Full-day tour from Luxor: Edfu and Kom Ombo temples

Edfu and Kom Ombo sit between Luxor and Aswan, and this day takes you to both without the long run on to Aswan.

You spend about two hours at the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, then about two hours at Kom Ombo, a temple shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. There is time to explore at your own pace.

An Egyptologist is with you all day to tell the history and myths behind each temple. You ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Luxor hotel, and every entrance ticket is already paid.

Planning a day to Edfu and Kom Ombo from Luxor

Edfu and Kom Ombo sit between Luxor and Aswan, and this day suits travelers who want both temples without the long run on to Aswan. You have about two hours at each, so there is time to explore at your own pace.

The Temple of Horus at Edfu is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Kom Ombo is shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Both temples are described on Egypt’s official monuments site.

Your Egyptologist tells the history and myths behind each temple on the way. Bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and pack a snack or plan a stop, since lunch is not included. Tickets are bought in advance, so you skip the ticket queue.