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Explore Aswan ToursPrivate Edfu Temple Tour from Aswan
Edfu, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Duration
About 5 to 6 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
Travel north from Aswan for a focused private visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples of ancient Egypt. A private English-speaking Egyptologist, private air-conditioned transport, standard admission and bottled water keep the route clear from pickup to return.
Allow about 5 to 6 hours for the road transfer, guided temple visit and return. This is an Edfu-only day rather than the common Kom Ombo and Edfu corridor, so it suits travellers who want one major sanctuary explored without adding a second temple or a one-way Luxor transfer. Current opening hours, tariff, ticket treatment and access are reconfirmed for your date.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Travel north from Aswan for a focused visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
- Explore the massive pylon, courts, hypostyle halls and sanctuary of the Ptolemaic temple.
- Use a private Egyptologist to connect the reliefs and Horus traditions to the temple's setting.
- Keep the route to Edfu only rather than adding Kom Ombo or a one-way Luxor transfer.
- Travel privately with standard admission, bottled water and confirmed Aswan pickup and return.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See one of Egypt's most complete ancient sanctuaries without giving the whole day to a two-temple road circuit.
- Use a private Egyptologist to read the Horus reliefs, pylon and sanctuary as one connected story.
- Keep the itinerary focused, with the longer corridor and one-way transfer boundaries stated clearly.
Itinerary
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Pickup and drive to Edfu
Meet your private Egyptologist at your confirmed Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and travel north to the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
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Temple of Horus at Edfu
Explore the pylon, courts, hypostyle halls and sanctuary with your Egyptologist, following the temple's Horus traditions and surviving reliefs.
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Private return to Aswan
Return to your confirmed Aswan hotel or Nile cruise after the focused visit. The order and timing may adjust for access, traffic and guest comfort while keeping Edfu as the named route.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your confirmed Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the Aswan to Edfu route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission allowance for Edfu Temple.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Kom Ombo, Esna, Luxor transfer or cruise extension.
- Lunch and restaurant drinks.
- Special access, current-ticket exclusions or commercial photography permissions not included in the confirmed service.
- Personal spending and tipping.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$245 per person
2 guests
US$165 per person
3-4 guests
US$125 per person
5-8 guests
US$100 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current Edfu access, ticket treatment and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- This is a focused single-site road excursion from Aswan. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven outdoor surfaces and bring sun protection. Opening hours, current tariff, ticket category, Edfu access and the confirmed pickup and return point are rechecked for your date.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is the Edfu Temple tour from Aswan?
Allow about 5 to 6 hours from pickup to return. The exact timing depends on road conditions, temple access, ticketing and time spent at the site.
Which sites are included?
The base route includes the Temple of Horus at Edfu only. Kom Ombo, Esna and a Luxor transfer are not included in this focused Aswan route.
Are Edfu Temple tickets included?
The confirmed base price includes a standard admission allowance for Edfu Temple. The current foreign ticket category, tariff and any special access are reconfirmed before your date.
What are the current opening hours?
The published Edfu opening window is checked against the official monument source for your date, and the confirmed visit time is stated in your booking confirmation.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and restaurant drinks are excluded from this focused archaeological day.
