From Luxor: Private Day Trip to Edfu and Kom Ombo
Overview
Edfu Temple, Aswan Governorate, the second largest temple in ancient Egypt, is one of the most famous monuments, especially in the city of Edfu, north of Aswan Governorate.
The Edfu Temple discovered the remains of colorful scenes and writings of priests written in the Demotic script, as well as traces of gold colors that were used to gild the reliefs of jewelry and royal insignia, as well as the bodies of the gods.
One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, Edfu's most important feature is the famous black granite statue of Horus in the shape of a falcon, wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. The Edfu temple includes a collection of inscriptions and drawings that record important information about the ancient Egyptian language, ancient Egyptian mythology, religious beliefs and worship practices.
Aswan governorate is home to a large number of temples that were built on the land of ancient Egypt and still contain secrets behind their walls and inscriptions. The Kom Ombo temple, located in the north of the governorate, is one of the most prominent temples due to its architectural and religious excellence.
Kom Ombo Temple was founded during the reign of Ptolemy VI, but the construction and inscriptions continued until the reign of King Ptolemy XIII and is one of the most important temples in Aswan and is an important tourist destination for all visitors.
Edfu Temple, Aswan Governorate, the second largest temple in ancient Egypt, is one of the most famous monuments, especially in the city of Edfu, north of Aswan Governorate.
The Edfu Temple discovered the remains of colorful scenes and writings of priests written in the Demotic script, as well as traces of gold colors that were used to gild the reliefs of jewelry and royal insignia, as well as the bodies of the gods.
One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, Edfu's most important feature is the famous black granite statue of Horus in the shape of a falcon, wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. The Edfu temple includes a collection of inscriptions and drawings that record important information about the ancient Egyptian language, ancient Egyptian mythology, religious beliefs and worship practices.
Aswan governorate is home to a large number of temples that were built on the land of ancient Egypt and still contain secrets behind their walls and inscriptions. The Kom Ombo temple, located in the north of the governorate, is one of the most prominent temples due to its architectural and religious excellence.
Kom Ombo Temple was founded during the reign of Ptolemy VI, but the construction and inscriptions continued until the reign of King Ptolemy XIII and is one of the most important temples in Aswan and is an important tourist destination for all visitors.
Inclusion
- Cairo Top Tours provides your transportation services from any hotel or residence in Luxor and back.
- All transportation to Edfu and Kom Ombo is provided by a professional driver in a luxury air-conditioned car.
- Tickets and entrance costs for the Edfu and Kom Ombo temples are included.
- Throughout the tour, a tour guide who speaks English will be with you.
- There are complimentary mineral drinks available in the car.
- Temples from Luxor include taxes and service fees.
- A tasty meal at a reputable neighborhood eatery in Luxor.
Exclusion
- Anything else that isn't covered in the Luxor to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples tour schedule.
- Prices also apply to our Egypt Easter excursions and Egypt Christmas and New Year's tours.
- Tipping is not included in the tour price.
Itinerary
In front of your Luxor hotel, we will take you up in a private, air-conditioned car. Then our professional driver will take you to :
Edfu Temple, which baffled scientists and explorers, and are still searching for its secrets. The latest discovery is that the texts in the temple indicate that some of its buildings were covered with layers of thick metal foils made of copper (gilded), of which only clusters of holes in the walls remain, which led to the scarcity of their documentation in archaeological records.
The discovery of an ink-painted demotic text that was completely hidden under the plankton, which talks about the priests entering the Holy of Holies, is a unique inscription as it is known that personal writings always appear in the outer perimeter of the temple or on the entrances and not in the main compartment or the Holy of Holies.
After that, you will be transferred to Kom Ombo Temple Kom Ombo contains many monuments in addition to this distinctive temple, including the area of the Chain Mountain, the Crocodile Museum, Al-Hosh area, Nagat Al-Hajar, Qorta, Rasras (Faris), Wadi Shatt Al-Rajal, and others.
The Kom Ombo Temple was constructed during Ptolemy VI. The Kom Ombo temple area is one of the most enjoyable archaeological areas to visit, where visitors can spend time between the beauty and splendour of the monuments represented in its famous temple and the adjacent Crocodile Museum, and the view of the Nile, which shines under the feet of this temple, coming from the south to irrigate Egypt, its land and its people with the freshest water. At the end of your tour, our driver will take you back to your accommodation.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $205 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $130 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $110 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $90 Per Person |
Start from : $90
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25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
The Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples in Egypt are renowned for their unique and well-preserved examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture. The Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, features a towering entrance pylon, intricately carved hypostyle hall, and a sanctuary housing a cult statue of Horus. The Kom Ombo Temple, a double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, is divided into two symmetrical sections with their own entrances, halls, and sanctuaries. The temple also houses a museum showcasing artifacts.
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The sanctuary was a very special part of the temple. It had important things inside like special boats that were used in parades, and a special place for a wooden statue of a falcon, which was the god's sacred image.
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