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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Kom Ombo and Edfu Tour from Aswan

Kom Ombo and Edfu Tour will let you visit two of the most important temples in ancient Egyptian architecture today; both these temples are located in the banks of the Nile River. Enjoy some of the most unique ancient architecture in Egypt.

 


 

Be amazed with our Kom Ombo and Edfu Tour from Aswan. Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo with its double design and the Edfu Temple where you can see some of the best preserved ancient Egyptian architecture. 123EgyptTours.com representative will assist you from your hotel in Aswan and have a tour of temples separated by the Nile River. Be ready for the Kom Ombo and Edfu Tour from Aswan.

 

First stop, the Temple of Kom Ombo built on high grounds where you can have the view of the Nile River. The temple has an exceptional Egyptian design with its duplicated rooms and entrances. Especially made for two gods, “Sobek” with his crocodile head as the god of fertility and known creator of the world and the ancient falcon headed god Horus or Haroeris. Kom Ombo town depends on its main agriculture sugarcane industry.

 

Before your next stop, have your lunch at a local restaurant and visit Edfu.  Cross the Nile River and travel via horse carriage to reach Edfu.  It is a city on the set bank of Nile where you can find the Ptolemic temple, Edfu Temple.  This is probably the best preserved temple in Egypt.  It was built to honor Horus, the falcon headed god. And according to myths, this is where Horus had his revenge by killing Seth who murdered Horus' father Osiris. After the Kom Ombo and Edfu Tour from Aswan, you will be accompanied back to your hotel.

 

N.B: Air tour can be arranged from Aswan.

 


 

Tour Summary

More Information

 

Trip Duration
Approximately 09 Hours
Trip Type
By an air-conditioned vehicle
Trip Runs
Daily
Starting FromAswan
Return ToAswan
Pick Up TimeFrom 07:00 am to 09:00 am

Tour Inclusions

Inclusions

Roundtrip service from your hotel in Aswan.

English speaking Egyptologist guide.

Fees to the historical places mentioned.

Transportation via modern air-conditioned car.

Lunch at local restaurant.

A bottle of mineral water while tripping.

All service charges and taxes.

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Exclusions

All extras not listed in the package.

You can request a free Travel Insurance, $20,000 worth, through Chartis Insurance Company in association with Memphis Tours Egypt.

Tipping Kitty.