Kom Ombo and Edfu temples private tour from Aswan

Two temples built for rival gods, perfectly mirrored down to the last stone.

A private day tour from Aswan to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples with an expert Egyptology guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and snacks. The tour covers six hours and visits two of Egypt's most significant Ptolemaic shrines: Kom Ombo, a rare double temple divided symmetrically between the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, and Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in the country, built between 237 and 57 BC with scenes depicting the ancient conflict between Horus and Seth. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kom Ombo Temple2h · entry included
2. Temple of Horus2h · entry included

Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

• Drive to Kom Ombo Temple
• Explore Kom Ombo Temple
• Drive to Edfu Temple
• Explore Edfu Temple

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Aswan or are passing through on your way south, this tour fits the gap without eating your whole day. The drive to Kom Ombo takes you to an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty with later Roman additions. What makes it stand out is the symmetry: courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms are duplicated along the main axis, one half for Sobek the crocodile god and the other for Horus the falcon. Every architectural element mirrors itself. The southern section was dedicated to fertility and creation. The northern half to the sky god's domain.

From there you move on to Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile, one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt. Built between 237 and 57 BC in the Ptolemaic Kingdom, it holds important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama: the ancient story of conflict between Horus and Seth carved into its walls. Your guide walks you through both temples, explaining the religious significance and the historical layers. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and snacks provided, and the guide speaks your language.

Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The tour runs six hours total, which leaves the rest of your day free if you're staying in Aswan. Wheelchair accessibility is available at both sites, and children from age 3 can join.

What’s included

• Expert Egyptology guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• hotel pickup and private air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• all entry fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by True Egypt - Day Tours

Is this one for you?Six hours round-trip leaves your morning or late afternoon open, so you can fit this between other plans in Aswan or on a longer Nile itinerary. Children from age 3 travel with you, and wheelchair access is available at both temples.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What makes Kom Ombo Temple different from other temples in Egypt?

Kom Ombo is a double temple with a unique symmetrical design built during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The entire structure is divided down the middle, with one half dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god of fertility and creation, and the other half to Horus the falcon god. Every court, hall, sanctuary and room is mirrored on both sides of the main axis, making it atypical among Egyptian temples.

How old is Edfu Temple and what stories does it tell?

Edfu Temple was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Kingdom and is one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt. Its walls carry important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama, depicting the ancient conflict between the gods Horus and Seth, a story central to Egyptian mythology.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes an expert Egyptology guide who speaks your language, hotel pickup in Aswan, private air-conditioned transport, bottled water, snacks, and all fees and taxes. WiFi is available on board.

How long is the tour and will I have time for other activities in Aswan?

The tour runs six hours total, leaving you the rest of your day free if you're staying in Aswan. Hotel pickup means you don't need to arrange separate transport to and from the temples.