Day Trip to Edfu & Kom Ombo from Port Ghalib

🗺️ Itinerary

05:00 AM – Hotel Pickup from Port Ghalib

Your Egypt Day Tours manager will collect you from your hotel in a private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle. Begin your journey along the scenic route toward Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Kom Ombo Temple (Morning Visit)

Arrive at Kom Ombo Temple, located 40 km north of Aswan. This Ptolemaic and Roman-era temple is unique in Egypt for its dual dedication:

• Sobek, the crocodile God of fertility

• Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed God of the sky

Admire the architectural beauty, hieroglyphics, and the ancient depictions of surgical instruments, highlighting the Egyptians’ early medical knowledge.

12:30 PM – Lunch in Edfu

Enjoy a delicious traditional Egyptian meal at a quality local restaurant in Edfu, providing a perfect break before your afternoon exploration.

Edfu Temple (Afternoon Visit)

After lunch, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Upper Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the Hawk God. Built between 246–237 BC during the reign of Ptolemy III, this temple features:

• Grand halls and chambers

• Impressive reliefs illustrating the myth of Horus and Seth

• Two statues of Horus guarding the twin-towered entrance

Learn about the temple’s annual religious dramas and its significance in ancient Egyptian culture.

03:30 PM – Return to Port Ghalib

After exploring Edfu, your private vehicle will transfer you back to Port Ghalib, concluding your full-day journey along the Nile.