Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Day Trip from Luxor
Overview
Take advantage of this experience and travel back in time to learn about an important part of the history of the pharaohs with this full-day tour to Aswan from Luxor. Our tour allows you to explore the Temple of Edfu or the Temple of Horus, the second largest temple in ancient Egypt, after Karnak, located in the city of Edfu, Upper Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River, known during the Hellenistic period as Ἀπόλλωνος πόλις in Greek slang and the temple represents one of the Ptolemies' attempts to build a temple in the style of their ancestors in form and grandeur The construction of the Temple of Horus took about 180 years.
Also, through this visit, you will have the opportunity to know that the temple is dedicated to the main god Horus, identified as Apollo according to the Greek interpretation. In Egypt, it is among the best preserved sanctuaries. Between 237 and 57 B.C., under the Ptolemaic Kingdom, the temple was constructed. Its walls are inscribed with significant information on the language, religion, and mythology of Hellenistic Egypt. In particular, the building texts inscribed on the temple “provide details [both] of its construction and preserve information about the mythological interpretation of the temple and other temples such as Khalk Island.”
After that, we started another adventure to the majestic Kom Ombo Tempel. This temple was built during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor, but its decoration was not completed until Roman times, during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. We also find in this temple the same characteristics that we find in other Ptolemaic Egyptian temples in terms of design, architecture, and decoration, but this temple has a special feature result of the local cult of the place, where people worshiped two local gods, Sobek and Horus with falcon heads, and although these two gods were different in origin and character, they coexisted for centuries without mixing or combining with each other.
Although these two gods differed in origin and character, they lived side by side for centuries without mixing or combining with each other, so this temple not only has two neighboring shrines, but also on the axis of each of these two shrines there are doors side by side, in the outer wall and in the walls of the colonnaded halls and beyond, and consequently, the temple is divided into two sections, each of which is dedicated to the worship of one of these two gods.
With our expert guide, you will know all the information related to these two temples, Cairo Top Tours offers you the ideal always
Take advantage of this experience and travel back in time to learn about an important part of the history of the pharaohs with this full-day tour to Aswan from Luxor. Our tour allows you to explore the Temple of Edfu or the Temple of Horus, the second largest temple in ancient Egypt, after Karnak, located in the city of Edfu, Upper Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River, known during the Hellenistic period as Ἀπόλλωνος πόλις in Greek slang and the temple represents one of the Ptolemies' attempts to build a temple in the style of their ancestors in form and grandeur The construction of the Temple of Horus took about 180 years.
Also, through this visit, you will have the opportunity to know that the temple is dedicated to the main god Horus, identified as Apollo according to the Greek interpretation. In Egypt, it is among the best preserved sanctuaries. Between 237 and 57 B.C., under the Ptolemaic Kingdom, the temple was constructed. Its walls are inscribed with significant information on the language, religion, and mythology of Hellenistic Egypt. In particular, the building texts inscribed on the temple “provide details [both] of its construction and preserve information about the mythological interpretation of the temple and other temples such as Khalk Island.”
After that, we started another adventure to the majestic Kom Ombo Tempel. This temple was built during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor, but its decoration was not completed until Roman times, during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. We also find in this temple the same characteristics that we find in other Ptolemaic Egyptian temples in terms of design, architecture, and decoration, but this temple has a special feature result of the local cult of the place, where people worshiped two local gods, Sobek and Horus with falcon heads, and although these two gods were different in origin and character, they coexisted for centuries without mixing or combining with each other.
Although these two gods differed in origin and character, they lived side by side for centuries without mixing or combining with each other, so this temple not only has two neighboring shrines, but also on the axis of each of these two shrines there are doors side by side, in the outer wall and in the walls of the colonnaded halls and beyond, and consequently, the temple is divided into two sections, each of which is dedicated to the worship of one of these two gods.
With our expert guide, you will know all the information related to these two temples, Cairo Top Tours offers you the ideal always
Inclusion
- We provide transfer services from any hotel in Luxor and back.
- Transportation to Edfu and Kom Ombo in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Tickets and entrance fees to the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo during the excursions from Luxor.
- An excellent English-speaking tour guide will accompany you during the tour.
- FREE mineral waters on board the vehicle during Egypt Day Tours from Luxor Excursions.
- Taxes and service charges are included in the agreed price during the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour from Luxor.
- Lunch at a good-quality local restaurant in Luxor.
Exclusion
- Gratuities are not included in the tour price.
- Anything else not mentioned in the itinerary of your tour to the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples of Luxor.
- Rates also apply during the Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or the Easter tours in Egypt that we offer.
Itinerary
Get ready for a unique experience, as in the morning one of our expert guides will be waiting for you to accompany you on this full-day excursion to Aswan from Luxor.
Our tour will allow you to see the Temple of Edfu, also known as the Temple of Horus, which is the second-largest temple in ancient Egypt after Karnak. It is situated in the city of Edfu, Upper Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River. Known in Hellenistic times as Ἀπόλλωvoς πόλις in Greek slang, the temple is an example of the Ptolemies' attempts to construct a grandiose temple. It took roughly 180 years to build the Temple of Horus.
Additionally, this tour will allow you to learn that the temple is devoted to Horus, the primary deity, which in Greek is Apollo. It is one of Egypt's best-preserved sanctuaries. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom, between 237 and 57 B.C. Important details about Hellenistic Egypt's language, religion, and mythology are engraved on its walls. The building texts that are engraved on the temple specifically "provide details [both] of its construction and preserve information about the mythological interpretation of the temple and other temples such as Khalk Island."
Our next journey took us to the magnificent Kom Ombo Tempel. This temple was constructed under Ptolemy VI Philometor, but it wasn't until the time of Emperor Tiberius in the Roman era that it was fully decorated. This temple shares many of the same features as other Ptolemaic Egyptian temples, including architecture, decoration, and design. However, it has a unique feature because of the local cult, where people worshipped two falcon-headed local gods, Horus and Sobek. Despite their differences in origin and nature, these two gods coexisted for centuries without blending or combining.
However, despite their different origins and personalities, these two gods coexisted peacefully for centuries without mingling or merging. As a result, this temple is divided into two sections, each of which is devoted to the worship of one of these two gods. Additionally, on the axis of each of these two shrines are doors that are adjacent to each other, both in the outer wall and in the walls of the colonnaded halls and beyond.
At last, we will return to Aswan with some of the most unforgettable memories and learn a lot about the history of Egypt.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $205 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $130 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $110 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $90 Per Person |
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The Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples in Egypt are renowned for their unique and well-preserved examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture. The Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, features a towering entrance pylon, intricately carved hypostyle hall, and a sanctuary housing a cult statue of Horus. The Kom Ombo Temple, a double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, is divided into two symmetrical sections with their own entrances, halls, and sanctuaries. The temple also houses a museum showcasing artifacts.
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The sanctuary was a very special part of the temple. It had important things inside like special boats that were used in parades, and a special place for a wooden statue of a falcon, which was the god's sacred image.
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