Why choose this Luxor tour ?
Private Excursion to the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo from Luxor
Delve into Egypt’s ancient history on this private excursion to the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor. This guided tour is designed to provide an immersive experience of these historical wonders. Begin your journey at the Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus, who is depicted as a falcon. Continue your exploration to the Kom Ombo Temple, built in the honour of the gods Sobek and Horus. What sets Kom Ombo apart is its unique dual dedication, which is a rarity amongst Egyptian temples. Allow an expert Egyptologist guide to unveil the stories and mysteries of these ancient temples. The private tour ensures a personal and memorable tour experience. Included in the tour are hassle-free roundtrip transfers from your Luxor hotel and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Note : During your booking we need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
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What makes Private trip to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor a unique experience ?
At 7:00 am guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Edfu around 50 minutes drive south of Luxor.
Then around 16:30 pm transfer back to your hotel in Luxor . Private knowledgeable guide will accompany you the whole Tour until returning back to Luxor.
arrival in Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best 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. Lunch box included.
El Kab consists of prehistoric and ancient Egyptian settlements, rock-cut tombs of the early Eighteenth Dynasty (1550–1295 BC), remains of temples dating from the Early Dynastic period (3100–2686 BC) to the Ptolemaic Kingdom (332–30 BC), as well as part of the walls of a Coptic monastery. This site was first scientifically excavated by James Quibell at the end of the nineteenth century, but other archaeologists have spent time at this site include Frederick William Green, Archibald Henry Sayce, Joseph John Tylor, and Somers Clarke. However, Belgian archaeologists took over the project in 1937, and it has remained in their hands since then. Much of the research done at this site took place within the town enclosure of El-Kab. However, since the 1980s the work has shifted more to the north and north east of the town
Then Continue Your day tour to Kom Ombo around 45 minutes drive from Eduf Arrival Kom Ombo 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 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. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note : During your booking we need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- Entry fees includes basic area only
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private trip to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Tour guide
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Private tour
- Bottle Water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Personal Items
- Lunch (Optional)
- Tipping
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt Tours Online.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 1 Stars based on 9 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Dress code is smart casual
• TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, “Baksheesh” or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance.
