Embark on an enriching day tour from Luxor to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, immersing yourself in the fascinating history and breathtaking landscapes of Upper Egypt.
Your adventure begins in the early morning as you depart from Luxor and head south to Edfu, a journey of about an hour. Here, you'll explore the majestic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
Continuing your journey, you'll reach Kom Ombo, located approximately 45 minutes from Edfu. In Kom Ombo, visit the extraordinary Temple of Kom Ombo, distinctive for its dual entrance, each devoted to a different deity—Haroeris with a falcon head and Sobek with a crocodile head.
The final leg of your tour takes you to Aswan, where you'll encounter remarkable sites. Explore the High Dam, an engineering marvel that tamed the Nile's annual floods. Then, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which offers insights into ancient obelisk creation techniques.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private Egyptologist guide
✔ All service charges & taxes
✔ Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
✔ Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
✔ All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
✖ Tipping
Pickup Locations
1. Pavillon Winter Luxor
2. Mara House
3. Jewel Howard Carter Hotel
4. River Hotel
5. New Windsor Hotel
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7. Pharaonic Rose
8. Azab Desert Safari
9. New Pola Hotel Luxor
10. Gaddis Hotel Suites and Apartments
11. El Nakhil Hotel
12. Royal Mountain Hotel
13. Mohamed ali house
14. Hoppa Guest House Nile View
15. Meena Rooms
16. City And Sea Adonis
17. Elphardous Oasis Hotel
18. Royal House Hotel
Additional Info: All Hotels or Rental Apartments in Luxor
Itinerary
1
Luxor
Begin your day at 6:00 AM as you are met and assisted at your Luxor hotel before embarking on an exciting journey. Your first stop is Edfu, about an hour's drive south of Luxor.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Here, you'll encounter the awe-inspiring Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus. This remarkably well-preserved cult temple is considered one of Egypt's finest. It's here that, according to Egyptian myths, Horus avenged his father Osiris's murder by slaying Seth.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Kom Ombo
Next, continue your day tour with a 60-minute drive to Kom Ombo.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Temple of Kom Ombo
Upon arrival, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, situated on an elevated terrain overlooking the Nile. What sets this temple apart is its dual entrance, each dedicated to a different deity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and "Sobek" with his crocodile head. This temple honors the crocodile-headed Sobek, the god of fertility and creation, and Haroeris, the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Kom Ombo's significance also lies in its vast sugarcane cultivation.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Aswan High Dam
Your adventure then takes you to Aswan, where you'll explore the incredible city. Visit the High Dam, a remarkable engineering achievement built in 1960 to shield Egypt from the annual Nile floods.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, revealing ancient Egyptian obelisk-cutting techniques. This colossal obelisk likely belonged to Queen Hatshepsut or Queen Nefertiti.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Temple of Philae
Wrap up your Aswan tour with a visit to the majestic Philae Temple, an homage to Goddess Isis, the island's principal deity.
Duration: 2 hours
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Finally, you'll be comfortably transferred back to your Luxor hotel, concluding a day filled with ancient wonders and historical insights."
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
