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Tour from Luxor to visit Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
A full-day trip leads you from Luxor to Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, seeing the charming temple of Khnum in Esna, the best preserved temple of Horus at Edfu, and the magnificent temple of Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo, all constructed during the Greco-Roman Period.
In this exhilarating tour, you will be able to visit three grand temples standing adjacent to the River Nile. The first one is Esna Temple, first built during the Ptolemaic period between Ptolemy VI Philometor (180-145 BCE) and Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (145-116 BCE), although parts of it could well date back some years to the earlier period of the 30th Dynasty. The temple was dedicated to Khnum, supposed to have been the creator of the universe and source of the waters of the Nile.
Stop one: Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus, with a falcon-headed deity. It is one of the best-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt. As one passes through this enormous entrance, he/she admire the awesome height of columns and the elaborate carving and complicated hieroglyphics on the walls. Being such an example of the skills in architecture and art, it places the ancient Egyptians well in the annals of Egyptian history.
Further on, you'll arrive at Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. While touring the temple, you will enjoy the inscriptions that have been well preserved and learn about the ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals surrounding these gods. It ranks among the top tourist attractions in Aswan and serves as an excellent fun activity.
Happy Egypt looks after the transportation, the guide services, and entrance fees, allowing you to relax and soak in the grandeur of Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. Their attention to detail and a high standard of service guarantee that you are well taken care of while having a pleasurable experience. It is certainly an experience that should be had when doing a day trip in Luxor.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Your guide in Happy Egypt will meet you at the reception of your hotel to commence your tour to:
Esna Temple:
Dedicated to the god Khnum, who was closely linked to the annual inundation of the river, which brought fertile silt to the land and ensured the success of agriculture. He was invoked by farmers and those dependent on the Nile's bounty for blessings of fertility and abundance.
Edfu Temple:
The city of Edfu is midway between Luxor and Aswan. It is about 110 K.M from each city. It is famous for the Greek temple of the God Horus.
Edfu was known as (Behdit), “where the god was exalted,” in Ancient Egypt. Its temple is one of the most intact temples in Egypt. It began in 237 BC and finished after 180 years. It was dedicated to the God Horus (Apollo) and his festival “the Beautiful Union”.
You will approach the temple by the Mamisi or the birth house.
In Aswan day tours, there are some amazing scenes as the scenes of the first pylon and the inner rooms, such as the festival scene, the foundation scene, and the famous scene of the battle of Horus and Seth.
Kom Ombo Temple:
Kom Ombo (the hill of gold) is famous for its temple and sugar factory.
The temple was built during the time of the Greeks and Romans in Egypt. It was dedicated to Horus and Sobek; that’s why the temple looks like two temples united in one, with two sanctuaries. know more during your Egypt day tours.
Our tour guide will tell you a lot about the Aswan attraction, which was very famous as a sanatorium, so there are seven medical clinics in the back of the temple. The 1st part of the temple was cut off by Muhammad Ali to build the sugar factory.
Among the beautiful scenes in the temple is the most exciting scene of the surgical tools.
A nilometer to measure the level of the flood is to the left of the temple.
A crocodile museum was recently built in the vicinity of the temple with some crocodile mummies.
Tour included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
- All transfers.
- Police permits.
Tour excluded
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Drinks.
- Personal expenses.
Notes
- Children from 1-5 years are free of charge.
- Children between 6-11 years get a 50% discount on the price.
- All prices are in US Dollars, but Egyptian Pound, English Pound & Euros are accepted.
Prices Per Person
| Person | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - Person | USD 190 |
| - Person | USD 120 |
| - Person | USD 100 |
| - Person | USD 80 |
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