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Aswan to Edfu and Kom Ombo: Private Temple Heritage day trip

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Private ride with a local driver

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About your trip

Journey north along the legendary Nile to discover two of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples. Marvel at Edfu's magnificent Ptolemaic architecture and Kom Ombo's unique dual deity design, with your professional driver navigating the scenic Nile valley while you anticipate encounters with pharaonic grandeur and crocodile gods.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €124
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€372

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Aswan whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĆ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Your professional Daytrip driver will meet you at your accommodation in Aswan and transport you safely to Edfu and then to Kom Ombo, allowing you to explore two remarkable temples showcasing ancient Egyptian religious traditions in one memorable journey.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Edfu and Kom Ombo should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €124
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€372

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Aswan
You choose the pickup spot.
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Edfu
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Edfu
Edfu
Edfu
Edfu
Explore Egypt's best-preserved ancient temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus and built during the Ptolemaic period. Walk through the massive stone pylons into courtyards where hieroglyphic inscriptions tell the epic battle between Horus and Seth. Marvel at the perfectly preserved sanctuary, mammisi birth house, and sacred boat shrine where ancient ceremonies honored the falcon deity. Climb to the temple roof for panoramic views across the Nile valley and traditional felucca boats. Local guides offer detailed explanations of the intricate wall carvings depicting ancient myths, while nearby markets sell handcrafted alabaster figurines, papyrus scrolls, and traditional Nubian jewelry. The temple's remarkable preservation allows visitors to experience ancient Egyptian religious architecture exactly as worshippers did 2,000 years ago. The temple is open from 7:00 to 16:00 most days, but opens at 6:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. Entry tickets cost around 11.50 USD, and are available online: https://egymonuments.com/details/TheTempleOfHorusAtEdfu
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Kom Ombo
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo
Discover Egypt's unique double temple, dramatically positioned on a Nile bend and dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Explore the perfectly symmetrical design with twin sanctuaries, duplicate halls, and parallel corridors reflecting the dual dedication. Marvel at well-preserved reliefs showing ancient surgical instruments, calendar systems, and medical procedures that influenced modern medicine. Visit the crocodile museum displaying mummified sacred crocodiles and artifacts from the temple's role as a healing center. The riverside location offers spectacular sunset views over the Nile, while local vendors sell aromatic spices, handwoven textiles, and traditional Egyptian coffee. The temple's unique architecture and dramatic clifftop setting create an unforgettable encounter with ancient Egyptian religious innovation and engineering mastery. The temple is open daily from 7:00 to 20:00, and tickets can be purchased online in advance: https://egymonuments.com/details/KomOmboTemple
Back to Aswan
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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