Day Tour: Visit Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor
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About This Tour in Edfu
Why Visit Edfu?
Edfu, Egypt offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Edfu provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Edfu
You can reach Edfu, Egypt by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entry Fees
- Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Tipping
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Pick you up from your hotel to The Temple of EdfuEnd Point
The Temple of Kom OmboPickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Pick you up from your hotel to The... 1 minute
Pick you up from your hotel to The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. and in Latin as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus, who was identified as Apollo under the interpretatio graeca. It is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt. The temple was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt. In particular, the Temple's inscribed building texts "provide details [both] of its construction, and also preserve information about the mythical interpretation of this and all other temples as the Island of Creation." There are also "important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related the age-old conflict between Horus and Seth." They are translated by the Edfu-Project. At the end of the Tour Transfer to your hotel in either Aswan.
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual... 1 hour
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC.[1] Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
