1-Day Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple Tour from Luxor with Private Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the majestic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus
• 02 Explore one of Egypt's best-preserved cult temples
• 03 See the Temple of Kom Ombo overlooking the Nile
• 04 Discover Kom Ombo's unique double entrances for Haroeris and Sobek

Take this incredible full-day tour from Luxor to visit two of Upper Egypt's most remarkable temples. Explore the majestic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered by many experts to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, then continue to the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely set on higher ground overlooking the Nile. With private transport and a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, this journey offers a fascinating look into ancient Egyptian mythology, architecture, and history.

According to Egyptian mythology, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus avenged the murder of his father, Osiris, by killing Seth.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor

Languages English, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor

• Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Edfu, where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, which most experts consider to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to Egyptian mythology, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus avenged the murder of his father, Osiris, by killing Seth. A box lunch is included.
• Then continue your day tour to Kom Ombo to see the Temple of Kom Ombo, standing on higher ground overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrances, each one dedicated to a certain god:

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up services from your hotel and return
• Private Egyptologist guide speaking all languages
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Lunch will be served in a local restaurant
• Bottled water during your trip
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.