Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Day from Marsa Alam

* Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam early morning by a private air-conditioned modern van to Edfu, that takes almost 3 hours driving .

Edfu temple visit

* Upon arrival in Edfu 360 proceed to visit the majestic temple which was dedicated to god Horus which is considered the most preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth on the walls of the temple you can all the story depicted clearly.

Kom Ombo temple visit

* Then Lunch will be served at local restaurant, and later transfer to see to the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. the designee of the temple is different than any 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 360 was built on 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.

* By the end of the visit, you will be escorted by your guide back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

FAQs

What is the distance between Marsa Alam and Edfu ?

the distance between Marsa Alam and Edfu is 225 km, it takes almost 3 hours driving.

What is the distance between Edfu and Kom Ombo?

the distance between Edfu and Kom Ombo is around 60 km, it takes almost 1-hour driving.

What else could be done in Edfu city?

In Edfu you can see more about the Egyptian traditions and real lifestyle, and you can visit the local markets there, also you can have nice experience of riding horse carriage which is the main transportation there and have a city tour using it.