Kom Ombo, Edfu Temples Day Tour

Located in Upper Egypt Kom Ombo is an isolated village almost 45km to the north of Aswan well known for the temple of Kom Ombo whose fascinating fact is that it faces the Niles and is erected on the mountain. For anyone seeking more than the offerings of richer cities, it evokes a sense of Upper Egyptian culture.

The tour of Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, our Egypt day tours include, is in the form of a pleasant cruise along the banks of the Nile to visit two ancient temples of great importance. Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus the Falcon god, and Kom Ombo Temple which is dedicated to Sobeck and Horus, emphasize ancient Egypt’s religion and architecture. This is truly a rewarding experience, something that any traveler who wants to appreciate the beauty of the history of Egypt must do!

Take off from Luxor and go about Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples to explore the rich historical resources that Egypt has to offer. The two fantastic temples situated along the bank of the Nile open into solving the intriguing history of this region of interest.

In addition, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is considered by many to be the finest preserved ancient temple of the falcon god Horus, will be well appreciated for its exquisite reliefs and the various functions of the sacred Koras temple.

You will also visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is associated with both the warring god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. Take a look at the interesting bi-level architecture of the temple and its beautiful setting by the river.

A day excursion from Luxor to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples is an opportunity to visit two extremely well-preserved antiquities along the River Nile. This trip usually starts with an early hotel pick-up in Luxor and a scenic drive to Edfu town.