Egypt · PHILAE, EDFU & KOM OMBO TEMPLES

The 15 Best Philae, Edfu & Kom Ombo Tours

30 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Three temples strung along the river between Aswan and Luxor, two of them easiest from a boat. These 15 cover the road trips, the cruise stops and the island crossing to Philae, priced and timed.

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour - The rescue story behind the island temple
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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

1.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 4 hours · from $76Our pick

Spend four hours with a private Egyptologist guide visiting Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan High Dam. Your hotel pickup, return transport, entrance fees when selected, and Philae motorboat ride are arranged for you. Guides such as Mary, Heba, Mido, and Ahmed have been praised for clear explanations and helpful photography.

“Ali Baaba was a good guide, very informative and the trip was smooth. We enjoyed the tour, would recomend when visiting Aswan”

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Aswan: Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer - Edfu and the scale of Horus
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Aswan: Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer

2.Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 341 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $115

Ride from Aswan to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo with an English-speaking Egyptologist. Expect grand Ptolemaic carvings, Kom Ombo’s unusual twin design, rural Nile Valley views, hotel pickup, and drop-off in Luxor. Guides such as Aladin, Thabet, Walid, and Mohamed Aty have earned special praise for clear explanations.

“We enjoyed driving through the farming villages and the market day business. It gave us a different insight into life in Egypt. Mohammed ATI was an excellent guide at Kom Ombo, the most information from any guide that we have had. Alex was a great driver.”

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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry - From your Aswan hotel to the dock
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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

3.Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from your Aswan hotel to Philae Temple by private car and motorboat. Your guide, such as Mary, Eman, or Waleed, explains the Isis and Osiris reliefs, the temple’s relocation, and the island setting. The three-hour trip includes tickets, water, transport, and time for photos.

“Aladino was the best tour guide, he gave us a very detailed explanation of the temple history and is very kind. We loved the tour!”

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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour - Pickup in Aswan and the ride to the dock
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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

4.Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

From your Aswan hotel, ride by car and motorboat to Philae Temple, where guides such as Mary, Emad, Ahmed Abdelwahab, and Shimaa explain the carvings, Isis worship, and UNESCO’s relocation project. You get about two hours on site, time for photos, and a return transfer. Entrance fees depend on the option selected.

“Shimaa is a good guide. She gave good explanation of the temple.”

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Aswan: Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees - From your Aswan hotel to the Nile boat
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Aswan: Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

5.Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 151 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

You’ll leave your Aswan hotel by car, cross to Agilkia Island by boat, and watch Philae Temple glow during a narrated show about Isis, Osiris, and the temple’s relocation. English, French, Spanish, and German audio is available. Staff such as Marolla, Zeinab, and Liza are known for careful transfer coordination.

“It was an amazing moment, really amazing, the driver, the people who were at the show and who welcomed us thank you for everything. They are people with a big heart. the show was wonderful”

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From Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour - The early Luxor pickup and the road south
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From Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour

6.Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $165

Ride from Luxor to Aswan in a private air-conditioned car, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo before exploring Aswan’s High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. You’ll have local guides at the main sites, lunch, snacks, water, entry fees, and hotel drop-off. Guides such as Ibrahim, Mary, Halim, and Ahmed Sony have earned especially warm praise.

“mido was a great guide, very knowledgeable and funny. Would recommend him to others. Managed to avoid most of the crowds and had plenty of time to explore!”

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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village - The motorboat ride to Philae Temple
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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

7.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

Spend six hours exploring Aswan with a private guide such as Mary, Heba, Ahmed, or Mariana. Ride a motorboat to Philae Temple, inspect the Unfinished Obelisk, cross the High Dam, and visit the Nubian Village. The tour includes transport, entrance fees, and the Philae boat ride, with language upgrades available.

“Mostafa was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all questions, recommend booking this tour”

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Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel Private Tour & Entry Fees - Edfu Temple and the enclosed world of Horus
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Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel Private Tour & Entry Fees

8.Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel Private Tour & Entry Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 112 reviews · 12 hours · from $208

Travel from Luxor to Aswan with stops at Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Expect an early pickup, long hours on the road, local English-speaking guides, entry fees, snacks, lunch, and hotel drop-off. Guides such as Mohamed, Ahmed, and Amr have led visits at the temples.

“We were picked up at our hotel in Luxor at 5AM. There were staff of Nice Tour who gave us snack pack with water and a little token (bracelet) as souvenir. It was quite a long trip but worth it if you only have a few days to explore the area. The 2 drivers were good, but the road conditions in some areas were bad. We had guides waiting for us in every temple, and they were all knowledgeable. We reached Abu Simbel at 2:30PM and we had the place on our own because the flock ot tourist already left. We had to catch our 8:30PM flight in Aswan airport,…”

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Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan - Starting at the Aswan High Dam
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Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

9.Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $65Top rated

You’ll visit Aswan’s High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk quarry, and Philae Temple by boat in about four hours. Hotel, cruise ship, or airport pickup is included, along with entry fees, bottled water, and a private Egyptologist guide. Guide names vary, with Emad, Nermien, Mary, and others praised for clear explanations and flexible service.

“We booked our Aswan tour for 30 Nov 2021. This was our second tour with EmoTours, the previous day we visited Abu Simbel and our guide for it was Mr Emad Aiad. After spending great time with him there (I have written a separate review), all we hoped for was that we have him again as a guide, and we were soooo so happy that indeed, Mr Emad turned out to be our guide for the tour in Aswan as well. He picked us up right on time and even made sure to call the room to inform us that he arrived. He absolutely loves his job and he is…”

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Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour - The High Dam: a short stop with big consequences
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Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour

10.Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $25

Spend about four hours visiting Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple with a private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup. You will cross to Philae by motorboat, explore the island sanctuary of Isis, and hear how it was moved to avoid Lake Nasser. Confirm boat and admission costs before booking.

“Very professional and friendly team. I was met in the morning by Mohammed who bought water and snacks for me. He introduced me to my guide and also helped at the end of the trip get my bags organized for my transfer to Luxor. My guide was Sharif - excellent English aRead more”

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Aswan tour ( the temple of philae - high dam ) - What you see at the Aswan High Dam
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Aswan tour ( the temple of philae – high dam )

11.Aswan tour ( the temple of philae – high dam )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $29

See how the High Dam changed the Nile, then cross by motorboat to Agilika Island for Philae Temple, saved from Lake Nasser. The tour lasts about three and a half hours, uses air-conditioned transport, and caps the group at 10 people. Guides have included Aida, Milad, Soga, Keroles, and Kyrillos, though names are not guaranteed.

“Great tour. Interesting guide and very informative. Barry easy to book and prompt confirmation back which was very welcome.”

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Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan - The morning pickup and Nile crossing
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Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

12.Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $40

Set out from your Aswan hotel with a private driver and English-speaking Egyptologist, then cross the Nile by motorboat to Philae Temple. Guides such as Mary, Miriam, Ahmed Sony, and Heba explain the Isis and Osiris reliefs before you explore on your own. The tour lasts about two hours and suits tight schedules.

“Well organized tour. The guide, Mary, gave detailed explanations and there was sufficient time to explore by oneself and take pictures.”

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Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan - Kom Ombo and its temple of two gods
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Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

13.Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $70

Travel by private vehicle from Aswan to two of Egypt’s finest Nile temples. Explore Kom Ombo’s twin sanctuaries to Sobek and Horus, then Edfu’s remarkably preserved Horus temple with an Egyptologist guide. The trip can return to Aswan or continue to a Luxor hotel, making it useful for a Nile Valley transfer.

“Good tour, it included lunch and tour guide. The guide went through the temples a bit fast, would have liked if she gave us more time to see everything on the temples. Overall good tour”

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Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour - High Dam: modern Egypt in one wide view
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Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour

14.Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Visit three of Aswan’s main sights in four hours with a private air-conditioned vehicle, guide, entrance fees, and hotel, cruise, or airport pickup. The tour covers the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Guides may speak English, Spanish, Arabic, or German. Ask for time to explore Philae at your own pace.

“The trip was awesome. It was very smooth and both the driver and the guide were very friendly. The guide was incredibly helpful and supportive regarding on highlighting the best attractions to be visited. I fully recommend this trip.”

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2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple - What the two-hour schedule really allows
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2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple

15.2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · from $19Best value

Visit Philae Temple on an island near Aswan with a private guide, air-conditioned transfers, soft drinks, and a motorboat included. You choose a departure time, then return to your hotel after about two hours. Entrance fees and tips are extra. The provider does not list guide names.

“I was not able to go to Philae Temple. On the day, I waited for an hour in front of the designated pick-up location, Hapi Hotel, at the designated time. However, the pick-up car or person did not show up. Did this tour even take place on the dRead more”

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