Aswan to Luxor Tour With Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Journey from Aswan to Luxor, exploring the magnificent temples that dot the banks of the Nile. This full-day tour begins with a pickup in Aswan, leading to Kom Ombo, the unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, showcasing rare insights into ancient Egyptian life and medicine. Afterward, delve into the Crocodile Museum before continuing to Edfu. There, discover the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, a monumental testament to Ptolemaic architecture and the main cult center for the falcon god. This comprehensive excursion offers a deep dive into ancient Egyptian history and mythology, culminating in a comfortable transfer and drop-off in Luxor.

What's Included

Qualified licensed driver
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Private Egyptologist tour guide
Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan to Luxor
Assistance with luggage
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will warmly welcome you at your hotel or destination, holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Aswan

    Prepare for a journey through ancient Egypt, beginning with a convenient pickup in Aswan.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Temple of Kom Ombo

    Your adventure commences with a scenic one-hour drive to Kom Ombo, home to the extraordinary Dual Temple of Sobek and Horus. Perched majestically by the Nile, this unique Greco-Roman temple offers breathtaking river views and boasts incredibly rare inscriptions. Marvel at the intricate "festival list," a detailed "list of surgical instruments" – a testament to ancient medical knowledge – and the ancient "Nileometer," used to measure the vital floods.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Temple of Horus

    After a refreshment break, including a chance for a coffee and use of facilities, the journey continues for approximately an hour and a half to the city of Edfu. Here, you'll embark on a captivating guided tour of the Temple of Horus, the second-largest and arguably the best-preserved temple in all of Egypt. This magnificent structure, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, dates back to the Greek era, with construction spanning nearly 180 years from 237 BC to 57 BC under the Ptolemies. Its remarkable state of preservation offers an unparalleled glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious practices and architectural prowess. Discovered in modern history by a French expedition, its intact condition makes it truly spectacular.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Luxor

    Finally, relax on a comfortable two-hour drive back to Luxor, where you'll be dropped off, concluding your immersive historical excursion.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Wow Travel Egypt

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