Day Tour visit Edfu Kom Ombo temples from Luxor
- 8 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
Highlights
EDFU TEMPLE ENTRY TICKETS: Embrace the Majesty of Ancient Egypt Experience the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization with Edfu Temple entry tickets. This ticket grants you access to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, honoring the god Horus. Enter the awe-inspiring Edfu Temple and witness the harmonious fusion of myth and architecture. Marvel at the colossal sandstone structures, adorned with intricate carvings and hieroglyphs, conveying stories rooted in ancient legends. Feel the spiritual ambiance as you explore the vast courtyards, sanctuaries, and chapels of this temple dedicated to the falcon-headed deity. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the historical legacy of Edfu Temple. Secure your entry ticket now and embark on a remarkable journey of discovery.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entry fees
- Tour Guide
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Tipping
Itinerary
pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Edfu around 50 minutes drive south of Luxor. arrival in Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu, Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC, but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later.
Kom Ombo around 45 minutes drive from Eduf Arrival Kom Ombo transfer to see the Kom Ombo Temple, The site gets its name from Arabic kum ‘mound’, a term found in the names of many archaeological sites, and ‘Ombo’, which ultimately derives from ancient Egyptian Nubt, interpreted as meaning ‘the golden (city).’ The city’s temple is dedicated to two deities: the crocodile god Sobek, and the falcon god Har wer (Horus the Elder). Although an earlier temple once stood here already during the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1069 BC), the present structure was built during the Graeco-Roman Period (332 BC–395 AD), with the earliest attested royal name in it being Ptolemy VI Philometor’s (180–145 BC). Most of the decoration was completed by Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (80–51 BC). Then transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- KEMO TOURS OPERATED BY EMO TOURS Swiss GmbH
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Edfu
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 28 experiences we list in Edfu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Edfu
Edfu is a Nile town in southern Egypt, home to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the country.
Edfu lies on the west bank of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, among sugar-cane fields and date palms. The Temple of Horus, begun in 237 BC under Ptolemy III and completed almost two centuries later, is among the best-preserved temples in Egypt. A massive pylon carved with giant figures leads into a courtyard and halls still roofed in stone, with the sanctuary of the falcon god at the back.
Top-ranked sights in Edfu: El-Kab, Gebel el-Silsila.
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