Aswan to Luxor tour with Kom Ombo and Edfu temples

Two temples on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, with or without a guide

A private transfer from Aswan to Luxor with optional stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. You choose one of three options at checkout: driver only, transfer with a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide at both temples, or all-inclusive with guide and entrance tickets. The route takes roughly 7 to 8 hours, with time built in to explore each temple and the Nile Valley landscape between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Aswan Market1h 15m
2. Kom Ombo Temple3h
3. Temple of Horus3h 30m

Aswan to Luxor via Kom Ombo and Edfu

• Pickup from Aswan accommodation
• Drive to Kom Ombo Temple
• Explore Kom Ombo Temple
• Drive to Edfu Temple
• Explore Edfu Temple
• Drive to Luxor
• Arrive and drop off in Luxor

The experience

The journey starts with pickup from your Aswan accommodation and a 90-minute drive south to Kom Ombo Temple, which sits on the Nile's edge and was built for two gods: Sobek the crocodile and Horus the Elder. You'll have 1 to 1.5 hours to walk the temple grounds, see the reliefs and inscriptions, visit the Nilometer, and explore the Crocodile Museum. If you've booked the guided or all-inclusive option, your Egyptologist will explain the temple's history and religious significance. If not, you explore at your own pace.

After Kom Ombo, the drive to Edfu takes roughly 1.5 hours through the Nile Valley: palm groves, traditional villages, and farmland line the route. The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus the falcon god, is one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, with towering entrance pylons, a grand courtyard, and decorated halls full of inscriptions about ancient Egyptian religion. You get 1 to 1.5 hours here as well. A guide (if selected) walks you through the Ptolemaic-period construction and the temple's role in ancient Egypt. Without one, you're free to photograph and wander on your own schedule.

The final leg to Luxor is a 2 to 2.5 hour drive, ending at your hotel, Nile cruise, airport, or another drop-off point you choose. All vehicle costs (fuel, tolls, parking, driver expenses) are included in your booking price, which is charged per vehicle, not per person, so families and small groups travel together without splitting up.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver.
• flexible door-to-door pickup and drop-off in Aswan and Luxor.
• all fuel, tolls, parking and driver expenses.
• time to explore Kom Ombo and Edfu temples independently with photo opportunities.
• licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide at both temples (if you choose the guided or all-inclusive option).
• entrance tickets to both temples (all-inclusive option only).

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Transfer OnlyGuide in English or Arabic · 5 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00Private transfer with an English-speaking driver, including stops at the temples. A guide and entrance tickets are not included. Private vehicle transfer: a modern, air-conditioned private car in the Sedan/SUV (up to 3 guests), Minivan (up to 5), or Van (up to 7 guests) category. Pickup is included

Transfer with local guideGuide in English or Arabic · 5 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00Licensed guide included: a private transfer with a licensed English-speaking guide at the temple stops. Entrance tickets are not included. Private transfer with guide: a modern, air-conditioned private car in the Sedan/SUV (up to 3 guests), Minivan (up to 5), or Van (up to 7 guests) category. Pickup is included

All-Inclusive Temple RouteGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00Guide and tickets included: a private transfer with a licensed guide, with temple tickets included. No additional payments are required. All-inclusive private transfer: a modern, air-conditioned private car in the Sedan/SUV (up to 3 guests), Minivan (up to 5), or Van (up to 7 guests) category. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Eyes of Egypt

Is this one for you?Pick the all-inclusive option if you want the temples explained by someone who knows the history and don't want to buy tickets separately at each site. Choose transfer with guide if you'd rather handle entry fees yourself. Go driver-only if you prefer to move through the landscape without stopping, or if you're visiting the temples on a different day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What's the difference between the three booking options?

Private Transfer Only gets you a driver and air-conditioned vehicle with no guide or temple tickets. You pay entry fees at each temple if you choose to visit. Transfer with Local Guide adds a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist at Kom Ombo and Edfu to explain the history, though you still buy your own tickets. All-Inclusive Temple Route includes the guide plus entrance tickets to both temples, so nothing extra to arrange once you arrive.

How long does the whole trip take from Aswan to Luxor?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total, including roughly 90 minutes to Kom Ombo, 1 to 1.5 hours at that temple, 1.5 hours driving to Edfu, 1 to 1.5 hours at Edfu, and 2 to 2.5 hours on to Luxor, plus brief stops for photos and transitions between sites.

Can I visit Kom Ombo and Edfu or just one of them?

The itinerary is flexible, so you can stop at both temples, skip one, or skip both and go straight through to Luxor. You decide when you book or can adjust with your driver on the day. The timing and route adapt to what you want to see.

What will I see at Kom Ombo Temple?

Kom Ombo is built for two gods and features reliefs, ancient inscriptions, a Nilometer (an ancient water-level gauge), and a Crocodile Museum inside the temple complex. It sits on the Nile's edge, so the setting itself is part of the experience, and there are excellent photo spots overlooking the river.

Is the vehicle accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the vehicle and transportation are wheelchair accessible. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if needed. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Where will the driver pick me up and drop me off?

Pickup and drop-off are door-to-door anywhere in Aswan and Luxor: your hotel, a Nile cruise, the airport, or any location you specify. You arrange the exact addresses when you book.