Day tour to Kom Ombo & Esna Temples
Overview
Explore your trip to Aswan, which is home to numerous temples that were constructed on ancient Egyptian territory and still hold mysteries inside its walls and inscriptions. Because of its unique architectural and religious features, the Kom Ombo Temple, which is situated north of the governorate, is one of the most well-known temples.
Enjoy a visit to Esna and learn about the most famous temple there, as the Temple of Khnum is the only remaining of four temples that existed in Esna, three of which are in the northwest of Esna in (Asfun - Kom El-Deir - West Esna), while the fourth was located in the east of Esna (Hella). In 1830, another temple was discovered in Komir, about 10 km southwest of Esna. However, these temples disappeared since the last century, and nothing remains of them except what indicates them, as the French scientist (Champollion) visited the Temple of Esna in 1828 AD and mentioned that he saw inscriptions bearing the name of King Thutmose in this temple.
Learn more through our tour provided by Cairo Top Tours, which are private trips designed especially for you.
Explore your trip to Aswan, which is home to numerous temples that were constructed on ancient Egyptian territory and still hold mysteries inside its walls and inscriptions. Because of its unique architectural and religious features, the Kom Ombo Temple, which is situated north of the governorate, is one of the most well-known temples.
Enjoy a visit to Esna and learn about the most famous temple there, as the Temple of Khnum is the only remaining of four temples that existed in Esna, three of which are in the northwest of Esna in (Asfun - Kom El-Deir - West Esna), while the fourth was located in the east of Esna (Hella). In 1830, another temple was discovered in Komir, about 10 km southwest of Esna. However, these temples disappeared since the last century, and nothing remains of them except what indicates them, as the French scientist (Champollion) visited the Temple of Esna in 1828 AD and mentioned that he saw inscriptions bearing the name of King Thutmose in this temple.
Learn more through our tour provided by Cairo Top Tours, which are private trips designed especially for you.
Inclusion
- Bottled water.
- A qualified tour guide.
- Included are all taxes and service charges.
- Excursions to the temples of Kom Ombo and Esna.
- Your sightseeing trips in Aswan are completely private.
- A delectable lunch at a reputable neighborhood eatery.
- Tickets and admission costs to each of the previously named places.
- You will be picked up from your Aswan resort by a Cairo Top Tours tour guide.
- A unique air-conditioned automobile is used for transportation during Aswan trips.
Exclusion
- Tipping
- Any additions
- Personal costs
- Prices apply for Egypt Easter trips and Egypt Christmas and New Year excursions.
Itinerary
You will first head to Kom Ombo in a private air-conditioned car with your guide. One of the preferred tours is to go by boat to the Temple of Haroeris and Sobek (Kom Ombo Temple), where you can discover the panel with the surgical tools engraved, designed according to the latest scientific methods used in this field, and placed in the outer courtyard of the temple near the narrow passage where the original engraving is located, with the aim of reducing the crowding and congestion of visitors who stand for hours in front of it to watch the precision of the medical and surgical tools used by the ancient Egyptians, which reflects the extent of scientific progress and medical miracles during that period of time.
After that, you will head to Esna Temple "Khnum Temple" in Esna is the only remaining temple out of four temples that existed in Esna. After that, you will head to Esna Temple "Khnum Temple" in Esna, the only remaining temple out of four temples that existed in Esna.
This temple was dedicated to the worship of the god Khnum with his wife Menhet-Nebot. As for the god Khnum, he was represented with the head of a ram and the body of a human and is known as the god of pottery or the creator of humans from clay and as Khnum-Ra, Lord of Esna.
As for the goddess Menhet, she was represented with the head of a female lion and the sun disk above her and the body of a female and resembles the goddess Sekhmet in this power.
As for the goddess Nebot, the second wife of Khnum, her name means the lady of the countryside, she was represented in the form of a human in the form of a lady with the sun disk above her head between two horns. Here, she resembles the goddess Isis in her appearance. Learn more about the Egyptian religion through our tour. After that, you will head to your place of residence.
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Esna is known for its historic Esna Temple (Temple of Khnum), which is dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum. The town is also famous for its well-preserved Nilometer, used to measure the water level of the Nile River.
Yes, a visit to Kom Ombo Temple is a popular inclusion on many Aswan day tours. Kom Ombo Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Great (the falcon-headed god), and is located on the banks of the Nile River.
Day tours from Aswan often include a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, allowing visitors to explore the temple's unique architecture, learn about its history, and discover fascinating ancient Egyptian mythology associated with dual devotion to the gods.
Yes, Aswan Day Tours often include visits to specific temples and archaeological sites in the Aswan region. Aswan is a city with a rich history of ancient temples and important archaeological sites that attract visitors from all over the world.
Among the monuments that tours may include:
Temple of Philae.
Abu Simbel Temple.
Kom Ombo Temple.
Al Jazeera Dam and the High Dam.
Yes, it is highly recommended to take a boat trip on the Nile River in Aswan, as it is considered a wonderful and unique experience.
The Aswan High Dam is a big wall that holds back the Nile River, making a huge lake (Lake Nasser). It's one of the biggest dams in the world.
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