Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor
Enjoy a full-day tour from Luxor to Edfu and Kom Ombo. Explore the most intact temple of Horus at Edfu, and the magnificent temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo. Both of them were built during the Greco-Roman Period.
The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris). It's considered one of the most important of Luxor attractions.
Kom Ombo temple is considered to be highly special and one of a kind as it's a double design temple and divided into two identical sectors dedicated to the worship of two deities in the southern half is the worship house of the crocodile deity Sobek, patron of fertility and accompanied by Hathor and Khonsu, Luxor Day Tours offer you an opportunity to learn more information about the Kom Ombo Temple.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Your tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel to lead you to discover two of the most important luxor attractions that you will see on your Luxor day trip:
The city of Edfu is midway between Luxor and Aswan. It is about 110 K.M from each city. It is famous for the Greek temple of the falcon-headed god Horus.
Edfu was known as (Behdit) “where the god was exalted,” in Ancient Egypt. Its temple is one of the most intact temples in Egypt. It began in 237 BC and finished after 180 years. It was dedicated to the God Horus (Apollo) and his festival “the Beautiful Union”.
You will approach the temple by the Mamisi or the birth house.
There are some amazing scenes as the first pylon and in the inner rooms, such as the festival scene, the foundation scene, and the famous scene of the battle of Horus and Seth.Kom Ombo Temple:
Kom Ombo, or (the hill of gold), is famous for its temple and the sugar factory.
The temple is smaller than Edfu, and was built as well in the time of the Greeks and Romans. It was dedicated to Horus and Sobek; that’s why the temple looks like two temples united in one, with two sanctuaries.
It was very famous as a sanatorium, so there are seven medical clinics in the back of the temple. The 1st part of the temple is cut off by Muhammad Ali to construct the sugar cane factory.
Among the beautiful scenes in the temple is the most exciting scene of the surgical tools. A nilometer to measure the level of the flood is to the left of the temple. A crocodile museum was recently built in the vicinity of the temple with some crocodile mummies.
Tour included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
- All transfers.
- Police permits.
Tour excluded
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Drinks.
- Personal expenses.
Notes
- Children from 1-5 years are free of charge.
- Children between 6-11 years get a 50% discount on the price.
- All prices are in US Dollars, but Egyptian Pound, English Pound & Euros are accepted.
Prices Per Person
| Person | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | USD 200 |
| 2 - 3 Person | USD 100 |
| 4 - 7 Person | USD 70 |
| 8 - 15 Person | USD 65 |