Private Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Day Tour from Aswan

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. Begin your journey with pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise, airport, or any location in Aswan. Accompanied by your expert Egyptologist guide, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to explore the magnificent temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, two of Upper Egypt's best-preserved ancient landmarks.

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2. Arrive at the spectacular Kom Ombo Temple, perched on high ground overlooking the Nile. This unique Ptolemaic temple is dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder)—and is renowned for its rare symmetrical design. Explore the beautifully preserved reliefs and, if time permits, visit the nearby Crocodile Museum, home to mummified crocodiles discovered in the area. After your visit, continue with a scenic drive of approximately 2 hours to Edfu Temple.

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3. Continue your journey to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god of kingship and protection, the temple is closely associated with the legendary battle in which Horus avenged the murder of his father, Osiris, by defeating his uncle Seth. Built during the Ptolemaic period (332–30 BC), Edfu Temple is among the few Egyptian temples completed almost entirely according to its original design. Its towering entrance, impressive columns, and beautifully preserved inscriptions provide an extraordinary glimpse into the architecture, rituals, and religious traditions of ancient Egypt. After your guided visit, relax in the comfort of your private air-conditioned vehicle as you are transferred to your hotel, Nile cruise, airport, or preferred drop-off location in Luxor or Aswan, according to your travel itinerary.

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Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Bewertungen

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How it compares in Aswan

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 1751 experiences we list in Aswan.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 216 of 1751.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Aswan

Assuan ist Ägyptens ruhige Stadt im Süden am Nil, wo Feluken zwischen Granitinseln, nubischen Dörfern und palmengesäumten Ufern gleiten.

Der Nil ist hier am schönsten, durchbrochen von Granitblöcken und grünen Inseln. Auf der Insel Elephantine liegen Ruinen antiker Tempel und bunte nubische Dörfer, die Kitchener-Insel ist von einem botanischen Garten bedeckt, und am Westufer sind die Gräber der Adligen in die Klippen von Qubbet el-Hawa gehauen, während das kuppelgekrönte Mausoleum des Aga Khan weiter südlich auf einem Wüstenhügel steht.

Top-ranked sights in Aswan: Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), Aswan High Dam.

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