Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Day Tour from Luxor

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Day Tour from Luxor Itinerary

Your guide from Axa Tours will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise to begin your Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Day Tour from Luxor by boarding a Nile boat in Luxor.

Edfu Temple

Your first stop is Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved and most complete ancient Egyptian temples. The temple was built for Horus, the protector of kingship and the son of the gods Isis and Osiris, on the site of an older temple during the reign of Ptolemy III.

Admire the massive entrances, giant stone columns, intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions, and majestic courtyards that reflect the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization, and learn about the fascinating conflict between Horus and Seth.

Kom Ombo Temple

Continue your tour with a visit to Kom Ombo Temple, located on the banks of the Nile River. Dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.

The temple is renowned for its unique double design dedicated to the gods Sobek, the crocodile god of strength, fertility, and the creator of the world, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), the god of protection and kingship.

Explore its beautifully decorated halls, intricate stone carvings, 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 mummified crocodiles that were considered sacred in ancient Egypt, reflecting the worship of Sobek in the region.

Lunch Break

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Return

At the end of your Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Day Tour from Luxor, you will be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor in the evening.

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