Description

Kom Ombo is a highly recommended tour, it lasts roughly an hour and will take you on a journey through the past to meet the temples of Haroeris, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. Subsequently, you will make a brief visit to the chapel of Hathor, a construction attached to the before-mentioned temples where you will find an exhibition of mummified crocodiles in good condition that will help you better understand the culture of ancient Egypt and the importance of those creatures. It is a temple designed differently complying with the requirement, at a given moment, to maintain the balance between two Dyads.

 

Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC, but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later.

The temple remained buried under layers of settlement debris for millennia, which is why its architectural and decorative elements have survived so well. In 1860 the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette uncovered and restored parts of the temple.

The temple is fronted by two massive pylons that bear scenes of Ptolemy XII conquering his enemies and worshiping deities. Two large granite statues of the falcon-god Horus stand before the pylons. Once through the pylons you enter into a large Peristyle court lined with columns decorated with floral capitals.

Beyond this court are two Hypostyle Halls, the first illustrates the temple’s foundation with the king engaged in worship, the second holds scenes of Horus’ journey in a sacred bark accompanied by the goddess Hathor. From the second Hypostyle Hall is the Transverse Hall, then the Sanctuary of the temple

INCLUDES

  • Transfers in air-condtined vehicles
  • All entrance fees.
  • Pick up & Drop off at your hotel
  • Lunch

EXCLUDES

  • Any service not specified as included.
  • Tipping "Not mandatory but appreciated"

Itinerary

Day 1 Operation Day: Everyday

We will start our visit by driving to The Temple of Kom Ombo, " Temples of Horoeris & Sobek"
which is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo, It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty ,Some additions to it were later made during the Roman Period ,The building is unique because its double design meant that there were courts , halls , sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods . The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek the god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu , The northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus . The Temple is atypical because every thing is perfectly symmetrical along the main axis .

Then we will enjoy our lunch.


Later moving to Temple of Horus, Adfu
which is located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu , it is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt . The temple was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC . There are important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related the age old conflict between Horus and Seth . After finishing drive back to your hotel

Prices

from 90.00$ per adult (price varies by group size)

Terms & Conditions


Children Policy:

Children 0-2 years old: Free sharing the same bed with parents. 

Children from 2 to 11,99 years old: 35% discount on the adult price, sharing the same bed with their parents.

From the age of 12, they are treated as adults


Cancellation Policy 

*In high and low season: 

  • you can cancel the package free of charge 21 days before arrival.
  • cancellation between 09-03 days before arrival, there will be 80% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation between 0-02 days before arrival, there will be 100% cancellation fee.

*During holiday seasons:

  • you can cancel the package free of charge 30 days before arrival.
  • cancellation received 21 days before arrival there will be 100% cancellation fees.