Temple of Kom Ombo
Located on the banks of the Nile in a village of the same name, Kom Ombo is unique in Egypt as a double temple—dedicated to two deities, Sobek and Horus.
If your cruise starts in Aswan, Kom Ombo will be your first stop.
The deity worshipped at the temple is Sobek, a crocodile-headed god with a human body. Later, since the inhabitants did not like having a deity representing evil, they added another god to the cult, Haroeris (Horus the Elder).
In the Temple of Kom Ombo, you can visit the chapel of Hator, where you'll see some very well-preserved crocodile mummies.
The Temple of Kom Ombo transports visitors to a dream world and makes for an unforgettable visit, as you usually arrive at dusk to enjoy the beautiful night-time illumination.
If you have time to spare, you can do some shopping at the stalls on the way back to the boat.
Visiting Kom Ombo
If you want to book a tour to Kom Ombo Temple in advance to get a significant saving, you can do it directly through the web at the following links:
Price
Adults: 360 LE (US$ 7.08)
Students (with valid ID): 150 LE (US$ 2.95)
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour € 101 (US$ 106.07)
Nearby places
Aswan (39.2 km)
