Amazing Day Tour to Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor by Car
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Embark on an enriching day tour, approximately 8 hours long, from Luxor to the magnificent Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. This private tour starts at 7:00 am and concludes around 4:30 pm, offering a deep dive into ancient Egyptian history and culture. Your journey includes pick-up and return services from your hotel in Luxor, all conducted in a private air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort. A private licensed Egyptologist guide will accompany you, enriching your experience with historical insights. The tour also includes a tasty lunch box, a snack bag with refreshments, and all service charges & taxes. You will get to explore the grandeur of the Edfu temple and the uniqueness of the Kom Ombo temple, with all necessary licenses for the tour included for a hassle-free experience.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Luxor in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- All transfers by a private vehicle for a comfortable journey.
- Services of a private, licensed Egyptologist guide for insightful commentary.
- A lunch box to keep you energized during the tour.
- A snack bag containing a can of Pepsi, a bottle of water, chips, and a sweet cake.
- All service charges and taxes to ensure no hidden costs.
- A qualified and licensed driver to ensure a safe journey.
- Tours to the Edfu temple and the Kom Ombo temple.
- All necessary licenses required for the tour.
Excluded
- Tipping, which is at your discretion.
- Entrance fees to the temples (around 15 US dollars per person for all sites).
Tour Plan
Itinerary
Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt:
- At 7:00 am, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer you by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Edfu, approximately a 50-minute drive south of Luxor.
- On arrival in Edfu, visit the majestic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus. This temple is renowned as the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt and is a site where, according to Egyptian mythology, Horus avenged the murder of his father, Osiris, by defeating Seth.
- Enjoy your lunch box included in the tour.
Kom Ombo Temple:
- Continue your tour with a 45-minute drive from Edfu to Kom Ombo.
- Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo. This unique temple is known for its double entrance; each one is dedicated to a different divinity: "Haroeris" (the ancient falcon-headed Horus) and "Sobek" (the crocodile-headed god).
- The Temple of Kom Ombo stands out because of its unique structure and its dedication to both Sobek and Haroeris. It also holds significance for its historical role in the region's sugar-cane production.
- Around 4:30 pm, you'll be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.
- Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will provide expert commentary, accompanying you until your return to Luxor.
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