Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Trip from Luxor

Tour Information

Highlights

Spend a whole day trip in Kom Ombo, the Egyptian town famous for Temple of Kom Ombo; a double temple built on the River Nile during the Ptolemic dynasty for two sets of gods. Spend the rest of the tour in Edfu Temple (also Horus Temple) located on the west bank of the Nile. Feel the greatness at the main entrance showing the first pylon of the temple which was built as a dedication to god Horus.

Itinerary

Tour Egypt Travel representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to enjoy a tour to Edfu. Upon arrival in Edfu, you will be transferred to visit the Egyptian best preserved cult temple dedicated to Horus. The Egyptian myth says that it is where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of Osiris, his father by killing Seth. Then our Egyptologist guide will let you know about the Temple of Kom Ombo overlooking the Nile with double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and “Sobek " with his crocodile head. Temple of Kom Ombo was established on the honor of two deities Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or Horus. Kom Ombo has huge sugar-cane crops. Then transfer back to your hotel in Luxor and overnight.

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change.