Aswan

Edfu Kom Ombo Tour from Aswan Nile Temples

$49
Duration
8 hours
Tour Type

Description

Commence an exceptional day trip from Aswan to the magnificent Ptolemaic temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. This carefully arranged Edfu Kom Ombo tour from Aswan offers a profound connection to a later, yet equally fascinating, period of ancient Egyptian history, a time when Greek rulers adopted and elaborated upon pharaonic traditions. You will stand within the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus Edfu, a testament to the endurance of indigenous beliefs, and then proceed to the uniquely situated Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two distinct deities. This cultural excursion is designed for solo travelers, couples, and families seeking a rich understanding of Egypt's Hellenistic-era religious expressions and architectural prowess.

Includes

  • Pick-up and return services from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
  • All transfers by a private, air-conditioned vehicle for your Edfu Kom Ombo tour from Aswan.
  • The services of an expert Egyptologist guide, well-versed in Ptolemaic history.
  • Entrance fees to the Temple of Horus Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo.
  • Bottled water during your transfers.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Excludes

  • Gratuities for your guide and driver.
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs, or additional refreshments.
  • Lunch (typically arranged with your guide or at a stop en route).
  • Any items not explicitly mentioned as included.
Highlights
  • A private cultural sojourn to two magnificent Ptolemaic riverside temples.
  • Stepping within the most complete ancient Egyptian cult temple remaining, dating from the Hellenistic period.
  • Witnessing detailed narrative reliefs depicting divine conflicts, sacred rituals, and foundation stories.
  • Appreciating a unique sanctuary with symmetrical design, dedicated to two distinct ancient deities.
  • Observing depictions of ancient medical practices, surgical instruments, and a functional Nilometer.
  • Personalized insights into Ptolemaic religious beliefs and temple functions from your dedicated Egyptologist guide.
  • Smooth and comfortable private transportation.

Inquire About this Tour

    Login