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Edfu Temple
No. 9 of Night Attractions in Egypt

Edfu Temple

6.3
4.5/5
132 reviews

Edfu is located 123 kilometers north of Aswan and about 140 kilometers south of Luxor, and is a must-see for visiting the Luxor-Aswan Golden Route. The very famous temple here is the Temple of Horus, because the local terrain is low, and when the Nile River overflows, the entire temple is submerged in the deep soil, making it the best preserved temple in Egypt. The Temple of Horus was built in 237 BC and took more than 200 years to complete. It is mainly dedicated to Horus, the eagle-headed god. Horus is one of the most important gods in ancient Egypt. He is the child of the sun god Osiris and the protector goddess Isis. He is usually described as a condor wearing an Egyptian crown. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt regarded themselves as the incarnation of Horus. . The whole temple is 137 meters long and 79 meters wide at the front. The gate of the temple is 36 meters high, which is not very large. There is only one main temple, and there is an eagle head statue of Horus outside the temple. The interior is similar to other temples, with a huge column hall outside and a stone room inside, which contains a rare crocodile mummy.

Edfu · 2.6km from downtown
Edfu

Edfu

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Egypt's Edfu Temple is an ancient city located on the west bank of the Nile. Edfu Temple has many historical sites and attractions, such as ancient city walls, ancient houses, ancient markets, museums, and more, which visitors can explore and appreciate.

Edfu · 2.9km from downtown
Valley of the Kings
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Egypt

Valley of the Kings

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4.4/5
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The Valley of the Kings lies on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt, and was the royal resting place of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. Over nearly five hundred years, from the Eighteenth Dynasty to the Twentieth Dynasty, pharaohs and nobles were buried in tombs cut into the cliffs; more than sixty tombs have been discovered to date, arranged under "KV" numbers, with the royal tombs mainly clustered in the East Valley, while the West Valley is more secluded. The tomb murals are the real highlight here: the corridors and the walls and ceilings of the burial chambers are covered with scenes from religious texts such as the Book of the Dead and the Book of the Underworld, and the pigments remain vivid after more than three thousand years. Tutankhamun's tomb became famous after archaeologist Howard Carter discovered a large trove of burial treasures there in 1922, and the pharaoh's mummy still rests in a temperature-controlled glass display case in the burial chamber; the tomb of Ramesses III is grand in scale with well-preserved painted decoration; the ceiling of the tomb of Ramesses VI depicts the sky goddess Nut stretching across the entire chamber; and the painted corridor of the tomb of Seti I is especially exquisite. Visiting tips: there is almost no shade in the valley, and afternoons are hot, so going in the early morning is more comfortable; a small electric shuttle runs between the entrance and the main cluster of tombs, saving you the walk. Most tomb entrances are inconspicuous openings in the cliffs, lined up along the path; slow down and take note of the hieroglyphs and images of the gods in the murals, and you will notice far more detail. Visitors with plenty of energy can also follow the ridge path up for a panoramic view over the whole valley; the peak of Al-Qurn above, shaped like a natural pyramid, is one of the reasons the ancient Egyptians regarded this valley as a sacred place.

Qesm Al Wahat Al Khargah · 87.5km from Edfu
Luxor Temple
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Luxor Temple

8.7
4.5/5
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Luxor Temple is located on the east bank of the Nile in the city of Luxor, forming a north-south counterpart to Karnak Temple. It was a worship site built during the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt for the "Theban Triad"—Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. In ancient Egyptian, it was called the "Southern Sanctuary" and is often referred to as the "Southern Harem of Amun." The main structure of the temple was constructed by Pharaoh Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty, while the pylon, forecourt, colossi, and obelisks at the entrance were added by Ramses II. Later pharaohs like Tutankhamun continued to add reliefs, and during the time of Alexander the Great, the rear sanctuary was rebuilt. A single temple thus layers over a thousand years of construction history. At the entrance still stands a granite obelisk of Ramses II, while its paired counterpart crossed the ocean as early as the 19th century and now stands in Paris's Place de la Concorde. The seated statue of the pharaoh in front of the pylon, the grand colonnade, and the sun court of Amenhotep III unfold layer by layer. The reliefs on the colonnade walls vividly depict the procession of the Opet Festival—during the Nile flood season in ancient Egypt, the statue of Amun was ceremoniously transported from Karnak Temple to here. The avenue of sphinxes in front of the temple gate was precisely the sacred path for this ritual. After years of archaeological restoration, this nearly three km-long avenue has been reconnected, and today, visitors can walk the round-trip route between this temple and Karnak Temple. In one corner of the temple stands a still-functioning mosque built atop the ancient pillars, sharing the same courtyard with the pharaonic-era pylon. When illuminated at night, the pillars, colossi, and minaret form a highly recognizable nightscape in Luxor.

Luxor · 82.1km from Edfu
Karnak
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Egypt

Karnak

8.6
4.6/5
522 reviews

Karnak is located in Luxor on the east bank of the Nile. It is a massive ancient Egyptian temple complex and the core religious area of the ancient city of Thebes. Construction of the entire complex began during the Middle Kingdom (around 2000 BC) and continued through the New Kingdom and into the Ptolemaic period. About thirty pharaohs successively participated in its expansion and decoration, with construction lasting nearly two thousand years—an exceptionally long building period rarely seen in ancient human architecture. The complex is divided by enclosure walls into several main areas, of which the larger and better-preserved part is dedicated to Amun-Ra, the chief of the Theban gods; the northern area is dedicated to the war god Montu, and the southern area to the goddess Mut—companion of Amun-Ra, symbolized by the vulture. Numerous small temples and chapels are also scattered among the areas. Lining the processional way leading to the temple pylons are ram-headed sphinx statues; this ceremonial road once extended all the way to Luxor Temple to the south, a total distance of about 3 km, and was an important religious processional route in ancient Thebes. The core structure of the temple is the Hypostyle Hall, covering several thousand square meters and supported by more than a hundred massive stone columns, with the central colonnade reaching over twenty meters in height, its shafts covered with reliefs and painted decoration. Light enters the hall through high windows, falling among the dense forest of columns and creating a solemn and deeply atmospheric sense of space—one of the most impressive sights of Karnak. The complex also contains a large obelisk erected by Queen Hatshepsut and a sacred lake used for ritual purification. Many murals, reliefs, and statues record the military campaigns and ritual scenes of successive pharaohs, making them important physical materials for understanding ancient Egyptian religion and royal culture. Due to their great age, as well as human and natural erosion, many parts of the temple were once severely damaged. Through long-term archaeological excavation and restoration, large numbers of stone elements have been repositioned and reassembled, revealing the appearance seen today. When visiting, you can enter through the massive pylon at the entrance and follow the central axis past the Hypostyle Hall, the obelisk, and the sacred lake in turn, taking note of the well-preserved painted reliefs on the column capitals and walls.

Luxor · 83.7km from Edfu
Esna lock

Esna lock

6.8
4.8/5
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Esna lock is located on the Nile waterway between Luxor and Aswan. It is an essential hub for Nile cruises traveling round-trip between the two cities and is also known as the "water elevator" on the river. The old Esna lock was built in 1908. Today, cruise ships pass through the new lock, which was opened in the 1990s. The lock chamber is over 200 m long and just over 10 m wide, accommodating only two cruise ships at once. It needs to adjust a water level difference of nearly 8 m between the upstream and downstream, so queuing to pass through the lock is common. Passing through the lock is a unique experience in itself: after the cruise ship enters the lock chamber, the massive iron gates behind it slowly close. As water is pumped in or released, the ship rises or falls with the water level. Standing on the top deck, you can watch the water line on the lock wall move slowly relative to the railing, directly experiencing this water engineering project. The entire process takes about half an hour to an hour. If you pass through the lock at dawn or dusk, the light and shadow on the river are distinct, making it perfect for capturing photos of river life. When passing through at night, the lock area is brightly lit, offering a unique atmosphere.

Esna City · 47.5km from Edfu
Kom Ombo Temple
No. 7 of Night Attractions in Egypt

Kom Ombo Temple

7.6
4.7/5
117 reviews

An hour's drive from Aswan takes you to the Temple of Kom Ombo, which means "Golden City" in ancient Egyptian. It is located on a small hill by the Nile and was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty. Like other temples, it also has tall stone pillars and temples that look desolate because of dilapidation, but what is different is that it has two gates. One gate is dedicated to the eagle god Horus (Haroeris) and the other is dedicated to the crocodile god (Sobek), so the temple of Kam Ombo is also known as the "double temple".

Nagoa Ash Shatb · 59.9km from Edfu
Philae Temple
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Egypt

Philae Temple

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4.2/5
176 reviews

Philae Temple is dedicated to the goddess of love, Isis. Philae was originally a small island in the Nile River south of the Aswan Dam, where the temple was first built. After the completion of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902, Philae Island would be flooded during the flood season, and travelers arriving by boat could only see the temple gates and stone columns protruding above the water. The temple walls preserve numerous hieroglyphic inscriptions and vivid reliefs, primarily worshiping Isis, while deities like Hathor also received offerings here. Legend says Isis possessed ten thousand names; she governed fertility and was also the protector of the people, widely revered in ancient Egypt.

Egypt · Aswan
Agilkia Island
No. 5 of Cool Water Escapes in Egypt

Agilkia Island

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5.0/5
1 reviews

Agilkia Island is an island in the Nile, located in Lake Nasser south of Aswan. The island is home to thePhilae Temple complex, which was relocated in its entirety from thePhilae Templesite. Between 1977 and 1980, the complex was dismantled stone by stone, numbered, and reconstructed here. To accommodate the temple, the island itself was leveled and reshaped to replicate the original terrain of thePhilae Templeas closely as possible. Visitors must take a boat from Aswan, and the short journey on the Nile is an experience in itself. The sound and light show held on the island in the evening uses lighting and narration to tell the myth of Isis and Osiris, and the silhouette of the temple against the night sky creates a unique atmosphere.

Egypt · Aswan
Colossi of Memnon
No. 15 of Best Things to Do in Egypt

Colossi of Memnon

7.6
4.0/5
187 reviews

Colossi of Memnon are two massive quartzite statues standing on the plain on the west bank of the Nile. They were commissioned by Pharaoh Amenhotep III of the Eighteenth Dynasty during the New Kingdom period and originally served as the entrance guardians for the first pylon of his mortuary temple. Including their bases, the two statues are approx. 18m tall, stand approx. 15m apart, and face east toward the Nile. Smaller figures of Queen Tiye and the pharaoh's mother, Mutemwiya, are carved on the thrones beside the statues' legs. The sides of the bases feature reliefs of the Nile god Hapi, who holds lotus and papyrus plants to symbolize the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Both statues are heavily weathered, making their faces and upper bodies difficult to identify. The southern statue is carved from a single block of quartzite. The northern statue was severely damaged in an earthquake in 27 BC and was later repaired by the Romans using sandstone; its upper section is built from five layers of stone, which makes it look noticeably different from the southern statue. After the northern statue was damaged, a phenomenon occurred where the colossus would emit a sound resembling string music or whistling at dawn. Ancient Greek and Roman tourists flocked to listen and carved inscriptions on the base. Many of these inscriptions mentioned the Greek mythological hero Memnon, which is how the colossi got their name. Roman Emperor Septimius Severus later repaired the upper part of the statue, and the sound ceased to occur after that. Today, visitors can still see those Greek and Latin inscriptions from the Roman era on the base and experience the traces left by travelers from two thousand years ago.

Al Bairat · 85.1km from Edfu

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Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple Tour: Discover Ancient Egyptian History
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Edfu Temple from Luxor
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Aswan Double Temples Day Tour from Luxor | Private Transfer | Minimum 2 Travelers
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Luxor Private Day Tour | Karnak + Edfu Temple | 2-Person Group · Private Transfers
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Hot air balloon ride in Luxor + first flight + sunrise view from above + pick-up & drop-off at the hotel
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Luxor, Egypt: Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut Temple Tour (includes admission ticket)
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Luxor private charter 1-day tour | East Bank temples / West Bank Valley of the Kings + Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut + Colossi of Memnon
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What travellers say about Edfu

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YoYo_0T9A3B0L16 June 2025
5.0
埃德夫神庙的参观体验超出了我的所有期待！踏入这座庄严的殿堂，仿佛穿越了时空，每一块石雕和壁画都透露着浓厚的历史气息。我完全被这座神庙的宏伟与精美所震撼。这里的每一个角落都讲述着古老的故事，让人不禁对古埃及文明产生深深的敬意，这是一次灵魂深处的触动

Edfu Temple

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寂寞的西瓜16 February 2020
4.0
Maybe because the location of the Edfu Temple is not very convenient (it is right in the middle of Aswan & Luxor), and it is not as famous as other temples, it is obvious that there are relatively few tourists here. Because it is mainly dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it is usually called the Horus Temple, and statues of Horus can be seen inside and outside the temple. As the second largest temple after the Karnak Temple, Edfu is actually better preserved. After all, it is the only temple with a roof. If it weren't for the fact that many exquisite murals were artificially destroyed by a certain religion, I believe this place should be more beautiful~

Edfu

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Gully9 August 2023
5.0
Valley of the Kings is a must see in Egypt. The burial place of a ton of historical figures including King Tut. Give yourself plenty of time when going though because it takes a long time to see everything.

Valley of the Kings

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Sadman Aayan23 September 2025
5.0
Luxor Temple 🏛️ – The Living Legacy of Ancient Thebes is a mesmerizing testament to Egypt’s rich history. ✨ Located in the heart of Luxor, this temple was a center of religious and political life for millennia. Its grand pylons, towering statues, and intricately carved walls tell stories of pharaohs, gods, and ancient ceremonies. 🌞 Visiting at sunrise or sunset enhances the magic, as the temple glows in golden light. 🌟 Walking through its majestic halls, you can feel the spirit of Thebes come alive. Luxor Temple is not just a site—it’s an unforgettable journey into the grandeur of ancient Egypt. 🏺

Luxor Temple

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朱朱Hello24 September 2026
5.0
Karnak Temple, located on the east bank of the Solo River in Luxor, Egypt, is the world's largest ancient temple complex, dedicated to the sun god Amun-Ra. The most spectacular part is the Great Hypostyle Hall, with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Standing beneath them is a truly awe-inspiring experience, as if stepping back in time. To explore, simply follow the central axis. Inside, there's also the Scarab Stele; it's said that turning it seven times clockwise brings good luck. The Hatshepsut Obelisk is the tallest surviving obelisk in Egypt. The Avenue of the Rams leads directly to Luxor Temple. Karnak Temple is undoubtedly one of the must-see attractions for any traveler to Egypt.

Karnak

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藤琦丝织6 January 2025
5.0
The must-go route for Nile cruise ships, the locals selling big towels is the highlight

Esna lock

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莲子9920 October 2020
5.0
It is also called the Twin Temples because two gods are enshrined here. This is the first place where the cruise ship departing from the Nile arrives in the evening. The night view here is more beautiful. The colonnade facing the river is more well preserved, and historical materials on subjects such as medicine can be seen inside.

Kom Ombo Temple

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我是水晶24 October 2020
4.0
The Philae Temple is located in Aswan, Egypt. It was built on Philae Island in the Nile River south of Aswan City. It is dedicated to the goddess of love Isis. The Philae Temple complex you see today is not in its original location. After the Aswan Dam was built to store water, the temples were almost completely submerged. Since 1972, the Egyptian government has built a cofferdam around the temples to drain the river water in the cofferdam, and then dismantled the temples into more than 45,000 stones and more than 100 stone columns, and moved them to Aeglica Island, 500 meters north of Philae Island, as they were, and later opened them to the world.

Philae Temple

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误虚醉9 October 2023
5.0
The Philae Temple on Agilkia Island was originally located on Philae Island, a small island in the shallows of the Nile River. After the British built the Nile Low Dam in 1902, the Philae Temple was submerged for several months every year. With the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the Philae Temple would be forever submerged. For this reason, the temple was moved as a whole to the nearby Akilkiia Island. Akilkia Island was not big enough, so it was deliberately expanded a little so that the temple could be rebuilt in its original form.

Agilkia Island

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fooler080920 October 2020
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There are several statues of kings, all sitting, with their bodies made of huge stones. Their faces are broken and even a little sunken, which makes them look a bit funny. They are quietly placed on the lawn and are free to visit.

Colossi of Memnon

Trip Moments in Edfu

Step Back in Time: The Best-Preserved Ancient Temple in Egypt! 05/01/2026

Step Back in Time: The Best-Preserved Ancient Temple in Egypt! 05/01/2026

“· Visit date: February 5, 2026 · Trip type: Guided Tour / Day Trip · Recommended for: History enthusiasts, photography lovers, and anyone traveling between Aswan and Luxor.”

@Marly Tips · egypttravel · 9 days ago
Unforgettable Cruise Experience with Ahmed

Unforgettable Cruise Experience with Ahmed

“We went on a cruise through Luxor, Edfu, Esna, Kom Ombo, and Aswan with the guide Ahmed Abo El Hassan, and the experience was incredible!”

@_TI***br · 6 days ago
Recommended Egypt Spring Festival Itinerary: Nile Cruise

Recommended Egypt Spring Festival Itinerary: Nile Cruise

“Tired of the same old routine for the Spring Festival?”

@卓汇中东非・深耕旅记 · 17 days ago
Follow "Death on the Nile" into Egypt

Follow "Death on the Nile" into Egypt

“As an Agatha Christie fan, I've watched "Death on the Nile" so many times, and I'm finally setting foot on Egyptian soil!”

@Hayes_68 Emma · 17 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Edfu?

Don't miss these attractions in Edfu: Edfu Temple, Edfu, and Valley of the Kings. If you like Day tours, try Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple Tour: Discover Ancient Egyptian History. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Nile Cruise Experience – Aswan to Luxor.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple Tour: Discover Ancient Egyptian History, Edfu Temple from Luxor, and Aswan Double Temples Day Tour from Luxor | Private Transfer | Minimum 2 Travelers. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 10 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Edfu is around EUR 25.28 – EUR 326.92. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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