Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples from Luxor
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- See the construction of the Edfu temple making wonderful use of sunlight
- Kom Ombo is a famous temple complex in Egypt
- Entrance to both the Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples is included
- A box lunch will be provided which you can enjoy in a stunning setting
- Hotel pick up and drop off and round trip transport are included
Overview
Explore the fascinating past of Egypt as you take a tour around the Edfu Temple dedicated to the falcon-headed God, Horus. Admire its magnificent construction - the temple gets a generous amount of sunlight throughout the day. Look out for a variety of battle and religious inscriptions on the walls as you explore its library, sanctuary and numerous other chambers.
Itinerary
In the morning, you will be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Luxor. Accompanied by a guide, you will be taken to the Kom Ombo temple, located on the river Nile.
Built during the Greco-Roman era, Kom Ombo is home to an unusual double temple. The temple on the right is dedicated to crocodile god, Sobek, while the temple on the left was in honour of Haroeris. Each temple has its own entrance, court, halls and sanctuary. The temple is believed to change colours as the sun sets.
Further on, proceed to the Edfu temple built out of sandstone during the Ptolemaic period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon-headed god, Horus. It is the best preserved temple in Egypt, and is magnificently constructed making wonderful use of natural sunlight. The temple contains a nilometre, windows and a well, including a variety of battle and religious inscriptions on the walls. Two statues of falcons are located at the entrance of the temple. The interior includes a library, a cloak room, a laboratory, a treasure room, an offering hall, a sanctuary and other chambers. You will be provided with box lunch on this tour.
After exploring the archaeological site, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Luxor.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off in air-conditioned coach
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- English, French, Italian & German speaking guide
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
- Lunch
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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Christine Holloway
Excellent half day tour.
Very good guide - extremely knowledgable. Tour just the right length. Also very good driver and nice lunch afterwards....
United Kingdom 10/01/2010
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