Temple of Horus- Egypt's Best Preserved Temple & The Unusual Temple of Kom Ombo

Overview

Our representative will collect you from your hotel and take you to explore the well-preserved Temple of Edfu, erected in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 BC and 57 BC. Its walls are inscribed with texts that offer insight into language, mythology and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt; notably, the written records on its walls provide details of how it was constructed, as well as data on the mythical interpretation of this temple and all other temples as being an ‘Island of Creation’.

We will then visit Kom Ombo to see a distinctive double temple dedicated to Sobek –the crocodile god– and Horus –the falcon-headed god– built during the Ptolemaic dynasty (180–47 BC), later modified during the Roman period.
Lunch will be provided along with bottled water.
The tour concludes at your hotel.

What’s included

• at Edfu
• Meal of lunch
• Climate-controlled vehicle
• Fees for the indicated attractions
• Bottled water
• Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo
• Entry/Admission - Temple of Horus at Edfu

What’s Exclude

• Gratuities
• Any additional optional activities

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a usual route for this product:

Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt

The Temple of Horus at Edfu is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic Kingdom from 237 to 57 BC and its inscriptions provide insight into language, mythology and religion in the Hellenistic period. Particular note is made of its building texts which detail how it was constructed as well as giving mythological information about all other temples being regarded as an 'Island of Creation'.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt

The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique double temple situated in the town of Kom Ombo within Aswan governorate. It was built during the Ptolemaic Dynasty between 180 and 47 BC with some later additions added by Romans.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Information

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

09:00 AM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point