Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Marsa Alam
Private Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Marsa Alam
Embark on a Day Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Marsa Alam and discover two of ancient Egypt’s greatest temples in an experience that brings the history of Upper Egypt to life.
Explore the towering pylons, grand halls, and sacred sanctuary of Edfu Temple, then continue to the unique double temple of Kom Ombo with its decorated halls and reliefs depicting religious rituals and ancient medical practices. Conclude your journey at the Crocodile Museum, home to mummified crocodiles linked to the worship of the god Sobek.
Tour Highlights
| Tour Inclusions | Tour Exclusions |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off service in Marsa Alam. All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle. Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites. Lunch at a local resturant. Bottled water during the tour. All taxes and service charges. | Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary. Tipping. |
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Marsa Alam Itinerary
A representative from Axa Tours will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam early in the morning in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your Day Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Marsa Alam.
Edfu Temple
Your tour begins at the Temple of Horus, one of ancient Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Built in 237 BC during the Ptolemaic period, it was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.
Explore its towering pylons, spacious courtyards, grand hypostyle hall, and inner sanctuary housing the sacred granite shrine, then admire the reliefs depicting the legendary battle between Horus and Seth.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor authentic Egyptian cuisine.
Kom Ombo Temple
Your next stop is Kom Ombo Temple, built on a hill overlooking the Nile River during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
The temple is renowned for its unique double design, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility and strength, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), the falcon-headed god of protection and kingship.
Explore its decorated halls, carved reliefs, and ancient inscriptions depicting medical instruments, surgical practices, and religious rituals from ancient Egypt.
Crocodile Museum
Conclude your tour with a visit to the Crocodile Museum, home to a collection of mummified crocodiles that reflect the worship of the god Sobek in the region.
Return
At the end of your Day Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Marsa Alam, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
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What Makes This Tour Unique?
- A private Day Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Marsa Alam with hotel pickup and drop-off.
- The opportunity to visit two of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable temples in a single day.
- The chance to explore Edfu Temple, one of ancient Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
- A visit to the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris (Horus the Elder).
- A visit to the Crocodile Museum, home to mummified crocodiles linked to Sobek worship.
Tour Prices
Private tour for 4 persons – (130$) Per person
Private tour for 3 persons – (140$) Per person
Private tour for 2 persons – (150$) Per Person
Private tour for 1 person – (280$) Per person
Children enjoy a 50% discount on standard adult pricing.
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