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Day TourMarsa Alam

Edfu & Kom Ombo Day Trip from Marsa Alam – Private, by Road

14 hours, your own vehicle and Egyptologist, tickets and lunch included, private pick-up from 05:00.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 14-hour private day trip by road from Marsa Alam to Edfu and Kom Ombo: about 3 hours to Edfu, the Temple of Horus, an hour to Kom Ombo, lunch, the double temple and the Crocodile Museum.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Marsa Alam · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Temple of Horus
Includes
Private pick-up and return to your hotel in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib or the resorts between (El Quseir on request) · Private air-conditioned car and driver · Private Egyptologist guide, English language · Entrance tickets for the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo · Lunch at a local restaurant
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is cooler for walking the temples. In summer the heat is strong by late morning, so the early start helps.

  • Our Marsa Alam office plans this day, as part of an Egyptian tour operator trading since 1988
  • ETAA-licensed (No. 718, Category A) and IATA accredited

02Overview

A first look

This private day takes you from the Red Sea coast to two of the best-kept temples on the Nile. Your driver collects you at 05:00 and crosses the desert to Edfu, about three hours away. There your Egyptologist shows you the Temple of Horus. After a drive of about an hour along the river you reach Kom Ombo, where you eat lunch and visit its double temple and the nearby Crocodile Museum. The car returns you to your hotel by about 18:30. It is shorter than the Luxor and Aswan days, and it suits travelers who like temples and want more time at each one.

Background

The facts

Edfu is on the Nile valley's west bank, about three hours across the desert from Marsa Alam. Kom Ombo lies about an hour further south along the river.

Named in this entry

Edfu·Temple of Horus·Kom Ombo·Sobek·Crocodile Museum·Marsa Alam

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want two Nile temples in a private day with less driving than Luxor or Aswan.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for small children or for guests who dislike long car journeys.

What lingers

  • 01A private vehicle, driver and English-speaking Egyptologist
  • 02The Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
  • 03The riverside double temple at Kom Ombo, with the Crocodile Museum nearby
  • 04A drive of about one hour between the two temples along the Nile
  • 05Lunch at a local restaurant between the temples

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Two well-preserved temples in one day
  • Shorter day than Luxor or Aswan
  • Private guide and vehicle

Things to Consider

  • Around eight hours of driving
  • Early start at 05:00

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Private pick-up and return to your hotel in Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib or the resorts between (El Quseir on request)
  • Private air-conditioned car and driver
  • Private Egyptologist guide, English language
  • Entrance tickets for the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks with lunch
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Look up at the ceiling carvings in the Edfu sanctuary, as colors survive there

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    Bring small notes for restrooms and optional tips

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Child prices on this private trip are set from the ages you enter in your request. There is no minimum age. The day has about eight hours in the car, so it works best for school-age children who like temples and can handle a long drive.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

On the ground

Your route

1Marsa Alam2Edfu3Kom Ombo

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How is the price for this private temple trip worked out?
    The price is per person and drops as your party grows, because the vehicle, driver and guide are shared. It includes the transfers, the Egyptologist, the two entrance tickets and lunch. Children's prices come from the ages in your request. Prices are provisional until our team confirms.
  2. 02How long is the drive?
    It is about three hours to Edfu, an hour from Edfu to Kom Ombo, and roughly four hours back. Rest stops add a little time. Your day runs from 05:00 until about 18:30.
  3. 03Why Edfu and Kom Ombo instead of Luxor?
    These two temples are closer to the coast than Luxor and Aswan, so the day is shorter. Edfu is among the best-preserved temples in Egypt, and Kom Ombo sits right on the river. They also have fewer crowds than Luxor's main sites.
  4. 04What should we wear and bring?
    Wear light clothing that covers shoulders and knees, sturdy shoes and a hat. Bring your passport or a copy, sunscreen, sunglasses and cash for drinks and tips. A light layer is useful for the cool car.
  5. 05What happens if we need to cancel?
    We refund all of it when you cancel three days or more ahead. We refund half from three days down to a day ahead. Within 24 hours, or if nobody meets the driver, there is no refund. Tell our team early about changes.
  6. 06Is this a shared trip or private?
    It is private. Your own party has the car, the driver and the Egyptologist, and nobody else joins. You can ask for more time in either temple. The maximum party size is 16.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.

Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy

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