We'll start with about a 1.5 hour drive upriver to Edfu. The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, is remarkably well-preserved from ancient times. Constructed between 237-57 BC, it should give us a real sense of what these sites were like.
Afterwards we'll head to Kom Ombo, known for its unique "double temple" honoring both the crocodile god Sobek and other deities. From its cliffside perch overlooking the Nile, the views should be stunning too.
Our guide is making lunch arrangements at a local restaurant so we can truly experience the area. Then we'll drive back to Luxor, having learned so much about these cultures that created such incredible monuments.