Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

9-Hour Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tour from Aswan

9 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Kom Ombo Temple with its unique dual entrance for Sobek and Haroeris
02 Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt's finest temples of worship
03 Learn the legends of Horus, Seth, and Osiris at one of ancient Egypt's sacred sites
04 Travel from Aswan with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Aswan or Luxor

Embark on a 9-hour tour from Aswan to explore two of Upper Egypt's remarkable temples. Visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely designed with a dual entrance dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, and continue to Edfu to discover the magnificent Temple of Horus, often regarded as one of Egypt's finest temples of worship. Along the way, learn the history and legends connected to these sacred sites while enjoying snacks during the journey. The tour ends with a transfer to your hotel in Aswan or Luxor, according to your preference.

Kom Ombo Temple was constructed to honour these two gods: Sobek, the god of fertility depicted as a crocodile, and Haroeris, the ancient falcon-headed god considered the creator of the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple Discovery

At 7:00 am, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan for a one-day tour to Kom Ombo Temple, situated on high ground overlooking the Nile. This temple stands out from others because of its dual entrance, with each side dedicated to a different deity: Haroeris, with a falcon head, and Sobek, with a crocodile head. Kom Ombo Temple was constructed to honour these two gods: Sobek, the god of fertility depicted as a crocodile, and Haroeris, the ancient falcon-headed god considered the creator of the world.
Enjoy lunch during the tour with a box lunch included.
After that, proceed to Edfu, where Haroeris was believed to have travelled by land to visit the magnificent temple dedicated to Horus. This temple is often regarded as the finest temple of worship in Egypt. According to Egyptian legends, it is the place where Horus, represented by the falcon, confronted Seth, who had killed his father, Osiris.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in either Aswan or Luxor, depending on your preference.