Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu Overnight Tour is a private 2-day tour planned for travelers who want to visit the main Aswan sightseeing sites, then continue north of Aswan to Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. This tour covers Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, a sunset felucca ride on the Nile, Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus, and Edfu Temple of Horus with private air-conditioned transfers, private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, meals as mentioned, accommodation for 1 night at a Nile-view hotel, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off included.
Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam are located within the sightseeing area of Aswan, the Nubian City, with short driving distances between the sites. Kom Ombo Temple is located about 45 km / 28 miles north of Aswan, with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes to 1 hour. Edfu Temple is located about 110 km / 68 miles north of Aswan, with an approximate driving time of 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes from Aswan. The distance between Kom Ombo and Edfu is around 65 km / 40 miles, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes between both sites.
This Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu Overnight Tour is one of the complete Aswan Tours for travelers who want to combine Aswan sightseeing with important Nile River Valley temple sites on the route between Aswan and Luxor.
It is suitable for visitors searching for Aswan Trips, Aswan Excursions, Aswan Day Tours, Aswan Day Trips, Aswan Overnight Tour, Kom Ombo and Edfu Tour from Aswan, Aswan Sightseeing Tour, and private Nile River Valley tours from Aswan.
During Day 1, you will visit Philae Temple, one of the main temples in Aswan. The temple was dedicated mainly to Isis and dates mostly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, especially from the 4th century BC to the Roman period. The temple was relocated to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 during the Nubian monuments rescue project after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
You will also visit the Unfinished Obelisk, one of the most important ancient granite quarry sites in Egypt. The obelisk is usually connected with Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty, around the 15th century BC, and would have measured about 42 meters / 138 feet long and weighed around 1,200 tons if completed.
The tour also includes the Aswan High Dam, one of the major modern projects in Egypt. The dam was built between 1960 and 1970 and played an important role in controlling Nile floods, generating hydroelectric power, and creating Lake Nasser. The dam is about 3,830 meters / 12,565 feet long, and Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan.
You will also enjoy a sunset felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan. A felucca is a traditional sailing boat used on the Nile, and this ride gives you time to see the river, islands, riverbanks, local boats, and sunset views in Aswan after completing the main sightseeing visits. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and was central to ancient Egyptian agriculture, transport, trade, and daily life.
During Day 2, you will travel from Aswan to Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek. Kom Ombo Temple is located about 45 km / 28 miles north of Aswan, and the driving time is usually around 45 minutes to 1 hour. The temple was built mainly during the Ptolemaic period, especially from the 2nd century BC, with later additions during the Roman period.
Kom Ombo Temple is a double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its symmetrical double design includes 2 entrances, 2 courts, 2 hypostyle halls, and 2 sanctuaries, giving clear context about temple planning, dual worship, medical reliefs, calendar scenes, and religious life on the Nile River Valley route.
You will then continue from Kom Ombo to Edfu Temple of Horus. The distance between Kom Ombo and Edfu is around 65 km / 40 miles, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Edfu Temple is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and was built mainly during the Ptolemaic period, between 237 BC and 57 BC.
Edfu Temple was dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion. The temple is about 137 meters / 449 feet long and includes a massive pylon, open court, hypostyle halls, chapels, sanctuary, carved walls, ritual rooms, and detailed inscriptions connected with Horus, offerings, temple rituals, religious ceremonies, and the mythological conflict between Horus and Seth.
These sites are part of the wider Aswan Attractions and Nile River Valley attractions. They are useful for travelers who want a private 2-day program with ancient temples, granite quarrying, modern Nile engineering, traditional Nile sailing, and important temple sites between Aswan and Luxor.
WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu Overnight Tour with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers in Aswan, private transfers to Kom Ombo and Edfu, return transfer to Aswan or drop-off at the agreed final location, a private Egyptologist guide, accommodation for 1 night at a Nile-view hotel, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, meals as mentioned, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.
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Meals:
Lunch & Dinner
Overnight:
Nile-view hotel in Aswan
Trip Type Tour
Duration 6 Hours
Group Size Private Group
Schedule Daily
