Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples

Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples

Overview

Experience the Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on an easy, two day journey that follows the Nile through some of Upper Egypt’s most iconic sacred sites. This Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples tour combines temple visits, classic West Bank tombs, and the grand monuments of Luxor for a well paced, history rich escape.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your trip begins early in Aswan, traveling by private air conditioned vehicle north along the Nile to Kom Ombo and Edfu. Expect a smooth flow that layers experiences, first riverside temples, then the monumental scale of Luxor’s East Bank, followed by the atmospheric West Bank sites the next morning. The overall vibe is relaxed and accessible, with guided visits, comfortable transfers, and time to reset over an overnight stay before continuing your exploration.

✨ Highlights

• 🛕 Visit the riverside Kom Ombo Temple with its distinctive double dedication to Sobek and Haroeris.
• 🦅 Explore the remarkably preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus.
• 🏛️ Discover the monumental complex of Karnak Temple on Luxor’s East Bank.
• 🌙 Enjoy an overnight break in Luxor, setting you up for an early start on the West Bank.
• 🪦 Step into the legendary Valley of the Kings, burial place of many pharaohs.
• 👑 Visit the striking Hatshepsut Temple, built for one of ancient Egypt’s most famous rulers.
• 🗿 Stop by the Colossi of Memnon, remnants of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.

📍 Itinerary

Day 1, Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor

• 07:00 am, Pick up from your hotel in Aswan, then transfer by private A/C vehicle to Kom Ombo, around one hour driving.
• Kom Ombo, Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, set on high ground overlooking the Nile. The temple features a double entrance and honors two deities, Sobek and Haroeris.
• Edfu, Continue to visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered among the best preserved cult temples in Egypt.
• Luxor East Bank, Drive to Luxor and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Karnak Temples.

Day 2, Luxor West Bank to Aswan

• 08:30 am, Pick up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer to the West Bank.
• Valley of the Kings, Visit the royal burial valley, known for tombs including Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut Ankh Amon, Ramssess VI, Mrenptah, and Amonhotep II.
• Hatshepsut Temple, Continue to the temple built for Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty.
• Colossi of Memnon, Pass by the monumental statues, remains of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
• Return, Drive back and you will be driven to your hotel in Aswan.

Meals, Breakfast, Lunch.

✅ What’s Included

• Pick up from your hotel in Aswan.
• Private A/C vehicle transfers during the tour.
• Pick up from your hotel in Luxor on Day 2.
• Visits to Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple.
• Lunch at a local restaurant (Day 1).
• Visits to Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
• Return transfer to your hotel in Aswan.
• Meals, Breakfast and Lunch.

❌ Exclusions

• Any items not mentioned in What’s Included.

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 2 days.
• Difficulty, Easy.
• Meeting points, Hotel pick up in Aswan at 07:00 am on Day 1, and hotel pick up in Luxor at 08:30 am on Day 2.
• Transport, Private air conditioned vehicle.
• Meals, Breakfast and lunch are included as stated in the itinerary.
• Physical requirements, Suitable for most travelers, with standard walking at temple and tomb sites.
• Cancellation policy, Not provided in the source information.

🧳 Secure Your Upper Egypt Journey

Book your Aswan to Luxor tour now and enjoy a smooth, guided route through Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s legendary temples and tombs. With a comfortable pace and an overnight stop, the Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples experience is an easy way to connect the Nile’s most iconic highlights in just two days.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1, What is the duration and difficulty level of this tour?
A1, The tour runs for 2 days and is rated Easy. It is designed with a comfortable pace and standard walking at the sites.

Q2, What time does the tour start in Aswan?
A2, Day 1 starts with pick up at 07:00 am from your hotel in Aswan. You then travel by private A/C vehicle toward Kom Ombo.

Q3, Which temples are visited between Aswan and Luxor?
A3, You visit Kom Ombo Temple and the Temple of Edfu on the way to Luxor. The Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples itinerary also includes Karnak Temples on Luxor’s East Bank.

Q4, Which West Bank sites are included in Luxor?
A4, On Day 2 you visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You also pass by the Colossi of Memnon.

Q5, Does the tour return to Aswan?
A5, Yes, after the Luxor West Bank visits you will be driven back to your hotel in Aswan. This return is part of the Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples plan described in the itinerary.