Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour from Luxor

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About this activity

Uncover the hidden gems of Luxor with our Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour. Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore two of Egypt's most significant temples, each boasting intricate carvings, towering columns, and captivating hieroglyphics. At Edfu Temple, admire the well-preserved sculptures and towering pylons dedicated to the god Horus, while at Kom Ombo Temple, marvel at the unique symmetrical layout honoring the gods Sobek and Horus. This tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and gain a deeper appreciation for its cultural heritage.

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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: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: German, English, Spanish
Operated by: Egipto Excursiones

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tour Guide
Included: Bottle of water

Not included

Not included: Tipping
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

3 hours

The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. The city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koine Greek as Ἀπόλλωνος πόλις and in Latin as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus, who was identified as Apollo under the interpretatio graeca.[1] It is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt. The temple was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt. In particular, the Temple's inscribed building texts "provide details [both] of its construction, and also preserve information about the mythical interpretation of this and all other temples as the Island of Creation."[2] There are also "important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related the age-old conflict between Horus and Seth."[2] They are translated by the Edfu-Project.
Kom Ombo Temple

3 hours

The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC.[1] Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.