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Full Day Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor tour

Book your Edfu & Kom Ombo tour from Luxor. Discover ancient Horus and Sobek temples with expert guides. Secure your 2026 Nile adventure now!

Duration

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Tour Category

Private Tour

Max travelers

10 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Step off the beaten path and into the heart of ancient Nile mythology with our private Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples day tour. Have you ever wanted to walk through the most perfectly intact temple portal of the ancient world, or stand inside a bizarre dual sanctuary shared equally by a falcon protector and a fierce crocodile deity? Strategically bridging the desert landscape between Luxor and Aswan, this curated overland transit reveals the rich magic, complex medical history, and dramatic local legends of the Ptolemaic pharaohs. Your adventure begins at the majestic Temple of Edfu, where towering granite statues of Horus guard massive hypostyle halls that still block out the blazing Egyptian sun. From there, trace the scenic riverbanks to the unique cliffside Temple of Kom Ombo. Standing high above a scenic bend in the Nile, this perfectly symmetrical double temple splits its allegiance down the center between Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. Complete your journey by viewing ancient mummified reptiles inside the adjacent Crocodile Museum. With seamless private transport and your own expert Egyptologist, this excursion transforms a simple transit day into an epic voyage through time.

Highlights

  • - Explore the magnificent Temple of Edfu, Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple
  • - Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus
  • - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant along the Nile

Included / Excluded

Included

  • - Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return.
  • - All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • - Expert tour guide.
  • - Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
  • - All service charges & taxes.

Excluded

  • - Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • - Tipping.

Itinerary

    Prices & Accommodation

    Tour Prices

    Base Accommodation (Standard)

    Standard

    $160

    Per Person in Double Room

    Imported base package. Calendar dates without overrides use this price.

    Tour categories

    Day Tours and ExcursionsEgyptPrivate TourLuxor

    Frequently asked questions

    Where does this tour start and finish?

    This tour offers ultimate flexibility and can be booked in three ways: starting in Luxor and ending in Aswan, starting in Aswan and ending in Luxor, or as a round-trip excursion from either city. It serves as the absolute best way to turn a standard 4-hour transit day between Luxor and Aswan into an unforgettable, action-packed sightseeing road trip.

    How long does the entire overland tour take?

    The complete tour takes approximately 7 to 9 hours total, including driving time. The transit from Luxor to Edfu takes about 2 hours; from Edfu to Kom Ombo is roughly 1.5 hours; and the final leg from Kom Ombo to Aswan is about 1 hour. You will enjoy 1.5 to 2 hours of dedicated exploration time at each temple site alongside your private guide.

    Are there unique highlights at Kom Ombo that shouldn't be missed?

    Beyond its rare dual design, Kom Ombo contains two world-famous reliefs. Your Egyptologist will show you the ancient carving believed to be one of the world's oldest depictions of surgical instruments (including scalpels, forceps, and bone saws), alongside a historic pharaonic calendar. The tour also includes entry to the Crocodile Museum, which houses an incredible collection of mummified crocodiles and ancient votive statues.

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