Day Trip: Visit Edfu, Kom Ombo & Esna Temples from Luxor

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About this activity

Purchase your online entry ticket to the Temple of Khnum and step into an ancient world of architectural marvels and historical significance. Explore the temple dedicated to the Egyptian deity Khnum and marvel at the intricate carvings and hieroglyphs adorning its walls. Immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Egypt with a visit to this renowned archaeological site.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 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: Bottled water
Included: Entry fees
Included: Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

Edfu (Ancient Egyptian: bḥdt, Arabic: إدفو pronounced [ˈʔedfu], Sahidic Coptic: ⲧⲃⲱ, ⲧⲃⲟ, Bohairic Coptic: ⲑⲃⲱ, ⲁⲧⲃⲱ; also spelt Idfu, or in modern French as Edfou) is an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately 60,000 people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement, Tell Edfu. About 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids.

The Temple of Khnum was dedicated to the ancient Egyptian deity Khnum , who served as the creator of both men and women deities. In his incarnation as Khnum-hapi, he revived the springs of the Nile every year to bring about the Nile Flood . In addition, his wife Menhit, the city goddess Neptu, and the gods Heka and Neit were worshiped . The open-air temple is located nine meters below street level in the city of Esna in an excavated depression. Stairs lead to the entrance to the temple
Kom Ombo Temple

one hour

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.
Stop 3

one hour

The city of Esna is home to a few of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples. Esna was one of the most prestigious cities in Ancient Egyptian civilization, during the Roman and Ptolemaic periods their influence can be strongly noted in the temples around in this area including the Temple of Esna, also known as Temple of Khnum.