Embark on a private day trip from Aswan to explore the majestic Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Visit the unique double entrance temple of Kom Ombo and the best-preserved cult temple of Horus in Edfu. Lunch box included!
- Temple of Kom Ombo - At 7:00 am Emo Tours expert Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour to 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 in 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.
- Temple of Horus - Then transferred to Edfu by road to visit the majestic temple 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 revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. At the end of the Tour Transfer to your hotel in either Aswan on Luxor as Per Customer Request.
- Entry Fees
- Tour Guide
- Pick up and return service from your Aswan hotel
- Bottled water
- Tipping
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Lunch ( Optional)
At the break of dawn i.e., 7:00 am, the tour guide will collect you from your Aswan hotel for a fascinating day trip to the unique Temple of Kom Ombo. Perched high on the riverbank overlooking the Nile, this temple is distinguished by its two entrances, each dedicated to a deity - ‘Haroeris’ with his head of a falicon and ‘ Sobek ‘ with his crocodile visage. The Temple of Kom Ombo is a tribute to these two gods - Sobek, the crocodile-god who governs fertility and is said to have crafted the world, and Haroeris or the ancient Horus with a falcon’s head. A packed lunch is included in the tour.
Subsequently, you’ll be taken by road to Edfu to explore the magnificent temple consecrated to Horus, touted by many as the best-preserved religious temple in Egypt. Mythical tales of Egypt claim it to be the venue where Horus, the god with a falcon’s head, avenged his father Osiris’s murder by eliminating Seth. Following the tour’s completion, you’ll be transported to your hotel in either Aswan or Luxor depending on your preference.
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- Entry fees includes basic area only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
