Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Day Trip from Aswan

Duration: 8–9 hours
Style: Private Tour
From, per person: $140

Two of Egypt's best-preserved temples stand on the road north of Aswan, and this private day trip visits both in comfort. The drive follows the Nile through farmland and sugar cane fields, and you can return to Aswan or finish in Luxor.

The first stop is Kom Ombo, a double temple on a bend of the river. One half is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and the other to the falcon-headed god Horus, so everything inside is doubled, from the sanctuaries to the doorways. Next to it a small museum displays mummified crocodiles.

Then the road continues to Edfu, where the Temple of Horus ranks as one of the most complete ancient temples anywhere in Egypt. It was built under the Ptolemies, and its walls, pylon and courtyard are almost complete, so you can see how a temple really worked.

The tour suits travelers who want two big temples in one day without a Nile cruise, and anyone moving on to Luxor who would like to make the transfer part of the sightseeing.

Your itinerary

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Kom Ombo Temple, the crocodile museum and the Temple of Horus at Edfu

Your driver and Egyptologist guide collect you from your Aswan hotel in the morning and drive north along the Nile, about an hour to Kom Ombo.

At Kom Ombo your guide walks you through the twin sanctuaries of Sobek and Horus and the carved reliefs, and shows you the Nilometer and the crocodile museum next door. Allow about an hour and a half.

Continue to Edfu, roughly another hour and a half on the road, where you have lunch at a local restaurant before the visit. The Temple of Horus is one of the most complete temples in Egypt: your guide takes you through the great pylon, the open court and the dark inner halls, and explains the festival scenes carved on the walls.

After the visit you are driven back to Aswan, or on to your hotel in Luxor if you have asked for that option.
Lunch

Included

Pick-up at your Aswan hotel, with drop-off in Aswan or Luxor
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Private Egyptologist guide in your language
Entrance fees to Kom Ombo, the crocodile museum and Edfu
Lunch at a local restaurant
Bottled water during the day
All service charges and taxes

Not included

Drinks with meals
Tipping (recommended)
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Good to know

We confirm your pick-up time on WhatsApp the evening before the trip.
Pick-up areas: hotels and Nile ships in Aswan.
Private trip: the day is for your group only. Vehicle: a car for up to 3 to 4 guests, a minivan for up to 7 to 8, and two vehicles for larger groups.
A long day on the road. Not recommended for young children or guests who find long drives tiring.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes and modest clothing for temples and religious sites. A light jacket helps in the air-conditioned car.
October to April is more comfortable; summer days in Upper Egypt are very hot.
The price shown is the starting price per person. The final price depends on your dates, group size and hotel area, and we confirm it on WhatsApp before you book.
Children: under 6 travel free, ages 6 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the full price.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up, because the trip books a driver for the whole day. After that it is not refundable.

Questions

Can I end the trip in Luxor?

Yes. Instead of returning to Aswan, you can ask to be dropped off at your hotel in Luxor, which makes the trip a good way to move between the two cities. Tell us when you book so we can confirm the details.

How long is the drive between the temples?

Kom Ombo is about an hour from Aswan, and Edfu is roughly another hour and a half beyond it. The road runs along the Nile, so there is plenty to look at, and your guide shares stories on the way.

Why does Kom Ombo have two of everything?

The temple is a double temple: one side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the other to the falcon god Horus. Each side has its own entrance, hall and sanctuary, which your guide explains on site.

What makes the Temple of Horus at Edfu special?

It ranks among the most complete temples in the country, with its huge pylon, courtyard and roofed halls almost intact. Its walls carry long texts and scenes, so it shows clearly how a temple functioned.