deity. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the historical legacy of Edfu Temple. Secure your entry ticket now and embark on a remarkable journey of discovery.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, Spanish
Guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: KEMO TOURS OPERATED BY EMO TOURS Swiss GmbH

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entry fees
Included: Tour Guide
Included: All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Tipping

Itinerary

Edfu Temple

4 hours

pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Edfu around 50 minutes drive south of Luxor. arrival in Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu, Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC, but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later.
Kom Ombo Temple

4 hours

Kom Ombo around 45 minutes drive from Eduf Arrival Kom Ombo transfer to see the Kom Ombo Temple, The site gets its name from Arabic kum ‘mound’, a term found in the names of many archaeological sites, and ‘Ombo’, which ultimately derives from ancient Egyptian Nubt, interpreted as meaning ‘the golden (city).’ The city’s temple is dedicated to two deities: the crocodile god Sobek, and the falcon god Har wer (Horus the Elder). Although an earlier temple once stood here already during the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1069 BC), the present structure was built during the Graeco-Roman Period (332 BC–395 AD), with the earliest attested royal name in it being Ptolemy VI Philometor’s (180–145 BC). Most of the decoration was completed by Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (80–51 BC).

Then transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.