Overview
1. Departure from Luxor (8:00 a.m.)
* Depart from your hotel at a convenient time. Drive south along the Nile, where you can see simple Egyptian rural life and green landscapes.
2. Arrival in Edfu (9:30-10:00 a.m.)
* Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus): The second largest temple in Egypt after Karnak, and the most complete and well-preserved in its original state.
* Unique experience: The temple is usually reached from the parking lot via a horse-drawn carriage, a fun traditional experience in the city of Edfu.
* What to see: The giant temple, the huge statues of the god Horus (the falcon), and the inscriptions that tell the story of the legendary struggle between Horus and Set.
3. The road to Kom Ombo (11:30 a.m.)
* Continue driving south for about an hour and a half towards the city of Kom Ombo.
4. Visit Kom Ombo Temple and Crocodile Museum (1:00 p.m.)
* Kom Ombo Temple: Features a unique “twin” design, divided into two identical halves, one dedicated to the god Sobek (the crocodile) and the other to the god Horus the Great.
* Temple location: Located on a high hill overlooking a magnificent bend in the Nile River.
* Crocodile Museum: Next to the temple, you will visit a museum featuring mummified crocodiles discovered in the area, dating back thousands of years.
5. Lunch and return (2:30 p.m.)
* You can have lunch at a local restaurant in Kom Ombo or on the way.
* 4:00 p.m.: Start of the return trip to Luxor.
* 6:00-7:00 p.m.: Arrival at your hotel in Luxor.
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