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Day Trip: Visit Edfu, Kom Ombo & Esna Temples from Luxor
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Purchase your online entry ticket to the Temple of Khnum and step into an ancient world of architectural marvels and historical significance. Explore the temple dedicated to the Egyptian deity Khnum and marvel at the intricate carvings and hieroglyphs adorning its walls. Immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Egypt with a visit to this renowned archaeological site.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Entry fees
Tour Guide
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Edfu Temple
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Day Trip: Visit Edfu, Kom Ombo & Esna Temples from Luxor
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About
Purchase your online entry ticket to the Temple of Khnum and step into an ancient world of architectural marvels and historical significance. Explore the temple dedicated to the Egyptian deity Khnum and marvel at the intricate carvings and hieroglyphs adorning its walls. Immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Egypt with a visit to this renowned archaeological site.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Entry fees
Tour Guide
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Edfu Temple
Return
Itinerary
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Edfu Temple
Edfu (Ancient Egyptian: bḥdt, Arabic: إدفو pronounced [ˈʔedfu], Sahidic Coptic: ⲧⲃⲱ, ⲧⲃⲟ, Bohairic Coptic: ⲑⲃⲱ, ⲁⲧⲃⲱ; also spelt Idfu, or in modern French as Edfou) is an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately 60,000 people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement, Tell Edfu. About 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids.
The Temple of Khnum was dedicated to the ancient Egyptian deity Khnum , who served as the creator of both men and women deities. In his incarnation as Khnum-hapi, he revived the springs of the Nile every year to bring about the Nile Flood . In addition, his wife Menhit, the city goddess Neptu, and the gods Heka and Neit were worshiped . The open-air temple is located nine meters below street level in the city of Esna in an excavated depression. Stairs lead to the entrance to the temple
1 hour
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Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC.[1] Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.
1 hour
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Esna lock
The city of Esna is home to a few of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples. Esna was one of the most prestigious cities in Ancient Egyptian civilization, during the Roman and Ptolemaic periods their influence can be strongly noted in the temples around in this area including the Temple of Esna, also known as Temple of Khnum.