- Temple of Horus - Full-day tour in Luxor starts at 7:00am. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer you by a/c private vehicle to Edfu, which is around a 50-minute drive south of Luxor. Upon arrival in Edfu visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that is dedicated to Horus.
You will have a box lunch included. After lunch continue your day tour to Kom Ombo, which is around a 45-minute drive from Eduf. Arrive at Kom Ombo and then transfer to see the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and “ Sobek “ with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built for the honor of two deities: the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.
Around 4:00pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor. Your private, knowledgeable guide will accompany you on the whole tour.
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your Luxor location.
- Savor lunch at a traditional local restaurant.
- Explore with a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Stay hydrated with supplied bottled water.
- Gratuities.
- All Fees and Taxes
Experience two magnificent temples just a short distance from Luxor on an exclusive, day-long trip to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Journey in the luxury of a temperature-controlled vehicle to Edfu Temple, a treasure hidden and conserved for ages under desert sand. Further, proceed to the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo, a tribute to the deities Horus and Sobek. Opting for a private tour gives you the liberty to discover at your leisure, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will unfold the tales of these historical landmarks.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
