Edfu & Kom Ombo Day Tour from Luxor: Temples of the Nile
Overview
Discover two of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable ancient temples on a full-day Edfu and Kom Ombo day tour from Luxor. Travel through the scenic Nile Valley and explore beautifully preserved temples that reveal fascinating stories of ancient Egyptian religion, architecture, and royal traditions.
Your journey begins in Luxor with a comfortable private transfer toward Edfu, where you will visit the magnificent Temple of Horus. Built during the Ptolemaic period, this impressive sanctuary was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Its enormous entrance pylons, detailed reliefs, courtyards, columns, and sacred chambers provide an excellent opportunity to understand the scale and sophistication of ancient Egyptian temple construction.
Continue your journey to Kom Ombo, an extraordinary temple overlooking the Nile. Unlike many ancient Egyptian temples, Kom Ombo was dedicated to two different deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its distinctive halls, columns, reliefs, and inscriptions while learning about the religious beliefs and rituals associated with both gods. The temple’s location beside the Nile also creates memorable opportunities for photographs.
Throughout the tour, your Egyptologist guide can explain the historical significance of the monuments, ancient mythology, temple symbolism, and daily life along the Nile. You will also travel through the fertile countryside of Upper Egypt, seeing villages, agricultural landscapes, and traditional scenes along the route.
After completing your visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo, relax during the return journey to Luxor. This day trip is an excellent choice for travelers who want to experience important ancient Egyptian monuments beyond the main attractions of Luxor without booking a multi-day Nile cruise.
Whether you are interested in Egyptian history, archaeology, architecture, photography, or cultural travel, this Edfu and Kom Ombo tour from Luxor offers a rewarding way to explore two extraordinary temples in one day. The private format also allows a more comfortable and flexible experience, making it suitable for couples, families, friends, and independent travelers.
Book your Edfu & Kom Ombo Day Tour from Luxor and journey through the Nile Valley to discover the temples, legends, and remarkable heritage of ancient Egypt.
Highlights
- Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple overlooking the Nile
- Discover temples dedicated to Horus and Sobek
- Admire ancient Egyptian reliefs, columns, pylons, and inscriptions
- Learn about Ptolemaic-era Egyptian history and mythology
- Enjoy scenic views of the Nile Valley and Upper Egypt
- Travel comfortably on a private day trip from Luxor
- Explore two important ancient temples in one day
- Enjoy the flexibility of a private Egyptologist guide
- Capture memorable photos of Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Experience authentic rural landscapes and villages along the Nile
- Return to Luxor after a fascinating day of ancient Egyptian discovery
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
- Private transfers from and to your hotel in Luxor
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance tickets to Edfu Temple
- Entrance tickets to Kom Ombo Temple
- Bottled water during the tour
- All transfers and transportation services
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
- All taxes and service charges
- Optional: Lunch at a local restaurant can be added upon request.
Not Included
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Lunch and drinks, unless specifically included in your booking
- Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Any additional entrance fees not listed under inclusions
- Hotel accommodation in Luxor
- Any services not mentioned in the tour inclusions
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses resulting from unforeseen circumstances or changes requested by the traveler
Itinerary
Your tour begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and depart south in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle.
Upon arrival in Edfu, visit the spectacular Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple features enormous pylons, impressive columns, beautifully preserved reliefs, and detailed inscriptions depicting ancient Egyptian mythology and religious ceremonies.
Take time to explore the temple complex and learn about its history, construction, and religious significance from your guide.
Continue your journey toward Kom Ombo, enjoying the changing scenery of the Nile Valley along the way.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo. Unlike most Egyptian temples, Kom Ombo was designed as a double temple and was dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Explore the temple’s symmetrical halls, columns, reliefs, and inscriptions while learning about ancient Egyptian beliefs and the importance of crocodiles in the region. Your guide will also explain the temple’s fascinating reliefs related to ancient medicine, religious rituals, and daily life.
After completing your sightseeing, begin the return journey to Luxor. Relax in your private vehicle and enjoy the scenery of Upper Egypt before arriving back at your hotel, concluding your memorable day tour.
Price Policy
Price Policy
- All prices are quoted per person, based on the selected accommodation and room occupancy.
- The standard tour price is based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
- Single-room accommodation is available at an additional supplement.
- Child prices depend on the child's age and the services required and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- The tour price is based on the services and accommodation specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking, particularly for Nile cruise cabins, hotels and domestic transportation.
- Once the booking has been confirmed and the required deposit has been received, the agreed tour price will not change unless the traveler requests changes or upgrades.
Payment Policy
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm and secure the tour reservation.
- The remaining 70% balance should be paid before arrival, according to the payment deadline stated in the booking confirmation.
- Bookings made within 30 days of arrival may require full payment at the time of confirmation.
- Certain services, such as Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights or special arrangements, may require higher or earlier payment because of supplier conditions.
- Payment processing, bank-transfer fees or card/online payment charges, if applicable, may be the responsibility of the traveler.
Price Changes
Quoted prices are based on the availability and rates available when the quotation is prepared. Hotel, cruise and transportation rates may change before the reservation is confirmed.
After the required deposit has been received and the booking is confirmed, the agreed price is protected except for:
- Requested itinerary changes
- Hotel or cruise upgrades
- Additional services or excursions
- Changes in travel dates
- Additional transportation requirements
- Supplier charges that were specifically identified before booking
Optional Experiences
Optional activities such as a Luxor hot-air balloon ride, Nubian Village visit, desert safari, snorkeling, diving, Red Sea boat trip or Nile dinner cruise are not included unless specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary. Their prices will be provided separately.
Important
The final price, inclusions, exclusions, accommodation category and payment deadline will be clearly stated in the traveler's booking confirmation before payment is made.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide reasonable flexibility while covering non-refundable costs related to hotels, Nile cruise reservations, transportation, entrance tickets, and other services booked for your Egypt tour.
Standard Cancellation Charges:
- More than 61 days before arrival: 20% cancellation fee
- 60–31 days before arrival: 35% cancellation fee
- 30–15 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
- 14–7 days before arrival: 75% cancellation fee
- 6 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee
- No-show: 100% of the total tour price
Important Conditions
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by email or through the booking platform. The cancellation date is considered the date we receive the written request.
Certain services, including Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights, hotels, special events, and prepaid arrangements, may have separate cancellation conditions imposed by the supplier. Any non-refundable supplier charges will be deducted from the applicable refund.
If the tour has already started, unused services are generally non-refundable.
Changes and Postponements
If you need to change your travel dates rather than cancel, we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability and any additional charges imposed by hotels, cruise operators, airlines, or other suppliers.
Force Majeure
In exceptional circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, government restrictions, major transportation disruptions, or other force majeure events, alternative arrangements or credit may be offered where possible. Refunds will depend on the recoverable amounts from our suppliers.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, travel interruptions, baggage, and other unexpected expenses before your trip.
By confirming your booking, you acknowledge and accept the cancellation and refund conditions stated above.
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