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Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour from Luxor is a private full-day trip planned for travelers who want to visit two important temple sites between Luxor and Aswan. This tour covers Edfu Temple of Horus and Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek and Horus with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.
Edfu Temple is located about 110 km / 68 miles south of Luxor, with an approximate driving time of 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes each way, depending on road conditions and pickup location. Kom Ombo Temple is located about 165 km / 103 miles south of Luxor, with an approximate driving time of 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes from Luxor. The distance between Edfu and Kom Ombo is around 65 km / 40 miles, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes between both sites.
This Edfu and Kom Ombo day trip is one of the important Luxor Tours for travelers who want to visit historical sites outside Luxor, the Ancient City.
It is suitable for visitors searching for Luxor Trips, Luxor Excursions, Luxor Day Tours, and Luxor Day Trips that include ancient temples, Nile River Valley monuments, religious scenes, and important sightseeing sites on the route between Luxor and Aswan.
During the tour, you will 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.
You will also 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.
These temples are part of the wider Nile River Valley attractions and are useful for travelers who want a private temple tour from Luxor with direct sightseeing, detailed reliefs, religious scenes, and historical context between Luxor and Aswan.
WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour from Luxor with clear organization and direct visits. The tour includes private transfers from Luxor, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.
From:
$100
Duration:
9 Hours
Schedule:
Daily
Group Size:
Private Group
Category:
Sightseeing Tour
Trip Type:
Tour
Location:
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Pickup:
Luxor
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Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour from Luxor.
Start the road journey from Luxor to Edfu Temple by private air-conditioned vehicle. Edfu Temple is located about 110 km / 68 miles south of Luxor, and the driving time is usually around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on road conditions and pickup location.
During the transfer, you will travel south of Luxor toward the Nile River Valley temple route between Luxor and Aswan. Your guide or representative will assist during the journey and explain the general program before arrival.
Visit Edfu Temple of Horus, located between Luxor and Aswan 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.
Lunch is served at local restaurant.
After lunch, continue from Edfu to Kom Ombo by private air-conditioned vehicle. The distance between Edfu and Kom Ombo is around 65 km / 40 miles, and the driving time is usually around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on road conditions.
Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, located on the Nile River north of Aswan. Kom Ombo Temple is known as a double temple because it was dedicated to two gods: 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. 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 Kom Ombo Temple, the twin entrances, twin courts, twin halls, and the religious meaning of the temple’s double design. The 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 Luxor and Aswan 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.
After completing your visit to Kom Ombo Temple, return to Luxor by private air-conditioned vehicle. Kom Ombo Temple is located about 165 km / 103 miles south of Luxor, and the return journey usually takes around 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on road conditions.
After completing your Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour from Luxor, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.
| Group Size | Price Details |
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1 Person
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$248 Per Person |
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2 Persons
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$150 Per Person |
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3 Persons
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$143 Per Person |
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4 Persons
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$135 Per Person |
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5 Persons
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$129 Per Person |
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6 Persons
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$122 Per Person |
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7 Persons
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$116 Per Person |
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8 Persons
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$110 Per Person |
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9 Persons
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$105 Per Person |
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10 Persons
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$100 Per Person |
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