Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan

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Tour Overview

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan is a private full-day trip planned for travelers who want to visit two important temple sites between Aswan and Luxor. This tour covers Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus and Edfu Temple of Horus with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

Kom Ombo Temple is located about 45 km / 28 miles north of Aswan, with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on road conditions and pickup location. 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 Kom Ombo and Edfu day trip from Aswan is one of the important Aswan Tours for travelers who want to visit ancient Egyptian temples outside Aswan, the Nubian City.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Aswan Trips, Aswan Excursions, Aswan Day Tours, and Aswan Day Trips that include Nile River Valley monuments, religious scenes, temple architecture, and important sightseeing sites on the route between Aswan and Luxor.

During the tour, you will visit Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus, a double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. 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 has a symmetrical double design with 2 entrances, 2 courts, 2 hypostyle halls, and 2 sanctuaries for the two gods.

You will also visit Edfu Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple was built mainly during the Ptolemaic period, between 237 BC and 57 BC, and was dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion. Edfu Temple is about 137 meters / 449 feet long and includes a large pylon, courts, hypostyle halls, chapels, relief scenes, and sanctuary areas.

These temples are part of the wider Nile River Valley attractions and are useful for travelers who want a private temple tour from Aswan with direct sightseeing, detailed reliefs, religious scenes, and historical context between Aswan and Luxor.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan with clear organization and direct visits. The tour includes private transfers from Aswan, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

Tour Summary

  • From: $100
  • Duration: 9 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Kom Ombo & Edfu
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pickup: Aswan

Tour Attractions

Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek

Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek

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Edfu Temple of Horus

Edfu Temple of Horus

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan.

2 Transfer from Aswan to Kom Ombo Temple

Start the road journey from Aswan to Kom Ombo Temple by private air-conditioned vehicle. The distance from Aswan to Kom Ombo is about 45 km / 28 miles, and the driving time is usually around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on road conditions and pickup location.

During the transfer, you will travel north of Aswan toward the Nile River Valley temple route between Aswan and Luxor. Your guide or representative will assist during the road and explain the general program before arrival.

3 Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus

Start your sightseeing with Kom Ombo Temple, located on the Nile River north of Aswan. Kom Ombo Temple was built mainly during the Ptolemaic period, especially from the 2nd century BC, with later additions during the Roman period.

The temple is known as a double temple because it was dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its double design makes it different from many other ancient Egyptian temples because each side of the temple was planned for a separate god and religious function.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the layout of the temple, the twin entrances, twin courts, twin halls, and the religious meaning of the temple’s double design. Kom Ombo Temple has a symmetrical double plan with 2 entrances, 2 courts, 2 hypostyle halls, and 2 sanctuaries dedicated to Sobek and Horus.

You will also learn about the medical instruments reliefs, temple calendar scenes, and the importance of Kom Ombo as a religious site in the Nile River Valley. The medical reliefs are among the most interesting scenes in the temple and show how religion, healing, temple rituals, and daily needs were connected in ancient Egypt.

Kom Ombo Temple is one of the main temple stops between Aswan and Luxor and is often included in Nile Cruise programs. Its Nile-side location, double sanctuary, carved reliefs, and connection with Sobek and Horus make it an important stop for travelers interested in temple architecture and ancient Egyptian religion.

4 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

5 Transfer from Kom Ombo to Edfu Temple

After lunch, continue from Kom Ombo to Edfu by private air-conditioned vehicle. The distance between Kom Ombo and Edfu is around 65 km / 40 miles, and the driving time is usually around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on road conditions.

6 Edfu Temple of Horus

Continue to Edfu Temple of Horus, located between Aswan and Luxor and considered one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. The temple was dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion, usually represented as a falcon or as a man with a falcon head.

The temple was built mainly during the Ptolemaic period, between 237 BC and 57 BC, on the site of an older sacred place connected with Horus worship. Its preserved structure gives one of the clearest examples of late ancient Egyptian temple design, decoration, and religious planning.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of Edfu Temple, the role of Horus, and the religious importance of the site. Edfu Temple is about 137 meters / 449 feet long and includes massive pylons, open courts, columns, chapels, carved walls, ritual rooms, and detailed inscriptions.

You will see relief scenes connected with Horus, temple rituals, offerings, religious ceremonies, and the conflict between Horus and Seth. This myth was one of the important religious stories in ancient Egypt and was connected with kingship, protection, order, and victory over chaos.

Edfu Temple is an important stop for travelers interested in temple architecture, ancient Egyptian mythology, and Nile River Valley sightseeing. Its preserved walls, inscriptions, sanctuary, and ceremonial spaces make it one of the most useful temple visits for understanding Ptolemaic-period religious architecture in Egypt.

7 Return Transfer to Aswan

After completing your visit to Edfu Temple, return to Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle. The distance from Edfu to Aswan is about 110 km / 68 miles, and the return road usually takes around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on road conditions.

8 Drop-off

After completing your Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers from Aswan to Kom Ombo and Edfu
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus
  • Visit to Edfu Temple of Horus
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes

Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks Not Mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Tipping

Tour Notes

  • This itinerary can be customized. You can adjust the order of visits between Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple according to your pickup location, route, and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
  • 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.
  • This tour starts from Aswan and includes private transfers outside the city to visit Kom Ombo and Edfu in one day.
  • Please inform us in advance if you would like an early morning pickup for more comfortable timing during the day.
  • This tour can be organized for individuals, couples, families, private groups, and travelers arriving from Nile Cruises.
  • You can combine this trip with other Nile River Valley temple tours such as Dendera Temple and Abydos Temple.
  • You can also combine this trip with Aswan sightseeing sites such as Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.
  • You can also add cultural and Nile visits in Aswan such as the Nubian Village, Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, and the Botanical Garden.
  • If you want to understand the city before planning more visits, you can also check our guide to Aswan, the Nubian City.
  • If you are planning a longer Egypt program, you can also check our Egypt Tour Packages and Egypt Travel Packages.

Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$248 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$150 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$143 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$135 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$129 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$122 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$115 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$110 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$105 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$100 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.

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In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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The Aswan city tour focuses on the three main monuments: Philae Temple reached by private motorboat, the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, and the Aswan High Dam. The full-day program extends this to include the Nubian Museum, a felucca ride to a Nubian Village, and optionally Elephantine Island and Kalabsha Temple. Lunch is included on full-day tours. Choose based on the sites you want to cover and the time available.

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