Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Temple of Kom Ombo

  The Temple of Kom Ombo is an ancient Egyptian temple located in the town of Kom Ombo near Aswan. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, between 180–47 BC, with some additions later made during the Roman period. The architecture of the temple is unique because of its 'double' design, with two courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms dedicated to two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and accompanied by Hathor and Khonsu, while the northern part was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris and Tasenetnofret and Panebtawy. The temple is also atypical because it is perfectly symmetrical along its main axis. The texts and reliefs in the temple refer to cultic liturgies which were similar to those from that time period, and the temple held a specific theology that combined the universalist theme and the local theme . The temple was initially built in the New Kingdom, but it gained more importance during the Ptolemaic Kingdom.

  3 hours • Admission ticket not included
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  Temple of Horus

  The Temple of Horus is an ancient Egyptian temple from the Ptolemaic period located in Edfu, Upper Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the god Horus, who was worshipped at this temple from the 3rd century BC until the 1st century AD. It is one of the largest and best preserved temples in Egypt, consisting of a great pylon, a large court, a hypostyle hall, and an inner sanctuary. The temple was built during the reign of the Ptolemaic pharaohs, who sought to unify themselves with the gods of Egypt in order to gain legitimacy. The present temple dates from the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes, and was completed in 57 BC. Throughout its long history, the temple has served many purposes, including as a place of worship, a granary, and a fortress. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Egypt, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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